About this hotel
General information
Grande Bretagne has stood on Constitution Square, at the very heart of Athens, since 1874. Its salons have hosted international summits, heads of state and royalty, as well as Maria Callas, Sophia Loren and Sean Connery; the hotel is woven into the history of the Greek capital and counts among its landmarks.
The interiors keep their palatial character, with antiques, original art and nineteenth-century architectural detail. The restaurants look towards the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and the city beyond, a panoramic pool crowns the roof and GB Spa completes the picture. Fourteen event spaces totalling more than 1,100 m² include ballrooms and meeting rooms set in historic halls, alongside a business centre, boutiques, a hair salon, a concierge and wedding services.
Location
The hotel is in the historic centre of Athens on Syntagma Square, within easy reach of the city’s principal sights. Athens International Airport is 35 km away.
Spa
GB Spa has a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, sensory showers, a relaxation area and treatment rooms, among them a couples’ suite. The menu ranges from Ayurveda and aromatherapy to massages, facials and body rituals using ESPA products.
Sports & leisure
A rooftop pool looks out to Lycabettus Hill, and a heated indoor pool sits within the spa. The fitness centre is open around the clock, and the hotel arranges excursions, including tours of its own history and art collection.
For children
Babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Dining and drinking spread from the garden to the roof.
- GB Roof Garden — contemporary Mediterranean cooking on the roof, with views over the Acropolis, Lycabettus and central Athens
- The Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge — Latin American cuisine in a garden setting
- GB Pool Bar & Grill — Greek meze, grilled dishes and cocktails
- Winter Garden — breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and light dinners, with live music in the evening
- Alexander’s — a bar hung with a tapestry of Alexander the Great, for aperitifs, cocktails and wine
- Alexander’s Cigar Lounge — a collection of cigars and premium spirits
- Bar 8 — an open-air terrace bar with city views
- Wine Library — a nineteenth-century wine cellar holding more than 3,500 labels from around the world
In-room dining is available.
Pets
Pets are not permitted.
Rooms
The 320 rooms and suites pair modern comfort with nineteenth-century architectural detail, fine fabrics, antiques and original art. Windows frame the Acropolis, Syntagma Square or the historic centre.
Each room has air conditioning, a TV, Wi-Fi, a safe, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, an iron and ironing board, and a bathroom with bathtub, rain shower, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.
Classic High Floor
On the sixth or seventh floor, with a king-size bed, a bathroom with bath and shower, and courtyard views. Butler service; up to 2 guests.
Classic Room
King-size or twin beds, a bathroom with bath and shower, and courtyard views. Up to 3 guests.
Deluxe High Floor
On the sixth or seventh floor, with a king-size bed, bath and shower, and panoramic views of Lycabettus Hill and the city; some have a balcony. Butler service; up to 2 guests.
Deluxe Room
King-size or twin beds, a bathroom with bath and shower, and views of Lycabettus and the city; some have a balcony. Up to 3 guests.
Deluxe Acropolis Room
Acropolis views, king-size or twin beds and a bathroom with bath and shower; some have a balcony and some are on the upper floors. Up to 3 guests.
Deluxe Acropolis High Floor
On the upper floors, with a panoramic view of the Acropolis, a king-size bed, bath and shower; some have a balcony. Butler service; up to 2 guests.
Deluxe Suite
A king-size bedroom, sitting room, walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with bath and shower, overlooking the courtyard. Butler service; up to 3 guests.
Grand Suite
A king-size bedroom, sitting room, walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with bath and shower, with city views. Butler service; up to 3 guests.
Grand Acropolis Suite
An upper-floor suite facing the Acropolis, with a king-size bedroom, sitting room, walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with bath and shower. Butler service; up to 3 guests.
Executive Acropolis Suite
On the sixth or seventh floor: a king-size bedroom, sitting room, walk-in wardrobe, a bathroom with steam shower and a furnished terrace looking across the Acropolis and the city. Butler service; up to 3 guests.
Grand Deluxe Suite
Two king-size bedrooms, a sitting room with dining area, a walk-in wardrobe and two bathrooms, overlooking Syntagma Square and the city. Up to 5 guests.
Presidential Suite
A top-floor suite furnished with antique art: foyer, king-size bedroom, sitting room with fireplace, dining room for 12, kitchen, walk-in wardrobe and a black-marble bathroom with steam shower. Acropolis panorama and a personal butler; up to 3 guests.
Penthouse Suite
On the top floor: two king-size bedrooms, a sitting room with fireplace, dining for 8, three bathrooms and a terrace with pool, loungers and a panorama of the Acropolis. Personal butler; up to 4 guests.
Royal Suite
A palatial fifth-floor suite with antiques, a sitting room with fireplace and grand piano, a study that doubles as a boardroom, dining for 14, a private gym and sauna, and a bathroom with whirlpool bath and steam shower. Acropolis views and a personal butler; up to 3 guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.