Hotel Grand Bretagne
Athens
OVERVIEW
For the best views in Athens, you need to go up. Up to the top of the Acropolis, up to one of the hills, like Lycabettus, to see the Parthenon from afar, up to a rooftop bar where you can sit under a blanket of stars overlooking one of Greece’s most enduring monuments. The Hotel Grand Bretagne has one such view from its terrace, where you’ll find a rooftop restaurant that’s always a reliable choice for an outstanding meal.
The neoclassical hotel is in the heart of Athens, peering imperiously over the open spaces of Syntagma Square and the wedding cake-confection of the Greek parliament building. Its collonaded Beaux-Arts marble lobby is just the start – the hotel redefines luxury in a city known for its stylised graffiti and edgy, urban bars.
Hn bBaroque-style furniture, Persian rugs and potted palms keep the feeling traditional, but it’s the views that most people love the most. Up on the top floor there’s a glittering turquoise pool overlooking Mount Lycabettus and a roof garden with front row seats to the Acropolis.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 320
Location: Athens, Greece
Nearest Airport: Athens International Airport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
6 Reasons to visit Hotel Grand Bretagne
- One of the best views in the city from the rooftop pool, surrounded by plenty of loungers
- Fabulously formal and polite service to match the classically elegant surroundings
- Great location in the heart of the city on the cusp of Syntagma Square
- A mere 15-20 minutes’ walk to the Acropolis – longer if you stop for a fresh loukoumada en route
- There’s a fabulous spa with a marble pool
- Alexander’s Bar is located under an 18th century tapestry – don’t miss the perfect martinis
Guests of the hotel are given a complimentary two-hour pass to the spa, which has a gleaming white marble pool, sauna and herbal steam bath, so you can relax and rest your weary feet after exploring.
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Where to stay
All 320 rooms and suites are furnished with restored antique furniture, sumptuous fabrics and have plenty of lavish touches – think swag curtains and chandeliers. The 59 suites have additional extras to enhance our day, including butler service and daily fresh fruit and flowers.
Guests of the hotel are given a complimentary two-hour pass to the spa, which has a gleaming white marble pool, sauna and herbal steam bath, so you can relax and rest your weary feet after exploring.
What to do
Hotel Grand Bretagne is ideally located to explore Athens: stroll through Monasteraki’s flea markets or get lost in the winding streets of Plaka, watch the changing of the guards at Parliament, climb up the Acropolis and explore the old agora and imagine life thousands of years ago. If you’ve got the energy later, take an evening promenade through Thissio and enjoy a wine in one of its elegant bars under the watchful eye of the Acropolis.
Guests of the hotel are given a complimentary two-hour pass to the spa, which has a gleaming white marble pool, sauna and herbal steam bath, so you can relax and rest your weary feet after exploring.
What and Where to Eat
Enjoy neo-Mediterranean cuisine with the city’s best views at GB Roof Garden, or take high tea while listening to live piano music at the Winter Garden. You can also reserve The Cellar for an unforgettable private dinner.
Guests of the hotel are given a complimentary two-hour pass to the spa, which has a gleaming white marble pool, sauna and herbal steam bath, so you can relax and rest your weary feet after exploring.
When to travel
Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
---|---|---|---|
Jan |
10 | 5 | 57 |
Feb |
10 | 6 | 47 |
Mar |
13 | 6 | 45 |
Apr |
16 | 7 | 35 |
May |
21 | 9 | 24 |
Jun |
26 | 12 | 12 |
Jul |
29 | 12 | 5 |
Aug |
29 | 11 | 6 |
Sep |
24 | 8 | 15 |
Oct |
20 | 6 | 53 |
Nov |
15 | 4 | 58 |
Dec |
12 | 3 | 98 |