Hotel Grande Bretagne among the top hotels in Europe at the CNT Awards

Hotel Grande Bretagne was named the top hotel in Greece by the readers of the British edition of Condé Nast Traveller magazine, winning first place in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, in the Our Readers’ Favourite Hotels in Europe category.

This distinction is particularly important as it comes from the votes of thousands of travelers, who once again recognized the exceptional quality of services and the emblematic character of the historic hotel. Hotel Grande Bretagne has been honored repeatedly by the institution in previous years, confirming the constant preference and trust of its international visitors. Greek hospitality overall shone again this year as one of the top global destinations.

Condé Nast Traveller gathered more than 182,500 entries from UK readers, who rated their travel experiences around the world, highlighting the destinations they are looking forward to visiting again.

With a history and prestige spanning decades, the Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious institution in the travel and hospitality industry, a symbol of excellence and trust for the international tourism community.

The hotel’s General Manager, Hom Parviz, said:

“This recognition from Condé Nast Traveller readers is a great honour for the entire team at the Grande Bretagne Hotel. It reflects our consistency, passion and dedication to offering a hospitality experience worthy of the history of this hotel and the expectations of our guests.”

The Hotel Grande Bretagne, a historic landmark of Athens since 1874, dominates Syntagma Square, opposite the Greek Parliament, with a unique view of the Acropolis. Combining luxury, historical glamour and modern hospitality, it offers its guests an unparalleled accommodation experience. With award-winning restaurants, sophisticated wellness areas and high-standard services, it is the ultimate destination for discerning travelers from all over the world.