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4 Verified reviews from people who have booked Hotel Grande Bretagne on Tablet Hotels.
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Hotel Grande Bretagne
Constitution Square
Athens, Greece
Style: Traditional Elegance
Atmosphere: Lively
327 Rooms
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The Hotel Grande Bretagne is a bit of a departure for a Greek luxury hotel: rather than some sprawling compound out on a rock by the Aegean, this one is a Victorian mansion right in the bustling heart of Athens. Yes, you read that right — the meticulously restored facade is all Victorian, and wouldn't look out of place alongside some of London's classic hotels.
Perhaps that's why Winston Churchill was a fan, back in the original glory days of the Grande Bretagne. We say glory days because this grand old hotel allowed itself to fade a bit in the later decades of the last century — but after a two-year, obscenely expensive renovation, it is back in fighting form. The decor isn't so different, merely better; every oil painting, every piece of antique furniture restored to its original 1842 spendor. The rooms are palatial, elegant, yet tastefully pared down to avoid antique overload. Some have balconies overlooking no less a landmark than the Acropolis — obviously these are the ones to have.
Of course if you're not blessed with the finest view from your room, you can always have a look from the rooftop restaurant, with a panoramic view of all of Athens. And that deep Aegean blue that's lacking from the city setting is present in the spa, with a pool so blue (we know it sounds crazy) that you will swear you're alone in the sea. Service is absolutely top quality, the surroundings are impossibly plush, and the location is perfect, convenient to any number of downtown Athens destinations — it's hard to imagine a finer city hotel.
Hotel Policies:
The rooftop pool and terrace are closed from mid-September through mid-April, weather dependent.
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4 verified guest reviews for Hotel Grande Bretagne
From people who have actually stayed at Hotel Grande Bretagne
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dflaherty2
Stayed August 2008
I Liked
The hotel is in a great location and is quite beautiful and well-appointed.
What the hotel could do better
The service was quite bad - from check in to check out (including luggage and concierge services). There was nothing that went quite right during our stay
421 people found these comments helpful
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cwall607444
Stayed August 2008
Overall rating: Excellent
cwall607444 has 1 recommendation for Athens, Greece on Tablet Guides
I Liked
Recently renovated "palace" style hotel. Concierge was fantastic - truly excellent. Booked air tickets, researched yacht charter. Recommended decent restaurants.
What the hotel could do better
Bar restaurant staff is abrupt about closing down time. One definitely gets the impression they are more interested in going home than making your (very expensive) evening experience last an extra half hour if you want it to.
381 people found these comments helpful
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jcuthbert
Stayed August 2008
Overall rating: Good
jcuthbert has 1 recommendation for Athens, Greece on Tablet Guides
I Liked
Roof top restaurant had great food and views to die for. After a mornings sightseeing the roof top pool was a great way to cool off.
What the hotel could do better
Nothing
382 people found these comments helpful
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jspray1
Stayed May 2008
Overall rating: Excellent
jspray1 has 1 recommendation for Athens, Greece on Tablet Guides
I Liked
This is a gorgeous hotel. I checked in early in the morning, not knowing if a room would be available immediately, and I was pleasantly surprised with a room and an upgrade to a butler floor. The room was beautiful in an old world fashion - large, lots of brocade and marble, and a gorgeous balcony overlooking the Parliament and Syntagmatos Square. The butler was very helpful with airport arrangements, etc. and the rooftop bar/restaurant was divine.
What the hotel could do better
Great location, but if there is a strike (as often happens in Athens), the protests/marches tend to happen right in front of the hotel.
672 people found these comments helpful
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