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Hotel Grande Bretagne

37.976035, 23.735653
5 stars
Syntagma Square, Athens, 10563 Greece ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | welcomerewards™

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    4.5 out of 5 Excellent (48 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 4.3)
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    This hotel is a great value for the money. It's one of Europe's grand hotels and definitely worth staying in while in Athens. The staff are very friendly... and helpful and the concierge is great with maps, suggestions, etc. Definitely special are the beautiful first class indoor pool and spa (with five different aromatherapy steam rooms and saunas) which are free to use for hotel guests -- give yourself at least an hour to experience it all. The roof top pool (with bar service) is nice (but a little dated) and is a perfect way to cool off after sight seeing all day in the Athens heat. The rooms are decorated in a very ornate traditional style and are American sized, with large marble bathrooms -- all in very good condition. Definitely one of the best hotels I have stayed in -- in Athens or elsewhere in the world. The location is perfect -- walking distance to the Acropolis and all major sights. It's also located in probably the cleanest, nicest section of Athens and I felt reasonably safe in the neighborhood. The hotel is across the street from the Greek Parliament and Syntagma square, so it's possible there could be demonstrations in the square as I have read about in the papers, but we did not witness any. I definitely, without doubt, will stay at the hotel again when I am in Athens next. Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 29, 2012

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    Location.
    The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece, is a 19th-century palace facing the main Syntagma Square and adjacent to the Parliament Building. The Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum and the labyrinthine Plaka (old town) are within 1 kilometre. Syntagma metro station is 300 metres from the hotel.

    Hotel Features.
    Set in a palace built in 1862, locals call the Hotel Grande Bretagne the 'Royal Box'. Guests enter through rotating doors into a lobby with Corinthian columns, Persian carpets and neobaroque-style furniture.

    The skylit Winter Garden is the setting for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner with piano music. The high-ceilinged GB Corner restaurant's signature dish is Dover sole meunier. Open all year-round, the GB Roof Garden serves cocktails and Greek specialities from the grill.

    The GB spa features a mosaic-lined indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath/Hammam, reflexology foot baths, and treatments like hot stone massage and Oshadhi herbal wraps. The tree-fringed rooftop outdoor pool affords Acropolis views. A fully equipped fitness center is also on site.

    Guestrooms.
    Decorated with antique furniture, subtle cream hues, and red and gold fabrics, the Hotel Grande Bretagne's 320 guestrooms have a marble bathroom, minibar, wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) and views of the inner courtyard or Syntagma Square.

    There is no vehicle parking on site but is available nearby (surcharge).

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    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
      Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
      Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

      • No onsite parking is available.

    • Check-in time starts at: 2 PM
    • Pets allowed
    • Pet maximum weight in kg is: 5
    • Maximum number of pets per room: 1
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    Amenities

    • General
    • Coffee shop or café
    • Elevator/lift
    • Fireplace in lobby
    • Gift shops or newsstand
    • Number of buildings/towers - 1
    • Poolside bar
    • Restaurant
    • Swimming pool - indoor
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
    • See more facilities
      • Air-conditioned public areas
      • Ballroom(s)
      • Bar/lounge
      • Barbecue grill(s)
      • Luggage storage
      • Number of floors - 7
      • One meeting/conference room
      • Parking nearby (surcharge)
      • Rooftop terrace
      • Total number of rooms - 320
      • Tours/ticket assistance
      • Wireless Internet access - surcharge
      • Year Built 1862
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Clock radio
    • Cribs/infant beds available
    • Desk
    • Electronic/magnetic keys
    • Electronic check-out
    • In-room safe
    • Iron/ironing board (on request)
    • Rollaway/extra beds available
    • Television
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      • Air conditioning
      • Bathrobes
      • Climate control
      • Complimentary bottled water
      • Complimentary newspaper
      • Complimentary toiletries
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Extra towels/bedding in room
      • Hair dryer
      • Handheld showerhead
      • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
      • In-room massage available
      • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
      • Makeup/shaving mirror
      • Minibar
      • Multi-line phone
      • Pay movies
      • Premium TV channels
      • Private bathroom
      • Sewing kit
      • Slippers
      • Soundproofed rooms
      • Turndown service
      • Voice mail
      • Wake-up calls
      • Window opens
      • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
      • Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
    • Services
    • Parking nearby
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Sauna
    • Security guard
    • Shoe shine
    • Spa services on site
    • Steam room
    • Supervised childcare/activities
    • Tour assistance
    • Wedding services
    • View more services
      • Airport transportation (surcharge)
      • ATM/banking
      • Babysitting or childcare
      • Beauty services
      • Breakfast available (surcharge)
      • Cell phone/mobile rental
      • Coffee/tea in lobby
      • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
      • Concierge desk
      • Currency exchange
      • Doorman/doorwoman
      • Express check-in
      • Express check-out
      • Full-service health spa
      • Hair salon
      • Health club
      • Laundry facilities
      • Limo or Town Car service available
      • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
      • Medical assistance available
      • Multilingual staff
      • Porter/bellhop
    • Business & Event
    • Business center
    • Business services
    • Computer rental
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Event catering
    • Exhibit space
    • Room service (24 hours)
    • Secretarial services
    • Technology helpdesk
    • Translation services
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      • 24-hour front desk
      • Audiovisual equipment
      • Banquet facilities
    • Accessibility Features**
    • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
    • Accessible bathroom
    • Accessible parking
    • Accessible path of travel
    • In-room accessibility
    • Roll-in shower

