Grande Bretagne isn’t an old school hospitality exercise in taxidermy! On the contrary, alongside the glitz, history and glamour, contemporary touches, luxe detailing and modern happenings remind guests that whilst they are staying in a historic property they are actually living in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capitals. A particular noisy or late-night demonstration in Syntagma will most likely result in one of the hotel’s divine scented candles being delivered to your room in a ribboned gift bag complete with an apologetic note from the management. Multi-awarded French pastry chef, Arnaud Larher, collaborates with Grande Bretagne to create signature desserts for every season. Eat off Versace crockery in the hotel’s Winter Garden while nibbling on scrumptious single-bite treats. Unwind with a small batch gin and tonic at Alexander’s Bar under an 18th-century tapestry of Alexander the Great. And the hotel’s 8th floor crowning glory, GB Roof
188 The Cultured Traveller Sep-Nov 2018