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Rooms and Suites at Hotel Grande Bretagne

From 416 USD
Classic Courtyard View Room

Classic Courtyard View Room ( 291ft2 - 377ft2 )

The Classic Courtyard View Room has a king-size bed and overlooks the courtyard. It's decorated with fine furniture and elegant fixtures, with high ceilings adding

From 485 USD
Deluxe City View Room

Deluxe City View Room ( 301ft2 - 388ft2 )

The Deluxe City View Room has an incredible view of Mount Lycabettus. In the guestroom, one finds captivating scenery and elegant living. It's furnished with

From 731 USD
Deluxe Acropolis View Room

Deluxe Acropolis View Room ( 301ft2 - 388ft2 )

The Deluxe Acropolis Guestroom has a beautiful view of Athens' historic vista. It's framed by large windows with plush drapes. The view is best enjoyed

From 848 USD
Deluxe Courtyard View Suite

Deluxe Courtyard View Suite ( 538ft2 )

The Deluxe Courtyard View Suite is perfect for those seeking luxury. It offers a grand experience with its beautiful decoration and antique furnishings. This suite

From 1,245 USD
Grand City View Suite

Grand City View Suite ( 646ft2 )

The Grand City View Suite is a one-bedroom haven. It offers generous space. Floor-to-ceiling windows give striking city views. Rich drapes frame these views. Antique

From 1,490 USD
Grand Acropolis View Suite

Grand Acropolis View Suite ( 646ft2 )

The Grand Acropolis View Suite offers one bedroom with a king bed. It has a trundle bed too. The view from the room shows Athens'

From 2,354 USD
2 Bedroom Grand Deluxe City View Suite

2 Bedroom Grand Deluxe City View Suite ( 969ft2 )

The Grand Deluxe Suite is a two-bedroom space with breathtaking views of Parliament and Syntagma Square. It has two king-sized beds, one in each bedroom.

From 3,149 USD
Executive Acropolis Suite

Executive Acropolis Suite ( 753ft2 )

The Executive Acropolis Suite is found on the hotel's sixth and seventh floors. It provides a view of Athens' historic landmarks. There's a big private

From 8,487 USD
2 Bedroom Penthouse Pool Suite

2 Bedroom Penthouse Pool Suite ( 3767ft2 )

The 2 Bedroom Penthouse Pool Suite is a special place to stay. It has a great view of the Acropolis and the city around it.

Hotel Grande Bretagne

The splendid neo-classical façade of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens immediately suggests a bygone era's opulence and grandeur. Originally built as a private home, this magnificent building evolved into a 5-star 320-room hotel. Besides, it blends old-world luxury with ultra-modern amenities. This is also one of Athens' most elegant hotels, where visitors can immerse themselves in Europe's oldest capital city's historical culture.

Location

The Hotel Grande Bretagne has a delicate situation off Syntagma Square in Athens' heart overlooking the former royal palace's Greek (Hellenic) parliament building. Hotel Grande Bretagne sits within sight of the Acropolis and Greece's most famous ancient building, the Parthenon, and is close to the National Gardens.

This fashionable area boasts several museums, theaters, restaurants, and classy boutique shopping on famed Voukourestiou Street. Additionally, just below the Acropolis, guests can also visit the original Olympic Stadium, the Panathenaic, built-in marble for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Reception

The Grande Bretagne Hotel is part of the Marriott Hotel Group and the Luxury Collection, known for its impeccable staff and exceptional concierge services. Guests are greeted with formal but warm style and ushered into the lavish splendor of a lobby of high ceilings, classic pillars, and glamorous seating.

Marble, mosaic flooring, walls adorned with gilded mirrors, and fine art pieces lead into the Winter Garden's glass-topped atrium. Moreover, the saffron yellow corridors recount Athens's history through paintings and objects d'art.

The Rooms: Classic and Deluxe

This hotel is luxury on a vast scale, with 320 rooms and suites, some overlooking the city's most historic sites. Classic and deluxe rooms are well-appointed with bathtubs and showers in lavish marble bathrooms: these feature Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and ultra-fluffy bathrobes/slippers.

Moreover, refined décor in soft colors of cream/beige/taupe surround deeply comfortable beds with delicate fabrics and linen. Antique furniture, paintings, patterned sink-in carpeting, and gilt highlights accompany comfort features. There is also state-of-the-art communications and entertainment technology.

