150 Years of Athens History
The Hotel Grande Bretagne has occupied its corner of Syntagma Square since 1874. Every significant head of state, royal family, and cultural figure visiting Athens has stayed within its neoclassical walls: Winston Churchill famously survived an assassination attempt here on Christmas Day 1944; the hotel's ballroom has hosted state dinners for every Greek government since independence. Its roof garden restaurant, with a direct view of the Parthenon, is the finest dining terrace in Athens.
The Suites
The Royal Suite occupies the hotel's prime corner position, with panoramic views of Syntagma Square and the Parthenon beyond. The Penthouse Suite adds a private terrace. All Grande Bretagne suites are furnished with antiques and artwork commissioned from Greek artists — the hotel functions simultaneously as a luxury property and a museum of modern Greek culture.
FFGR Greece Grande Bretagne Partnership
FFGR Greece maintains a priority partnership with the Grande Bretagne concierge team. Your chauffeur meets you at the entrance; the concierge team has been pre-briefed on your requirements. Everything from private archaeological tours to restaurant reservations is coordinated before your arrival.