THE FACTS ABOUT GRAND BRETAGNE

Greece Athens

Since opening in 1874, the luxurious hotel Grand Bretagne has become an institution. Happily it was refurbished for the Olympic Games, which means the unparalleled views of the Acropolis are even better from its modern eighth-floor rooftop restaurant/bar, where guests can eat authentic Greek cuisine and sip some of the fine white wines now being produced locally. CONTACT 00 30 210 333 0000; www.grandebretagne.gr COST Doubles from 280 euros