The
Grande Bretagne is unlike the majority of
luxury hotels in the world, this is a
very best luxury hotel that is very close to being a destination in itself. This majestic hotel has been the first choice for royalty, VIP's, celebrities and heads of state alike since the 19th century. Famous names include the Kennedy's, Elizabeth Taylor, Churchill and Jacques Chirac have all enjoyed visiting the 160 year hotel at one time or another.
The hotel has even been the home for industrialists when deal making, a meeting place for socialites, and offices to politicians signing treaties. The
Grande Bretagne, meaning "Great Britain" in French got its name when the villa designed in 1842 was opened by Palace and Paris trained Chef Stathis Lampas, to very eager European travellers in 1874.
The
Grande Bretagne is situated perfectly in the heart of the historic center of Athens. The views of the Acropolis and the Houses of Parliament are spectacular. The hotel is close to some of the
very best exclusive shops, cafes, restaurants and the business district.
The company owning the hotel, Lampsa Hellenic Hotels S.A. has been listed in the stock exchange in Athens since 1946. In 2000 the Hyatt Regency S.A took over control of the company and had the vision to restore this famous landmark in Athens back to the glory it once was. Thus began a massive $100 million dollar program for the restoration to turn it back into a premier five star
luxury hotel. In 2004 the Hyatt Regency S.A sold their share to one of the main
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