Art Gallery HotelvsHotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Both Art Gallery Hotel and Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks significantly better than Art Gallery Hotel. Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at 92 with accolades from 13 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Rough Guide.
Art Gallery Hotel
Erechthiou 5, Koukaki, Athens 11742, Greece
From $62/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"This family-run pension-hotel, named for the artwork on the common–area walls, has received a make over."
Rough Guide
"This slightly old-fashioned, family-owned pension with many repeat customers is named for its abundance of original artworks."
Fodor's
"Comfortably old-fashioned, with family paintings on the muted white walls, comfortable beds, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and balconies in many guest rooms that offer views of Filopappou." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Just north of pedestrian street Drakou in the extremely pleasing residential neighborhood of Koukaki, Art Gallery Hotel is a great option for travelers seeking a quiet inn just off the tourist path." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are petite and furnished with an eclectic mixture of Victoriana including marble-topped tables and ceiling fans...there is a pleasing view of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar/lounge" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Staying in this quaint, family-run place feels like staying in a home." Full review
Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel Show All Reviews
Vas. Georgiou A' 1, Constitution Square, Athens 10563, Greece
From $384/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Impressive 19C city centre hotel, affording fantastic views of the surrounding area. Grand interior displays elegant handmade furnishings."
Frommer's
"From Winston Churchill to Sting, the guests who stay here expect the highest level of attention... You are unlikely to be disappointed." Full review
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Ask for a room with a balcony overlooking Syntagma Square, the Parliament building, and the Acropolis.
Insight Guides
"Perhaps the most famous hotel in Athens, oozing history and class, the Grande Bretagne on Sýndagma Square dates from 1846."
Concierge
"While some might argue for the Parthenon, more modern types agree that the most enduring luxury address in Athens is this 321-room hotel on Syntagma Square."
Fodor's
"The landmark Grande Bretagne remains the most exclusive hotel in Athens... you may very well think it is the very best." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The central location is perfect—opposite the Parliament Building and overlooking Syntagma Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Originally built in 1842 for King Otto, the Grande Bretagne has always been Athens’ most exclusive hotel."
Rough Guide
"If someone else is paying, try to get them to put you up at the Grande Bretagne, the grandest of all Athens’ hotels, with the finest location in town."
Star Service
"Located next to the Syntagma metro station and the E95 Airport Express Bus stop, this is the grande dame of Athenian hotels, a refined yet modern hotel, with a rich history of entertaining dignitaries." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hotel Grande Bretagne is not only a solid choice of accommodations for your stay in Athens: it has a killer rooftop breakfast spread with an even more killer view of the Acropolis." Full review
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I choose the good full fat stuff and loaded it with pistachios and thyme honey.