Divani Caravel HotelvsHotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks significantly better than Divani Caravel Hotel. Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks #1 in Athens with positive reviews from 17 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Divani Caravel Hotel
2 Leoforos Vasileos Alexandrou, Athens 16121, Greece
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Set close to Kolonaki, boasting a lovely marble lobby with an impressive chandelier and a rooftop pool offering breathtaking views of The Acropolis and Lykavinos Hill."
Star Service
"It approaches the level of sophistication and the elegance of the international chain hotels such as the nearby Hilton and InterContinental Athenaeum, but overall, and the rates are fair." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The behemoth-size Divani Caravel is a luxury chain property that has 471 rooms, 42 suites, and two presidential suites, and offers gorgeous panoramic views of the Acropolis." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This matter-of-fact hotel is all about practicality, comfort and knowledgeable service." 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.