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Hotel Information: This eight story 19th-century building exudes wealth and refinement from very first impressions: a doorman in a bottle green cloak welcomes guests as they pass through rotating doors into a spacious lobby with mosaic floors and Persian carpets, neo-Baroque style furniture, and potted palms. Guests are a mix of businesspeople, tourists, politicians, and international celebrities.
Amenity highlights: The GB, as it is known, boasts a spa and health club, with an indoor pool and gym, offering beauty treatments, massage and aromatherapy. The summer rooftop pool affords unforgettable views over the city. There are also four fully-equipped conference and meeting spaces and a business center.
Insider tip: A short taxi ride from the hotel, a funicular runs up to the summit of Lycabettus Hill, crowned by the tiny whitewashed church of St George. The highest vantage point in town, it affords panoramic views. Close by, an open-air theater hosts summer concerts.
Rooms
Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, has 321 guestrooms, all of which have minibars and high-speed Internet access. Decor features cream colored walls and warm yellow and red fabrics. All rooms have marble bathrooms. Rooms look out over either the internal courtyard decorated with potted palms or Syntagma Square and the Greek parliament.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Minibar
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Sewing kit
- Slippers
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld shower
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
The picturesque area of Plaka is ideal for a morning or evening stroll. Above Plaka, just one km from the hotel, stands the Acropolis, the most important monument to the Ancient Greek world and a must-see for first-time visitors to the city. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. |
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Aerobics nearby
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
Property Amenities
The GB Spa combines an indoor pool adorned with tiny royal blue mosaic tiles and a thermal suite offering Laconium, herbal baths, Finnish sauna, reflexology foot baths, steam baths, and experience showers. Beauty treatments employ E'SPA products from the UK - the signature treatment is Hot Stone Massage. There is also a fully equipped gym supervised by a trainer, and a Juice Bar serving freshly squeezed fruit juices and a range of Twining's teas. Through summer Hotel Grande Bretagne's guests can use the open-air rooftop pool. There are four conference and meeting spaces: the Ballroom which can accommodate up to 600, the Golden Rooms which can take a total of 380, the Churchill Room 10, and the Royal Room. The 24-hour business centre comprises three kiosks, each with a desk, telephone, computer and high-speed Internet access (surcharge), while shared facilities include a printer, fax, and photocopier. Secretarial and translation services are available upon request. |
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Poolside bar
- Spa services on site
- Full-service health spa
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Technology helpdesk
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Health club
- Room service (24 hours)
- Coffee shop or café
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Business center
- Audio-visual equipment
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Secretarial services
- Business services
- Computer rental
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of rooms: 321
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
- Babysitting or child care
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Shoe shine
- Fireplace in lobby
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Supervised child care/activities
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees
The following fees are charged by the property at check-in or check-out.
- A city tax is applicable to all bookings; this charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally.
The above list is not comprehensive; fees are subject to change.
Dining
GB Corner - Located on the ground floor, overlooking Syntagma Square, this restaurant is popular with hotel guests and well-heeled residents alike. Occupying a double-height space with a mezzanine, it is open daily for lunch and dinner. The signature dish is Dover Sole Meunier with Lemon and Olive Oil.
Winter Garden - Two Corinthian columns in the lobby frame the entrance to the Winter Garden, an atrium space with a stained glass ceiling, potted palms, large mirrors, and two enormous Oriental vases. It remains open all day and serves English breakfasts, light lunches, high tea, and dinner to the accompaniment of piano music, as well as coffee, drinks, and snacks throughout the day. The signature dish is Grilled Chicken Breast with Potatoes, Spinach and Bacon Strips.
GB Roof Garden - Open all year-round, this rooftop restaurant commands splendid views over the city. It serves evening cocktails and dinner, with a menu featuring Greek cuisine and barbecued meat and fish dishes.
Address
Syntagma Square
Athens, 10563
Greece
Nearest major airport:
Athens, Greece (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
Area:
Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece
