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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens (a Starwood property)
Syntagma Square · Athens 10564 ∙ Greece · Phone: +30 210 3330000 · Fax: +30 210 3228034
http://www.grandebretagne.gr/en/ (English web pages)
e-mail: info.gb starwoodhotels.com
Reservations: United States 1-800-325-3589
GB France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom: +800-325-45454
CN China 8008 688 688; IN India 000 800 650 1405; RU Russian Federation +353-21-4930492; SA Saudi Arabia 800 844 1348
Dining options: link
In-room amenities and gifts available: link
Synopsis: Historical hotel at Syntagma (Constitution) Square, across street from Parliament, views from rooftop garden of Parthenon, Acropolis, Lycabettus and much more. Some great view rooms, some patio rooms.
Getting there from ATH / Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών "Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος"):
Express bus X95 to Syntagma (Constitution) Square, c 20 min 24 hrs, duration ~70 minutes. EUR 6.00 per person.
Metro number 3 from airport (signed Aghia Marina) to Syntagma Square (but watch for thieves and pickpockets). You can also connect from this metro to Line 1 at Monastiraki to Piraeus and its cruise and ferry ship terminal. EUR 8.00 per person, 36 minutes.
Taxi: From Door 3 of the Arrivals Level: 5 AM - midnight €35 and
Night Service midnight - 5 AM: €50. Athens Taxi Tours costs EUR 38 - link About 45 minutes. Note: The charge is determined by the time of arrival at the destination and includes all applicable surcharges and extras. No extra baggage, toll, etc. charges, and if they tell you there are, it's a lie to get more money.
Arranged transport: I use Greek Taxi / PK Travel for EUR 50 for a carload; they wait for me at the terminal with a name sign, can stop at an ATM and the like, and use modern, comfortable Mercedes vehicles. Hotel can also arrange vehicle, limousine or VIP transfers.
We used George’s Taxi for 5 different airport transfers and 2 tours and they were fantastic- they also charge EUR 50, have Mercedes cabs, meet and greet and assist with luggage, and have friendly, English speaking drivers. https://www.taxigreece.com/
(lower right wiki corner)Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens (a Starwood property)
Syntagma Square · Athens 10564 ∙ Greece · Phone: +30 210 3330000 · Fax: +30 210 3228034
http://www.grandebretagne.gr/en/ (English web pages)
e-mail: info.gb starwoodhotels.com
Reservations: United States 1-800-325-3589
GB France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom: +800-325-45454
CN China 8008 688 688; IN India 000 800 650 1405; RU Russian Federation +353-21-4930492; SA Saudi Arabia 800 844 1348
Dining options: link
In-room amenities and gifts available: link
Synopsis: Historical hotel at Syntagma (Constitution) Square, across street from Parliament, views from rooftop garden of Parthenon, Acropolis, Lycabettus and much more. Some great view rooms, some patio rooms.
Getting there from ATH / Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών "Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος"):
Express bus X95 to Syntagma (Constitution) Square, c 20 min 24 hrs, duration ~70 minutes. EUR 6.00 per person.
Metro number 3 from airport (signed Aghia Marina) to Syntagma Square (but watch for thieves and pickpockets). You can also connect from this metro to Line 1 at Monastiraki to Piraeus and its cruise and ferry ship terminal. EUR 8.00 per person, 36 minutes.
Taxi: From Door 3 of the Arrivals Level: 5 AM - midnight €35 and
Night Service midnight - 5 AM: €50. Athens Taxi Tours costs EUR 38 - link About 45 minutes. Note: The charge is determined by the time of arrival at the destination and includes all applicable surcharges and extras. No extra baggage, toll, etc. charges, and if they tell you there are, it's a lie to get more money.
Arranged transport: I use Greek Taxi / PK Travel for EUR 50 for a carload; they wait for me at the terminal with a name sign, can stop at an ATM and the like, and use modern, comfortable Mercedes vehicles. Hotel can also arrange vehicle, limousine or VIP transfers.
We used George’s Taxi for 5 different airport transfers and 2 tours and they were fantastic- they also charge EUR 50, have Mercedes cabs, meet and greet and assist with luggage, and have friendly, English speaking drivers. https://www.taxigreece.com/
Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, Greece [Master Thread]
Sep 11, 2007, 1:43 am
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Sep 11, 2007, 6:05 am
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There is some luggage carrying you will have to do...very short at the airport since you can get a cart all the way to the subway station and then use the elevator down to the platform. But at Syntagma square you will need to carry your luggage a short distance and then there are some stairs to go up and then 25 ft to the hotel lobby.
Taxi during the day should not be more than 40 euros, average is about 35.
Taxi during the day should not be more than 40 euros, average is about 35.
Sep 11, 2007, 10:47 am
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Sep 11, 2007, 10:50 am
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As far as transport, we took the subway both ways, because we timed it well. They only leave every 30 minutes -- at the top and bottom of the hour both from the airport and from Syntagma. The subway trip is about 35-40 minutes. The price is EUR 6, or EUR 10 for 2 people.
If I arrive on Aegean Airlines on a domestic flight, about how much time is required to walk from the baggage claim area to the subway platform (including the time required to buy a Metro ticket)?
If it works out at :00 or :30, I'll take the metro.
Sep 11, 2007, 11:43 am
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>>>Is it a lot of stairs or just a typical flight of stairs?
I 'd guess three sets of twenty each (small ones). Of course you hope the moving escalators are working (they almost always are) if not u are screwed!
I 'd guess three sets of twenty each (small ones). Of course you hope the moving escalators are working (they almost always are) if not u are screwed!
Sep 11, 2007, 2:30 pm
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There is a lift to take you from the underground station to street level (that takes you to top of the square).
If you want to avoid the steps (only 1 set of 15-20) from the square to the hotel, you can walk to the bottom of the square, then walk back towards the hotel. This will add an extra 100 yards or so and a slight incline as you walk back up to the hotel.
If you want to avoid the steps (only 1 set of 15-20) from the square to the hotel, you can walk to the bottom of the square, then walk back towards the hotel. This will add an extra 100 yards or so and a slight incline as you walk back up to the hotel.
Sep 11, 2007, 9:40 pm
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I'll probably base my decision on taking the metro versus taxi on how long I would have to wait for the subway.
If I arrive on Aegean Airlines on a domestic flight, about how much time is required to walk from the baggage claim area to the subway platform (including the time required to buy a Metro ticket)?
If it works out at :00 or :30, I'll take the metro.
If I arrive on Aegean Airlines on a domestic flight, about how much time is required to walk from the baggage claim area to the subway platform (including the time required to buy a Metro ticket)?
If it works out at :00 or :30, I'll take the metro.
Feb 16, 2008, 10:53 am
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Grande Bretagne Rooms/Breakfast/Pool
Request a room on a high level overlooking Constitution Square. These rooms all have balconies, providing an amazing view of the Acropolis, the Palace, etc., etc.
The hotel serves breakfast on the open-air roof, another place where the views are vast and magnificent. There is also an open-air pool.
The rooms are slightly above 5*.
The hotel serves breakfast on the open-air roof, another place where the views are vast and magnificent. There is also an open-air pool.
The rooms are slightly above 5*.
Jan 9, 2009, 1:42 pm
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Acropolis View?
Hi all, I'm planning on spending 1 night in Athens for the last night of my honeymoon. We've already decided to stay at the Grande Bretagne and I wanted to see what other people think in terms of the room.
I've read previous posts raving about the Acropolis View, and so that has piqued my interest. However, is it worth the cost? I can book a Deluxe Room for 291 EUR using my corporate rate. Or I can book the Deluxe Room w/ Acropolis View for 465.5 EUR.
Is the Acropolis View room worth the extra 175 EUR ($260 after taxes & conversion to USD)?? Or should we opt for the standard Deluxe room and just get the view from the rooftop?
Thanks!
I've read previous posts raving about the Acropolis View, and so that has piqued my interest. However, is it worth the cost? I can book a Deluxe Room for 291 EUR using my corporate rate. Or I can book the Deluxe Room w/ Acropolis View for 465.5 EUR.
Is the Acropolis View room worth the extra 175 EUR ($260 after taxes & conversion to USD)?? Or should we opt for the standard Deluxe room and just get the view from the rooftop?
Thanks!
Jan 9, 2009, 1:57 pm
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Hi all, I'm planning on spending 1 night in Athens for the last night of my honeymoon. We've already decided to stay at the Grande Bretagne and I wanted to see what other people think in terms of the room.
I've read previous posts raving about the Acropolis View, and so that has piqued my interest. However, is it worth the cost? I can book a Deluxe Room for 291 EUR using my corporate rate. Or I can book the Deluxe Room w/ Acropolis View for 465.5 EUR.
Is the Acropolis View room worth the extra 175 EUR ($260 after taxes & conversion to USD)?? Or should we opt for the standard Deluxe room and just get the view from the rooftop?
Thanks!
I've read previous posts raving about the Acropolis View, and so that has piqued my interest. However, is it worth the cost? I can book a Deluxe Room for 291 EUR using my corporate rate. Or I can book the Deluxe Room w/ Acropolis View for 465.5 EUR.
Is the Acropolis View room worth the extra 175 EUR ($260 after taxes & conversion to USD)?? Or should we opt for the standard Deluxe room and just get the view from the rooftop?
Thanks!
Jan 9, 2009, 2:17 pm
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Rather than paying that much extra for the room, make sure your rate includes breakfast which is served on the rooftop terrace which has great views of the Acropolis. It's also great to go up there at night and have a drink when the Acropolis is all lit up.
Mar 9, 2009, 10:48 pm
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Mar 10, 2009, 8:46 am
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Mar 10, 2009, 10:50 am
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At that time of the day,depending on the mood of the taxi driver, he could probably make it there in 20 mins:-)
I would leave no later than 4 am...3.45 am should be fine. Stuff happens, especially in Greek roads and airports!
I would leave no later than 4 am...3.45 am should be fine. Stuff happens, especially in Greek roads and airports!