Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Cigar lounge experience was awful. I went through 3 cigars that would not burn. Way too humid. On top of that expensive which I knew as it’s a high hotel. Lounge was very nice but bring your own cigars.

Hotel sits right in the action — steps from Parliament with its quirky guard-change ritual, an easy walk to the Acropolis, the Olympic Stadium, and a lively square packed with shops and restaurants. Great location. Inside, it’s classic old‑school luxury: a bit aged in spots (carpets show their years) but clean, well kept, and supported by solid amenities. Titanium recognition was on point, staff were consistently warm and fluent in English — even the janitorial team. Fotis at reception stood out with helpful service and sharp humor. The crowd is global, with plenty of security personnel around. The 8th‑floor restaurant delivers strong views at breakfast and dinner. If the budget allows , central‑Athens pricing is what it is — this is a reliable Athens stay.

We stayed 3 nights after the cruise. Overall: Amazing service, amazing food. Service was everything about this hotel. Room: We had a room facing the streets. Room decor was ok, beautiful draperies etc but closet wasn't functional. There's a shallow 2 closets with dressers etc but our big suitcase won't fit in. So if it's 3 nights stay, we didn't use any of the dressers and just lived off the suitcases. I was expected a lot more for the size of the room for the price we paid, so a bit disappointed. Location: Right in the center of the town, very close to shopping, Plaka, Acaporis (can walk from hotel). Very convenient. Dining: Breakfast at the rooftop was amazing. Beautiful views of Acropolis, city and it is worth a visit. Service was amazing. I am a tea drinker and tea was served properly which was great. We also had dinner at the downstairs, which was great service and selection of meals. It is much quieter than the one from the town and we really enjoyed. We also had dinner by the courtyard for Italian dinner. Food, service presentation was excellent. They put the net on the top of the courtyard so there was no birds, which was great idea. One thing was that it is located next to cigar bar and people are smoking outside: so we could smells the cigar while we were eating. So we had to cut short and left early. Service: Front desk, Housekeeping, amazing concierge, everything was perfection. I have stayed many of the nice hotels in the world, but this hotel service was one of the best. Notes to the hotel: We were staying in the hotel but we could not even have a chance to have dinner at the rooftop because it was full. We spent over $1000 for the small room and they do not even accommodate hotel guests for dinner at their restaurant would not make sense. If it's just for the room, we could have stayed next hotel King George and save some money, that's what I thought.

Staying at the Grande Bretagne was a highlight of our trip to Greece. It is an iconic property that perfectly captures timeless old-world luxury while providing top-tier modern comforts. From the moment we arrived, the Marriott Elite recognition was outstanding, including a fantastic room upgrade. The culinary experiences were top-notch. Breakfast here is a major standout—enjoying a beautiful meal with the dramatic, sweeping view of the Acropolis and the city of Athens is something we will never forget. We also had great pizza at Il Giardino Segreto, which was a wonderful dinner highlight. What truly elevates this hotel, however, is its people. The staff is exceptionally attentive. We would love to personally thank Elenne at the first-floor check-in, Demetria at suite check-in, and Lemprini for a seamless check-out. Fanis at the bell desk and the two concierges named George were incredibly helpful with our daily logistics. Lastly, a special shout-out to Polyxeni, Kostos, and Katarina at breakfast for their warm hospitality each morning. If you are visiting Athens, this is the ultimate place to stay. We cannot wait to return.

Stayed at the Hotel Grande Bretagne for 3 nights before island hopping. Room was well appointed. Staff were extremely friendly, attentive, welcoming and guest focused. Location is great and easy walking access to main attractions. The room was well appointed. We did not have to request housekeeping once, they came each day without us having to request service. Each evening we came home and turn down service with slippers/robes/floor linens had been laid out for us. Once thing I really appreciated is that the rooms are completely stocked with toiletries as opposed to having to request items (such as a dental kit). The custom bath and body products were really lovely as well. The scent was a perfect unisex sent masculine enough but appropriately sultry with hints of floral that works well female guests as well. The star of the show is definitely the rooftop. We had breakfast there all three mornings and the Acropolis view never got old. It is incredible to sit and enjoy brunch with such a magnificent landmark in view. The rooftop staff were extremely friendly and attentive with multiple people checking on us and making sure we were well taken care of and had everything we wanted. The brunch buffet was plentiful and there were lots of fresh juices, pastries, salmon, fruits etc. so something for everyone. The rooftop does have sun shades that extend and retract depending on the sun. The shades did seem to have a mind of their own one of the days but I loved the ability to sit outside but not be in direct sun/request the shade was opened with the server and moments later the shade was open. We enjoyed a day at the pool and enjoyed that it was fairly quiet. There were kids in the pool but the pool area is cozy and up from the street noise so it has a nice vibe that I felt was god for any group whether traveling with a family or as a couple, girls trip etc. Concierge made a last minute reservation for us one night at a hard to get into restaurant with zero notice, nice touch. Lovely property and I would definitely recommend. No complaints whatsoever, we felt well taken care of and would stay at this property again without hesitation.