Attalos HotelvsHotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Attalos Hotel. Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at #1 in Athens with endorsements from 17 reviews such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Attalos Hotel
Athinas 29, Monastiraki, Athens 10554, Greece
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
"Though decor has never been its strong point, this nonetheless comfortable hotel is very central. Its best feature remains the rooftop bar with wonderful views of the Acropolis." Full review
Rough Guide
"Modern from the outside but traditional within, the Attalos has bright, comfortable rooms, well insulated from the noisy street, all with a/c and TV."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This family-run hotel is neither flashy nor opulent, but it is clean and well-maintained, with smallish rooms that offer a good base... and a charming, spacious rooftop bar." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Just steps from the heart of Monastiraki and Plaka, this two-star hotel has a throwback vibe and a rooftop deck with fantastic Acropolis views." Full review
Frommer's
"Six-story Attalos is just a block away on busy Athinas Street. The staff is exceptionally helpful...the rooms here are simple, even plain, but the pillows and mattresses are good and firm" 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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