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150+ years of luxury

In 2024, the Hotel Grande Bretagne celebrated its 150th anniversary, making it one of the city’s most storied properties. But age is just a number—the hotel boasts numerous modern amenities that make it one of the finest 5-star hotels in Athens.

The rooftop pool of Hotel Grande Bretagne.

Fun facts

  • The hotel was one of the first in Athens to have electric lighting.
  • When the Olympic Games were revived in 1896, the hotel was the official host of diplomats, political figures, and royalty.
  • Celebrities and heads of state who have stayed at the hotel include Winston Churchill, the Kennedys, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Sean Connery, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie.

Sumptuous fabrics, floor-to-ceiling windows, and opulent bathrooms make every night of your stay restorative and enriching.

A deluxe room within Hotel Grande Bretagne.

Savor exquisite meals at seven restaurants and bars, including the GB Roof Garden Restaurant, where you’ll also enjoy breathtaking views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, and Parliament.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Alexander's bar, featuring an ornate mural behind the bar.

In the heart of the hotel, you’ll find the award-winning GB Spa. Be pampered by a wide variety of signature treatments and massages.

A private spa room within G Spa.

While the heated indoor pool at GB Spa offers a tranquil ambiance, the rooftop outdoor pool provides a cool respite from the Athens sun.

G Spa's indoor pool featuring an art installation on the ceiling.

Get your workout in at the state-of-the-art fitness studio.

A full view of the fitness studio within Hotel Grande Bretagne.