Hotel Grande Bretagne, based in Athens, garners praise for its prime location, exceptional service, and stunning views. It epitomizes luxury and history, offering guests a blend of classic elegance and modern amenities. Visitors often highlight the hotel's opulent decor, high-quality dining, and the welcoming, professional staff. However, some aspects of the experience might not meet everyone's expectations.
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73 out of 100
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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
9.2
(1,407 ratings)
Athens, Greece -
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210 m Syntagma Square
840 m Temple of Olympian Zeus
910 m Acropolis
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Food
Bar
- Prime Location: Perfectly situated at the heart of the city, providing easy access to major attractions.
- Exceptional Service: Staff are highly commended for their professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness.
- Luxurious Amenities: Guests enjoy access to high-end spa facilities, fitness center, and a swimming pool.
- Stunning Views: Offers breathtaking views of iconic city landmarks from selected rooms and public areas.
- Gourmet Dining: Hosts multiple dining options that serve a variety of high-quality cuisine.
Area for improvement
- Pricey: The cost of stay and amenities can be quite high, making it less accessible for some guests.
- Noisy Locations: Being in the center of the city, some guests find the noise levels uncomfortable, especially in rooms facing busy streets.
- Room Sizes: Some guests have remarked that certain rooms are smaller than expected for a hotel of its caliber.
- Aging Facilities: Despite its charm, parts of the hotel show signs of age, needing refurbishment.
- Limited Swimming Pool Area: The pool area is noted to be smaller and can feel crowded during peak seasons.
Amenities
Babysitting
Extra beds/cribs
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
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9.2RateScore
Total 1,407 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
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718 Reviews
9.2 / 10
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689 Reviews
9.2 / 10
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Location was mentioned 230 times
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M W6 months ago
3/5
This hotel wreaked of cigar smoke. It was in the hallways, elevator and even up to the top floor. Rooms are dated. Barely any space where the toilet is, you have to sit at an angle. Only positive is the Great location. Customer service was good, not perfect. Even with “butler” service it was not the best. They were mia for the most part. Upgraded to a room in the alley with no view when the hotel was not full. Buffet breakfast was standard pastries, not fresh. And overcooked omelets. The view was amazing from the rooftop. For the price, I’d expect more. They really need to figure out their ventilation system with their cigar bar. It’s terrible.
Cenk Ahi6 months ago
5/5
I think this is the best five star hotel in Athens. A warm welcoming at the entrance, Kind and friendly staff. The decoration of the hotel was extraordinary. This is a luxury hotel and the prices is not low. The cafe at the main floor was a heartwarming place. The food was tasty. The cigar lounge at the first floor has a fireplace inside it. The hotel has a spa at the -1 floor. And an open pool area at the roof top. Hope to visit again on our next trip to Athens.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 320
Number of floors 7
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1862
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
17Download
40Upload
21Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
67 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
38 out of 100
Unsafe
Athens safety index
73
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
73 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
76
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
63
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
47
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
77
LGBTQ safety
Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
77
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
56
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
56 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
64
Mugging or robbery 54/100
Car theft 48/100
Car break-ins 59/100
Home break-ins 57/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
50
Physical attacks 48/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 38/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
59
Insult or harassment in public 45/100
Corruption or bribery 79/100
Drug problem 64/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.3 - $1.5
Coffee
$2 - $4.5
Beer 0.5L
$1 - $3
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10 - $25
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.2 - $1.4
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.7 - $1.2
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$40 - $100
Bottle of mid-range wine
$4 - $11
McMeal at McDonalds
$7.5 - $10
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.1 - $3
Public transport, monthly pass
$27 - $30
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.8 - $2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$17 - $35
Fitness club, monthly fee
$20 - $70
Weather In Athens
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Precipitation In Athens
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Air Quality
Unhealthy (For Sensitive Groups)
PM2.520
PM1041
56
Limited risk for sensitive individuals. Not recommended to do outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets