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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

1 Vasileos Georgiou A' str., Syntagma Sq Syntagma Sq., Athens, Greece, 105 64
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Hotel Grande Bretagne enjoys the ideal location in the city center. From 0 to max 2KM the most important venues surround the Hotel, such us the Megaron Athens Concert Hall, The Acropolis Museum, The Zappeion Exhibition Hall and last the adjacent King George hotel where both combined offer you more options for rooms, suites and meeting spaces.This eight story 19th-century building exudes wealth and refinement from the first impression, while it has been repeatedly awarded by significant international communities. With meticulous attention to detail, the 320 rooms and suites marry charming old-world elegance with state-of-the-art facilities whereas the 58 suites enjoy additional benefits including personalized Butler Service. Hotel Grande Bretagne is the ultimate choice for refined business meetings and lavish social affairs. Featuring over 1,100 square meters of exquisite function space, the hotel offers the Grand Ballroom, Golden Room, Royal Room, Athenian Hall and its smaller meeting rooms: Boardroom, Churchill’s, Chairman’s, Diplomat’s, and the Executive Room.Groups Ceiling: Low Season 250 rooms High Season 180 roomsCombined with the adjacent King George Hotel offer an increased capacity of 422 bedrooms and 18 meeting rooms, when for large groups

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Luxury Collection
Built1872
Renovated2003
Total meeting space12,325 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms320
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Apr 30Nov 01 - Nov 30
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,324.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,714.6 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
3,347.6 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
3,347.6 sq. ft.
91.9 x 36.1 sq. ft.
11.5 ft.
320
75
252
320
168
126
1,539.2 sq. ft.
36.1 x 42.7 sq. ft.
16.7 ft.
132
33
132
100
84
56
947.2 sq. ft.
26.2 x 36.1 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
60
30
60
60
33
35
1,571.5 sq. ft.
36.1 x 42.7 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
132
33
132
100
84
49
4,714.6 sq. ft.
108.3 x 42.7 sq. ft.
16.7 ft.
450
100
408
450
216
200
947.2 sq. ft.
26.2 x 36.1 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
60
30
60
60
33
36
1,539.2 sq. ft.
36.1 x 42.7 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
132
33
132
100
84
49
947.2 sq. ft.
26.2 x 36.1 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
60
30
60
60
33
35
710.4 sq. ft.
19.7 x 36.1 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
56
25
48
56
24
25

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
320
Suites
58

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 21.75 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking

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Kallimarmaro - The Olympic Stadium of Modern Times
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Historical landmark
15 mins
Also known as Panathenaic Stadium, is situated right opposite the National Gardens’ entrance on Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue. It was built in 330BC and it was the venue to host the Zappas Olympics in 1870 and 1875 as well as the first Modern Olympic Games of 1896. The sparkling marble can still convey the feeling of greatness of the 80.000 Athenians that were and still are able to watch some of the greatest events to be hold during the years.
Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue
Athens, GR 11635
Panathenaic Stadium - 'Kallimarmaro'
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Historical landmark
15 mins
Situated on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure built in 161 AD by the Roman citizen Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla. After an extensive restoration in the 1950s, the historic site has been revived as a cultural venue and now hosts theatrical performances and outdoor concerts of both the international and domestic music scene.
Dionyssiou Areopagitou
Athens, GR 10555
Acropolis Museum
Acropolis Museum
Museum
10 mins
The New Acropolis Museum was established in 2009 and is named to be one of the highest-profile cultural projects undertaken in Europe for the last decade. Visit its 226.000 sq. meters space, and become proudly part of the city’s greatest and most historic museum.
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street 15
Athens, GR
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Zappeion Megaron
Zappeion Megaron
Convention center
10 mins
Zappeion is built between the temple of Olympian Zeus - the largest ancient temple in Greece which was dedicated to the Olympian god Zeus and was being built since the 6th century until 700 years later- and The National Gardens. The Zappeion was once the first building in the world to be constructed in order to serve Olympic needs and is today, one of the most beautiful walks in the heart of Athens.
Vasilissis Olgas Avenue
Athens, GR 10557
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Historical landmark
10 mins
Just 700 meters south of Syntagma Square, the temple's foundations date back to the tyrant Pisistratus in 515 BC. Its graceful columns influenced the development of Corinthian style.
Athens, GR
The Plaka
The Plaka
Historical landmark
10 mins
This enchanting neighborhood embraces archaeological sites nestled next to small ouzerias and tavernas, colorful flower stands, and artisan shops for an authentic flavor of local Athens. The Sunday flea market at Monastiraki Square is well worth a visit.
Athens, GR
The Athens Concert Hall - Megaron Mousikis
Convention center
20 mins
The Athens Concert Hall is a concert hall located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. The Athens Concert Hall offers a comprehensive range of facilities for all sorts of cultural activities, designed to the very highest specifications and one of the most impressive venues of its kind anywhere in the world. It offers a forum for all sorts of cultural activities – both artistic and educational.
Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali
Athens, GR 11521
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Park
12 mins
The Stavros Niarchos Park is ideal not only for children, who can play undisturbed in its playgrounds, but also for all visitors who wish to enjoy their leisure walk, exercise or attend concerts, exhibitions, and a multitude of other events.
364 Syggrou Avenue, Kallithea
Athens, GR 176 74
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Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

Additional details

Weddings If planning a wedding, please allow our talented team of experts to guide you every step of the way. Whether an intimate affair with a small circle of family and friends, or a fairy tale celebration in the regal ballroom—we are delighted to help the happy couple design a wedding that brings every aspect of their personal style to life. With delicious cuisine, enchanting design, and one of the most extraordinary locations in the world, celebrating this special day at the fabled Hotel Grande Bretagne will sure be a dream come true.

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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint)

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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