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Hotel Grande Bretagne

Syntagma Square Athens, 10563 Greece

Venerable central Athens hotel on Syntagma Square

By Parliament
Built as a palace in 1862 and known as the “Royal Box,” this Athens hotel on Syntagma Square is adjacent to the Parliament building and one km (one half-mile) from the Acropolis. Show more
Hotel spa
This plush hotel hosts the lavish GB Spa, where thermal baths, an amethyst grotto, a Finnish sauna, and luxe treatments are complemented by a rooftop pool with Acropolis views.
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Hotel Grande Bretagne's 321 spacious guestrooms feature classical furnishings, marble baths, minibars, high-speed Internet, and views of the inner courtyard or Syntagma Square. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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80%

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Room type  
Deluxe Double
One king bed or two twin beds. Cream walls, yellow and red fabrics, complimentary minibar. Desk with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom.
Classic room
One king bed or two twin beds. Cream walls, yellow and red fabrics, complimentary minibar. Desk with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom.
Junior Suite
One king bed or two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board on request. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Classic Single
One twin bed. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board on request. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Deluxe Single - Deluxe
One twin bed. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board on request. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Classic Sgl Butler Flr - Classic
1 bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Minibar. Iron/ironing board on request. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Hair dryer.
Classic Double - Classic
1 double bed or 2 twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Minibar. Iron/ironing board on request. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Hair dryer.
Grande Suite - Deluxe
1 double bed. Desk. In-room safe. Cable/satellite TV. Television. Premium TV channel(s). Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Bottled water in room (complimentary). Handheld shower. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Complimentary newspaper. Soundproofed rooms. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control. Smoking rooms only.
Deluxe Suite - Deluxe
1 double bed. Desk. In-room safe. Cable/satellite TV. Television. Premium TV channel(s). Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Bottled water in room (complimentary). Handheld shower. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Complimentary newspaper. Soundproofed rooms. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control. Smoking rooms only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf

Property Amenities

The GB Spa combines an indoor pool adorned with tiny royal blue mosaic tiles and a thermal suite offering Laconium, herbal baths, Finnish sauna, reflexology foot baths, steam baths, and experience showers. Beauty treatments employ E'SPA products from the UK - the signature treatment is Hot Stone Massage. There is also a fully equipped gym supervised by a trainer, and a Juice Bar serving freshly squeezed fruit juices and a range of Twining's teas. Through summer Hotel Grande Bretagne's guests can use the open-air rooftop pool.

There are four conference and meeting spaces: the Ballroom which can accommodate up to 600, the Golden Rooms which can take a total of 380, the Churchill Room 10, and the Royal Room. The 24-hour business centre comprises three kiosks, each with a desk, telephone, computer and high-speed Internet access (surcharge), while shared facilities include a printer, fax, and photocopier. Secretarial and translation services are available upon request.

  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Poolside bar
  • Spa services on site
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Full-service health spa
  • Concierge desk
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Health club
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Bar/lounge
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Business center
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Secretarial services
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Total number of rooms - 321
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Beauty services
  • Medical assistance available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shoe shine
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Year Built - 1862
  • Wedding services
  • Supervised child care/activities
  • Airport transportation
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Express check-in
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • On-site car rental
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens,  Greece, Property Amenities Pool

Rooms

Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, has 321 guestrooms, all of which have minibars and high-speed Internet access. Decor features cream colored walls and warm yellow and red fabrics. All rooms have marble bathrooms. Rooms look out over either the internal courtyard decorated with potted palms or Syntagma Square and the Greek parliament.

Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens,  Greece, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • High-speed Internet access
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Climate control
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Voice mail
  • Multi-line phone
  • Minibar
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Television
  • Window opens
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Smoking permitted
  • In-room safe
  • In-room massage available

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.

Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens,  Greece, Dining Restaurant

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

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel Grande Bretagne

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.6
Neighborhood:
4.0
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Banu from ıstanbul
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 26 2011

“great location, great staff, great ambiance! Looking forward to going back!”

We always go to Athens several times a year with my husband and we prefer staying at Syntagma square as it central and close to almost everywhere. This time we prefered Grand Bretagna and we simply admired the hotel. It was decorated perfect, the staff was welcoming, the ambiance was great. I do recommend everyone to stay there.

Area recommendations
SYntagma, Kolonaki, Plaka, Microlimano
Randy P from Texas
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 11 2011

“Do not stay here”

For the price this hotel should be beyond all expectations but I have stayed in nicer Holiday Inns. They definitely make the effort to be top tier with fancy decor but the service is awful. Small crowded rooms compared to the competition and the employees are not excited to help you. The closet at our hotel in Santorini was literaly bigger than the room at this hotel and was nearly half the price. Also this was the only hotel we stayed at in Greece that did not have wireless internet and you still had to pay for the wire in the room. This hotel is the definition of underwhelming.

