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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Athens • Syntagma Square • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,002 / night

Includes $53 / night in cash back

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Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

Facing Syntagma Square since 1874, the neoclassical pile that became the Hotel Grande Bretagne was never built as a hotel at all — it was conceived as a private mansion for Antonis Dimitriou, designed in the then-fashionable Bavarian neoclassical manner that King Otto had imposed on the young Greek capital. Converted to hospitality in 1874 and expanded in the early twentieth century, the eight-storey building presents a rusticated limestone facade articulated by wrought-iron balconettes, arched ground-floor arcades, and a roofline cornice that holds its own against the Parliament building fifty metres across the square. Inside, the 320 rooms and suites sustain a register of confident grand-hotel classicism: Louis XVI-inflected headboards with carved and gilded frames, silk-striped swag draperies in amber and rose, Murano crystal chandeliers, and patterned carpets whose medallion geometry anchors furniture in dark-stained mahogany and cherry. The rooftop pool terrace, framed by Lycabettus Hill to the northeast, delivers one of Athens' more considered open-air sequences — teak-armed sun loungers aligned on cream limestone paving, with white canvas umbrellas providing geometry overhead. Most dramatically, the GB Roof Garden restaurant frames the Acropolis through open colonnades clad in warm travertine, its coffered copper-toned ceiling drawing the eye outward toward the Parthenon at dusk — a view that requires nothing further by way of decoration.

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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens Reviews

4,706 reviews

"Simply amazing stay. This is definitely one of the top hotels in Europe and a must visit in Athens. We have stayed for two nights. As Ambassador Elite, we were upgraded to a Grand suite with a view of the main square. The room was luxurious and very well designed. Small touches include daily fresh flowers, welcome amenities, and fruit. Moreover, it comes with a personal butler who is there to assist throughout the stay with any request you may have. The check-in is conducted in a separate room on the 6th floor. We were treated by Eleni, who could not have been more professional and welcoming. The butler on duty then took us to the room to show its features and help with the arrangements for the next two days. All staff we have interacted with are professional and most importantly, incredibly friendly. It is obvious that they take pride in working for this hotel and want every guests to have an amazing stay. This shows in every interaction and tells genuine and true! Breakfast is served on the top floor with a small, but quality buffet, complimented with à la cart selection. We have also had a dinner at the same restaurant and the food was absolutely delicious. Once again, the service was absolutely fantastic. The spa facilities are impressive, including an indoor pool and multiple saunas. Overall, we left impressed a wanting to come back again soon. Highly recommended!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 02, 2026

"Fabulous heritage property right in the middle of the city and within walking distance of the ancient sites. We booked two separate rooms, but were really happy to be upgraded to a two bedroom suite. Staff was formal, but extremely professional and helpful. The restaurant on the roof has outstanding views of the city as well as the Acropolis. The waiters were attentive and highly responsive. The lobby has a cafe with great high tea and scones served. Again very attentive staff. I’d highly recommend this hotel. It’s expensive, but it’s worth it."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 02, 2026

"Athens. Great staff, central location, next to the parliament, train station and syntagma park with amazing views of the acropolis. My brother and I stayed at the property during our visit to Athens in the last week of November. Our room was upgraded and we had perfect view of the acropolis and the city.Room was were very cozy, the Hotel has a very historic feel and the decor compliments it. We stayed for two nights and had very memorable time. Breakfast was good and the staff was wonderful and very supportive. We had flight delay and checked in late night, Panasonic at the front desk was very helpful and went out of the way, great many thanks to him."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 23, 2026

"As it’s always my husband who checks in and out, he doesn’t remember anyone's name. But for sure, it’s always a great experience. We stayed last December 2025 as a family of 4 and then this January 2026 as a family of 3 with a little toddler running around the whole room and the lobby area. We would like to thank Natassa, Maria, Michalis, Sofia, Myrsili, Kostas, from last time too Christoforos, Andreas from breakfast (this stay and the previous one) as they were very kind and also helpful with the kids. Maria, Christina, Asimina the hostesses, and Spiros & Konstantinos for serving us during dinner last December 2025. Our stay in January was more about room service and relaxing, so we’d like to thank Margarita, Elpiniki, Theodosia from the Marriott chat assistance. Every stay at Hotel Grande Bretagne is just one of a kind. We’ll be back again in March for sure. I do apologize if I put both reviews in one. But definitely a wonderful stay and a relaxing one as always. Thank you to every staff member that I may have not mentioned the name due to me forgetting it sometimes too. We love our teddy, the little souvenir we bought for our little girl. ☺️ We sure did love the first stay’s champagne rather than the second one. Hehek. We didn’t drink it, so it’s a shame it went to waste. It wasn’t our type, so yeah. Sorry about wasting it, but the sweets and the chocolates are always to perfection! We'll see you again in March! Thank you once again for a wonderful stay and looking forward to the next one!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 05, 2026

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