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Excellent wellness hotel. Awesome vibe. Great location. Fantastic service.
For nearly 140 years, the Hotel Grande Bretagne has been recognized as the "Royal Box" of Athens. Occupying the most prestigious block of the city's center, the Hotel Grande Bretagne stands across from Constitution Square, the House of Parliament and the National Gardens. Ideally located within short walking distance of exclusive shopping areas, restaurants, open-air cafes, museums and the business district, the hotel has hosted countless heads of state and international celebrities.
Newly restored with meticulous attention to detail, the 320 rooms and suites marry charming old-world elegance with state-of-the-art facilities. Each guest room also incorporates the latest modern enhancements such as flat screen plasma televisions and high speed internet access. All rooms have voicemail, minibars, safes, cable TV, deluxe bath amenities, bathrobes, and slippers
The 56 suites enjoy additional benefits including daily fresh fruit and flowers, gourmet chocolates, and personalised Butler Service. Gracious hospitality with nightly turndown service, shoe shine service, indulgent bathroom toiletries, pure cotton bathrobes and plush slippers.
The hotel also offers valet laundry service, 24-hour room service, 24-hour concierge and babysitting.
Guests can indulge themselves with the excellent Spa facilities as well as experience the modern Fitness Studio which features an extensive range of Life Fitness® cardio and resistance equipment. As for the dining options available in this opulent hotel, GB Corner serves Greek food in an elegant environment, GB Roof Garden is ideal for a romantic rooftop lunch / dinner while the Winter Garden is renowned for its afternoon high tea and live entertainment. Guests can also enjoy wine tasting in The Cellar, which is home to more than 3,000 bottles of the finest quality wines. Located on the 7th floor, the tranquil rooftop Pool Bar offers lunch or light and healthy snack options accompanied by refreshing cocktails and the magnificent views of Lycabettus Hill and illuminated Athens. The Alexander’s Bar with its clubby atmosphere makes guests want to linger over a classic cocktail, brandy, or exquisite cognac. Finally the Alexander’s Cigar Lounge, is an elegant smoking lounge offering a luxurious, relaxed setting to enjoy fine wines, premium cigars, cognacs and liquors with friendly and discreet service.
Following its re-opening in 2003, the Hotel Grande Bretagne has restored its status as the ultimate choice for refined business meetings and lavish social affairs. Featuring over 1,100 square meters of refined function space, the hotel offers the Grand Ballroom, Golden Room, Royal Room, Athenian Hall and its smaller meeting rooms: Boardroom, Churchill’s, Chairman’s, Diplomat’s, and the Executive Room.