Hotel Grande Bretagne Athens Greece

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The splendid neo-classical façade of the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens immediately suggests a bygone era's opulence and grandeur. Originally built as a private home, this magnificent building evolved to become a 5-star 320-room hotel. Besides, it blends old-world luxury with ultra-modern amenities. This is also one of Athens' most refined hotels, where visitors can immerse themselves in Europe’s oldest capital city's historical culture.

The hotel has a delicate situation off Syntagma Square in Athens' heart overlooking the Greek (Hellenic) parliament building, the former royal palace. Hotel GB sits within sight of the Acropolis and Greece’s most famous ancient building, the Parthenon, and close to the National Gardens.

This fashionable area boasts several museums, theaters, restaurants, and classy boutique shopping in famed Voukourestiou Street. Additionally, just below the Acropolis, guests can also visit the original Olympic Stadium, the Panathenaic, built-in marble for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

The Grande Bretagne is part of the Grand Luxury Hotel Group, known for its impeccable staff and exceptional concierge services. Guests are greeted with formal but warm style and ushered into the lavish splendor of a lobby of high ceilings, classic pillars, and glamorous seating.

Marble, mosaic flooring, walls adorned with gilded mirrors, and fine art pieces lead into the Winter Garden's glass-topped atrium. Moreover, corridors of saffron yellow recount the history of Athens through paintings and objects d’art.

This hotel is luxury on a vast scale, with 320 rooms and suites, some overlooking the city's most historic sites. Classic and deluxe rooms are well-appointed with bathtubs and/or showers in lavish marble bathrooms: these feature Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and ultra-fluffy bathrobes/slippers.

Moreover, refined décor in soft colors of cream/beige/taupe surround deeply comfortable beds with delicate fabrics and linen. Antique furniture, paintings, patterned sink-in carpeting, and gilt highlights accompany comfort features. There is also state-of-the-art communications and entertainment technology.

Classic rooms have a delightful courtyard view, while deluxe rooms overlook the city. Both have views from large windows with frames of swags and drapes in sumptuous fabrics.

Guests can also select Classic or Deluxe rooms with views of the Acropolis from a balcony or terrace. Rooms on the sixth and seventh floors also offer a private butler service.

All suites include the rooms' luxury features with extra space, additional rooms, and features with 24-hour butler service on all floors. Besides, one or two-bedroom Deluxe and Grand suites have courtyard or city views.

Acropolis views feature in some Grand and all other suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and terraces. Moreover, natural light fills rooms by day while sparkling chandeliers and ornate lamps illuminate at night.

The Penthouse Suite has many opulent extras. These include a balcony and veranda with a private outdoor pool, marbled hall, a living room, and a dining area for up to 10 persons, plus a second bathroom.

Gorgeous oriental rugs cover the center of the spotless glowing floor. Additionally, the Presidential is a sumptuous chic apartment-style suite in classical design with gorgeous silk and velvet fabrics, elegant furniture, antiques, and art pieces.

Burnished wood floors, molded ceiling and fireplace, plush rugs, and splendidly appointed dining table for up to 12 persons also add to the opulence. A black marbled bathroom has a separate steam room, lush extras, and a range of toiletries.

Furthermore, the royal suite is the ultimate in style and opulence with many ornate features, fabulous antiques, lots of gilt and crystal with silken padded seating. Moreover, dining for 14 persons, private wine cellar, private gym, and lavish en-suite bathrooms complete the splendor.

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