The Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens is a historic 5-star hotel opposite the Parliament, on Syntagma Square. It stands out for its spa with an indoor pool and for the rooftop restaurant, with a pool and views. It is a good fit if you want a classic hotel with a full range of services in the centre.
Location and getting around
The address is Vasileos Georgiou A’ 1. The Parliament is on the opposite side of the street. Plaka is about a 10-minute walk away, and the Acropolis (the Parthenon), the Panathenaic Stadium and Lycabettus Hill are around 15 minutes. Monastiraki Square is also a quarter of an hour on foot.
Piraeus port is about 8.7 km away: go by Metro or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Bathrooms are marble, with a dressing table, a freestanding bath and a shower. According to the hotel, some rooms have a balcony with views of the Acropolis and of the Parliament, where the changing of the guard takes place.
- Roof Garden: a Mediterranean restaurant on the rooftop, next to a pool, with views of the Panathenaic Stadium and the Acropolis.
- Spa: a thermal suite with a herbal bath, a grotto, an ice fountain and an indoor pool, plus massages.
- Terrace and free Wi-Fi.
- Buffet, continental or à la carte breakfast.
Who it suits
- Anyone looking for a hotel with history on Athens’ main square.
- Guests who want a full spa to recover after visiting archaeological sites.
- Couples celebrating an anniversary who fancy dinner on the rooftop.
- Travellers with a packed programme of sightseeing on foot.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 11:00. Acropolis views are not available in every room. Other options in the category are in our 5-star hotels.