Area recommendations
The Periscope in kolanaki was a great hotel with even better service. If you need to be in syntagma square pick any of the other hotels in the area.
A Traveler from Denver, Colorado
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 14 2010

“Just a Stone's Throw from the Greek Parliment”

The Hotel Grande Bretagne is one of the finest hotels in Europe. Overall I would give it three thumbs up for excellent service and comfort. The location is terrific as long as there are no protests by the local Athenians. Situated directly across the street from the Greek Parliment, the Grand Bretagne's location is both a plus and a minus depending on the civil content or discontent of the citizens of Athens. There we 2 major protests and marches on Parliment during our stay. The riot police had closed down the streets in front of our hotel for hours preventing our ingress and egress from the hotel. Fortunately there was no tear gas, but riot police were everywhere! Had the tear gas been lobbed, I would have retreated to the exquisite spa in the basement for a relaxing massage! C'est la vie.

A Traveler from Los Angeles, CA
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 11 2010

“Most disappointed”

The Concierge, the front desk. Almost everyone was bad. We requested to go to the Islamic museum in Athens. He sent us to the wrong museum. Called Housekeeping to change bulbs that were not working. No response for hours. Front desk the same.On the last day an engineer shows up.

Christian W from New York, NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 4 2010

“Best of Athens”

The Hotel Grande Bretagne was as perfect as we could have expected. We booked a junior suite and were lucky enough to be given a room on the "Butler Floor". The staff were excellent, the "butlers" were in fact more like concierges, and were extremely helpful with travel arrangements, dinner reservations, and sight seeing. The room was beautiful, the breakfast on the roof was a joy to start each day, and Syntagma was so well situated in terms of accessing the rest of the city (only 2 stops to Gazi, and within walking distance of Kolonaki). Plus the hotel was great about storing our bags. Overall, I can't recommend it more.

Area recommendations
Gazi, art and nightlife. Kolonaki, shopping and cafes. Varoulko (not an area but an amazing rooftop restaurant with gorgeous views of the Acropolis)
A Traveler from Houston, Texas
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 14 2010

“Great location in luxurious hotel”

I booked this room for 1 night for my daughter and I before leaving for a cruise out of Athens. The location was excellent since we had limited time to explore, everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. The concierge was friendly and experienced. We were able to walk to the Acropolis in about 15 minutes and spent the day exploring and going to the New Acropolis Museum which was excellent We walked back through the Plaka shops and enjoying window shopping The food at the hotel cafe on the pool level was great and we enjoyed cocktails there twice. The only negative was that the shower drain was clogged and flooded the bathroom which required a visit by a plumber and housekeeping to correct. This was prompt and fixed the problem. We were able to arrange a late checkout and arrive at the cruise ship at the right time. The service was wonderful at the front desk as well. Our rate included buffet breakfast on the roof top cafe and the view was so worth it. The city and Acropolis view was fantastic for photos. Taxi service in Athens can be variable. I asked the concierge to book a taxi for me to pick us up at airport on arrival and go to hotel and the next day to take us from hotel to cruise ship port. I was so glad i did, as the day we departed there was a large crowd waiting to leave for cruises and not enough taxis to take them. We were able to walk right out and get into our pre-arranged taxi and leave quickly!

A Traveler from baltimore maryland
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 2 2010

“It is a "Grand"hotel”

Very beautiful,rooms were comfortable.The roof top resturant was spectacular!Would definitely go again!

Area recommendations
Hotel is in the center of the city.Very convenient .Can walk to most sights, Roof top resturant at the hotel is a must!
A Traveler from ct
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 30 2009

“outstanding”

one of the finest hotels i've stayed in

Bryan D from Whitefish, MT.
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 11 2009

“George V Service in Athens”

This is a splendid hotel with a charm and definitely with service comparable to any top European Hotel. The restaurant is fantastic with a tremendous view. The Butler service was perfect.

A Traveler from Los Angeles, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Mar 31 2009

“fantastic”

the service was phenomenal. the butler was exceptional. they even dried my shoes after it rained.

Hotel Grande Bretagne

Syntagma Square Athens, 10563 Greece

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Syntagma Square - 0.1 km / 0 mi
  • Hellenic Parliament - 0.1 km / 0 mi
  • Numismatic Museum of Athens - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Athens National Garden - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Jewish Museum of Greece - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Museum of the City of Athens - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Metropolis Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Greek Folk Art Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Benaki Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • University of Athens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Athens Presidential Mansion - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • National Library of Greece - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Hadrian's Arch - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • In business district

The preferred airport for Hotel Grande Bretagne is Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Athens, Greece (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)

Area:

Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece: 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.

Hotel Grande Bretagne

Syntagma Square Athens, 10563 Greece

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