The Luxury Collection by Starwood The hotel opened its doors in 1874. The last renovation was in 2003. Grande Bretagne Palace interior combines exquisite luxury and most modern facilities. At various times there were important international meetings and negotiations; as well as a lot of states’ leaders, royalty, financial tycoons, world-famous actors, musicians and artists loved to come here. The rooms have individual classic interiors, recreating the atmosphere of the XIX century: high ceilings with moldings, carpets, a decoration of precious wood and marble, crystal chandeliers and mirrors in gilt frames, the antique furniture and vintage art objects, original paintings and fine jewelry. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the Acropolis, and the daily changing of the guard at the Parliament building. Rooms are equipped with telephone, high-speed Internet access, cable TV, Mini-bar,hair dryer. The hotel offers excellent food in charming surroundings. The elegant «GB Corner» restaurant, made in Art Deco style, offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine. «GB Roof Garden» restaurant is located in the hotel's rooftop garden, with spectacular city views. It serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine, dishes prepared on the grill and perfect seafood dishes. The elegant «Winter Garden» restaurant offers continental Breakfast, light snacks and various drinks. «Alexander's Bar» offers a wide range of whiskies, brandies, local and imported wines, flavored cigars. It is a nice place to relax and listen to music. The cosy bar under a transparent atrium dome invites to enjoy a variety of drinks, fresh juices and «light» menu. The hotel’s pride is wine cellar, decorated with furniture of the seventeenth century, antique paintings and holding more than 3 000 bottles of various brands. Tastings, business meetings and banquets are organized here. The unique «GB Spa» centre is an oasis of relaxation, beauty and health. Here all is for the rest and recuperation, including a variety of swimming pools, steam room, Turkish bath, gym, treatment rooms offering a wide range of services for the care of health and appearance, cosmetic procedures and programs on natural products. The «Hair Spa» salon is one of the few places in the world that offers personalized luxury Spa treatments to enhance and improve the structure of your hair. Hotel also features rooms for hosting different kinds of events, gallery of shops, car parking, car rental, limousine, laundry and dry cleaning services. The hotel is located in the centre of Athens, near the Acropolis and other city sights, 27 km (45 minutes drive) from Athens International Airport.