Classic rooms have a delightful courtyard view, while deluxe rooms overlook the city. Both have views from large windows with frames of swags and drapes in sumptuous fabrics.

Room Specials

Guests can also select Classic or Deluxe rooms with views of the Acropolis from a balcony or terrace. Rooms on the sixth and seventh floors also offer a private butler service.

The Suites

All suites include the rooms' luxury features with extra space, additional rooms, and features with 24-hour butler service on all floors. Besides, one or two-bedroom Deluxe and Grand suites have courtyard or city views.

Some Grand and other suites feature acropolis views with floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and terraces. Moreover, natural light fills rooms during the day while sparkling chandeliers and ornate lamps illuminate at night.

Special Suites

The Penthouse Suite has many opulent extras. These include a balcony and veranda with a private outdoor pool, a marbled hall, a living room, a dining area for up to 10 persons, and a second bathroom.

Gorgeous oriental rugs cover the center of the spotless glowing floor. Additionally, the Presidential is a sumptuous chic apartment-style suite in classical design with magnificent silk and velvet fabrics, elegant furniture, antiques, and art pieces.

Burnished wood floors, molded ceiling and fireplace, plush rugs, and splendidly appointed dining table for up to 12 persons also add to the luxury. A black marbled bathroom has a separate steam room, lush extras, and a range of toiletries.

Furthermore, the royal suite is the ultimate in style and luxury with many ornate features, fabulous antiques, and lots of gilt and crystal with silken padded seating. Moreover, dining for 14 persons, a private wine cellar, a private gym, and lavish en-suite bathrooms complete the splendor.

Grande Bretagne Dining

Guests can dine roof to ground level from several restaurant options, view Athens' ancient sites, or enjoy the elegance of the winter garden.

The Roof Garden restaurant has spectacular views across the city toward the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Here guests can enjoy a fabulous breakfast, a fine lunch, or a romantic evening meal under the night sky.

Breakfast dishes are buffet-style, with every imaginable wake-up dish. These include egg concoctions, cheeses, jams, artisan bread, pastries, cereals, and yogurts. Drinks include great coffee and fine teas, and freshly squeezed fruit juices.

Lunch and evening menus are inspired by seasonal creations of Mediterranean cuisine from an award-winning team of culinary experts. Drinks are also available at the Grande Bretagne Bar.

The ground-floor Winter Garden offers a retreat from the rush of the city, dining in classical elegance amid the marble and potted palms. Lighter meals are served all day, from European breakfast and morning coffee to lunch, tea, and evening menus. What is more, piano music accompanies evening diners.

Pool and bars

The Alexander Bar is worth seeing only for the magnificent 18thcentury tapestry of Alexander the Great hanging behind the counter. Guests can relax in swish leather in these restful places' sophisticated but warm ambiance. There is also plush seating, and you can enjoy a magnificent array of brandies, cognacs, wines, and spirits.

In fine weather, the roof Poolside Bar and Grill with Lycabettus Hill views offers an alternative to the restaurant. This lovely outdoor pool echoes the vista of old Athens in symmetry, style, and greenery. You can also have drinks and snacks among fragrant plants overlooking the city.

Grande Bretagne Spa & Fitness Center

The sway, world-class spa facility is situated below the Winter Garden, offering ultra-luxurious ESPA and Valmont face and body treatments.

Steam baths with herbal and thermal treatments, foot spas, and ice fountains are also available. In addition, a hair salon, barber, manicurist, and state-of-the-art gym are in the same excellent complex.

Children and Special Needs

Children are welcome at the Hotel Grande Bretagne with activities, kids' menus, and babysitting services. Besides, some rooms are for special needs, with staff on hand to assist.

Takeaway

The Hotel Grande Bretagne is a globally renowned hotel benefitting from a magnificent position in the heart of Athens and walking distance to exclusive shopping areas. In keeping with the city, the hotel successfully blends history and tradition with modern technologies and lifestyles.

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Why we love this hotel

  • This Grand Dame enjoys the best location on Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens.
  • Start your day with breakfast in the rooftop restaurant - with great views of the Acropolis.
  • The outdoor pool on the rooftop is open from April to October. The perfect place after a busy day in Athens.
Rooms
  • 320
Recreation
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Sauna
Hotel Style
Charming
Experience
  • Culture
  • City Vibe
Facilities
Pet Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Connecting Rooms

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