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Dining

    GB Corner - Located on the ground floor, overlooking Syntagma Square, this restaurant is popular with hotel guests and well-heeled residents alike. Occupying a double-height space with a mezzanine, it is open daily for lunch and dinner. The signature dish is Dover Sole Meunier with Lemon and Olive Oil.

    Winter Garden - Two Corinthian columns in the lobby frame the entrance to the Winter Garden, an atrium space with a stained glass ceiling, potted palms, large mirrors, and two enormous Oriental vases. It remains open all day and serves English breakfasts, light lunches, high tea, and dinner to the accompaniment of piano music, as well as coffee, drinks, and snacks throughout the day. The signature dish is Grilled Chicken Breast with Potatoes, Spinach and Bacon Strips.

    GB Roof Garden - Open all year-round, this rooftop restaurant commands splendid views over the city. It serves evening cocktails and dinner, with a menu featuring Greek cuisine and barbecued meat and fish dishes.

    Recreation

    The picturesque area of Plaka is ideal for a morning or evening stroll. Above Plaka, just one km from the hotel, stands the Acropolis, the most important monument to the Ancient Greek world and a must-see for first-time visitors to the city.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.


    • Swimming on site

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    • No onsite parking is available.

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    A short guide to Syntagma Square

    Athens’ central square and transportation hub is within 2 km of the picturesque Plaka neighborhood and the Acropolis. The Greek Parliament building is adjacent to the bustling square, where visitors can witness evzones or changing the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. West of the square on Ermou Street is the one of the most fashionable retail districts in the city.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 miles

    • Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) - within 100 meters
    • Greek Parliament (Hellenic Parliament) - within 100 meters
    • Syntagma Metro Station - within 100 meters
    • City Centre Athens - 100 yards
    • Numismatic Museum of Athens - 200 yards
    • Athens National Garden - 300 yards
    • Benaki Museum - 500 yards
    • Jewish Museum of Greece - 500 yards
    • Greek Folk Art Museum - 500 yards
    • Museum of the City of Athens (Vouros - Eftaxias) - 500 yards

    3.0+ mi

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) - 12 miles
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    5.0 / 5
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    Hotel Grande Bretagne
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great value for money; Beautiful grand hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This hotel is a great value for the money. It's one of Europe's grand hotels and definitely worth staying in while in Athens. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the concierge is great with maps, suggestions, etc. Definitely special are the beautiful first class indoor pool and spa (with five different aromatherapy steam rooms and saunas) which […] are free to use for hotel guests -- give yourself at least an hour to experience it all. The roof top pool (with bar service) is nice (but a little dated) and is a perfect way to cool off after sight seeing all day in the Athens heat. The rooms are decorated in a very ornate traditional style and are American sized, with large marble bathrooms -- all in very good condition. Definitely one of the best hotels I have stayed in -- in Athens or elsewhere in the world. The location is perfect -- walking distance to the Acropolis and all major sights. It's also located in probably the cleanest, nicest section of Athens and I felt reasonably safe in the neighborhood. The hotel is across the street from the Greek Parliament and Syntagma square, so it's possible there could be demonstrations in the square as I have read about in the papers, but we did not witness any. I definitely, without doubt, will stay at the hotel again when I am in Athens next. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip with friends in Aug 2012
    Randall
    US

    Hotel Grande Bretagne
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The location was wonderful so you could walk easily to everything or take a short cab. The rooms were smaller that I would like. We changed rooms so we could look out on the Parthenon. Loved the Cigar room, beautiful. The pool was very crowded , needed more chairs. The food was very good. I would highly recommend it.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip with friends in Jul 2012
    Patsy H
    US

    Hotel Grande Bretagne
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Very Elegant hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We only stayed one night and the hotel is very elegant with excellent service. The hotel is located a little distance from The Plaka were dinner and shopping was to be had. It also faces the government buildings so the sound of rioting and the smell of tear gas punctuated our stay.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip with friends in May 2011
    Nancy C
    US

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