Descriptions Hotel Grande Bretagne
General
Following a complete renovation finishing in 2003, this now represents the ultimate in Athens luxury. (0808/AC)
SurroundingArea
Ideally located in Constitution (Syntagma) Square, right in the very heart of Athens, both the famous Ermou shopping street and the Old Town area of Plaka are on the door step of this hotel.
RoomTypes
The special features of the premium deluxe rooms are warm colors with a base of cream and gold complemented by touches of red. Classical furnishings and unique views of the Parliament and Lykabettos Hill add to the sumptuous decor. With an average of 33m2/355ft2 these rooms epitomise class and elegance. There is choice of king or twin beds available in this room type. All rooms are equipped with cable television, voice mail, high-speed internet, minibar and wood-paneled wordrobes with in-room safes,and the latest high tech facilities, carefully combined to preserve a perfect harmony.
PropertyInformation
This majestic building stands proudly on the corner of Constitution Square and looks magnificent when lit up at night.
DiningFacilities
The hotel has several bars and restaurants, with the main roof top restaurant offering great Greek cuisine along with fantastic views of the city.
Copyright
(c) Donvand Limited 2009
AreaDetails
Central 40 kms to the nearest airport (eleftherios venizelos) 2 km to the nearest station (larissis) 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
RoomInformation
107 Single rooms Double rooms Twin rooms Triple rooms Suites Non-smoking rooms
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, reflexology foot baths, and treatments like hot stone massage and Oshadhi herbal wraps. The tree fringed rooftop outdoor pool affords Acropolis views.
Guestrooms. Decorated with antique furniture, subtle cream hues, and red and gold fabrics, the Hotel Grande Bretagne's 321 guestrooms have a marble bathroom, minibar, high speed Internet access and views of the inner courtyard or Syntagma Square.
Expert Tip. A five minute taxi ride from the hotel, a funicular runs up to the 300 metre Lycabettus hill offering panoramic views over Athens. The open air theatre at the summit stages concerts in summer.
The Grande Bretagne is not simply a luxury hotel in Athens (surely the most luxurious establishment in Greece) - it is an institution in itself. Ever since it opened its doors to receive the first visitor in 1874, the Grande Bretagne has been a point of reference in the social, political and economic life of Athens and, by extension, of the whole of Greece. Over the 126 years of the hotel\' s existence one also observes the evolution of a basically agricultural society -just half a century after the country\'s liberation from the Ottoman rule and the creation of a tiny, impoverished country- through the gradual stages of development leading to a modern State and the creation of an important middle class with a European character. Over this period, the country lived through an unfortunate war with Turkey, two Balkan Wars that tripled its territory, two World War~, the Asia Minor Disaster and its accompanying radical transformation of the structure of Greek society, and the Civil War, with its catastrophic consequences. At the same time, the nature of visitors travelling to Greece changed radically, passing from a few thousand wealthy travellers -admirers of Ancient Greece and its monuments- to millions of visitors, whose interests also encompass seaside resorts, entertainment, business or governmental liasing.
In the very centre of Athens, dominating Constitution Square, stands the Grande Bretagne, one of Europe's most prestigious hotels. The Hotel is perfectly located for easy access to all major sights in Athens and within walking distance of the city's favourite shopping areas such as fashionable Kolonaki district. Distinctive and graceful refinement is reflected in each of the 321 rooms and suites of the hotel, including one Presidential and one Royal Suite, which meet the most uncompromising standards combined with all the modern facilities demanded by today's international travellers. All rooms offer an array of luxurious and comforting facilities such as (safe, minibar, designer bathroom amenities etc.)Restaurants & Bars: There is a wide choice of restaurants within the hotel, including the newly decorated GB Roof Garden Bar-Restaurant on the roof top, open all year round; guests can enjoy the best views to the Acropolis during breakfast, lunch and dinner. The famed GB Corner- a French style Brasserie, the awarded Alexander Bar and Winter Garden & the Wine Cellar (for private events).
Discover all that Athens has to offer with Hotel Grande Bretagne a Luxury Collection Hotel as a base. The hotel has 327 rooms which are all nicely decorated to provide a memorable stay. Each guestroom is fully equipped with ironing board, desk, air conditioning. The basic amenities provided at this Athens accommodation comprise room service, meeting facilities, bar/pub. To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including gym, indoor pool, sauna, outdoor pool. These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Athens. To book a room at the Hotel Grande Bretagne a Luxury Collection Hotel, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.
The Grande Bretagne is not simply a luxury hotel in Athens (surely the most luxurious establishment in Greece) - it is an institution in itself. Ever since it opened its doors to receive the first visitor in 1874, the Grande Bretagne has been a point of reference in the social, political and economic life of Athens and, by extension, of the whole of Greece.
Built in 1842 and renovated in 2003, the hotel has 327 rooms, including 33 doubles and 37 suites, on 7 floors. The facilities include a bar, a restaurant with a separate non-smoking area, a hairdresser's salon and a garage.
guests can enjoy the best views to the Acropolis during breakfast, lunch and dinner. The famed GB Corner- a French style Brasserie, the awarded Alexander Bar and Winter Garden & the Wine Cellar (for private events).
"For nearly 130 years, the Hotel Grande Bretagne has been recognized as the ""Royal Box"" of Athens."
