2011 November

Hotel Grande Bretagne – A Luxury Collection Hotel

November 30, 2011 By

With breathtaking views of the famed Acropolis and Parthenon regal Constitution Square and the Parliament lush Lycabettus Hill or the original Olympic Stadium the multi-awarded 5 star Hotel Grande Bretagne offers an unrivalled perspective of Athens' mythical history. Newly renovated with meticulous attention to every detail our 320 rooms and suites marry charming old-world elegance with state-of-the-art facilities. Customised with sumptuous fabrics original artwork and a superb collection of restored antiques from Christie's and Sotheby's each guest room also incorporates the latest modern enhancements such as flat screen plasma televisions and High Speed Internet Access. While our 59 suites enjoy additional benefits like daily fresh fruit and flowers gourmet chocolates and personalised Butler Service-all of our beautifully appointed accommodations capture the essence of gracious hospitality with nightly turndown service shoe shine service well-stocked refreshment centers indulgent bathroom toiletries pure cotton bathrobes plush slippers and refreshing bottles of water. Showcasing exquisite cuisine in a myriad of magical settings the Hotel Grande Bretagne entices with some of the most extraordinary and enjoyable gastronomic experiences in Athens. From the spectacular GB Roof Garden with views of the majestic Acropolis to the perennially glamorous GB Corner restaurant to our magnificent Cellar and its astonishing 3000 bottles of wine-the choices are inspiring indulgent and incomparable.

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A Greek Priest, by Count Amadeo Preziosi

November 29, 2011 By

A Greek Priest, by Count Amadeo Preziosi (1816-82). Watercolour. Greece, 19th century.

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Aristoteles Hotel

November 28, 2011 By

Aristoteles is a superior C'class central hotel which exposes the true values of Greek hospitality . Rooms with all modern comfort ensuring a unique stay in this ancient and charming city. It is located adjacent to Omonia ( main underground station - 300m ) allowing for easy Rail (Larissa station- 500m ) and bus access. Beeing so centrally located will enable you to move easily around the cityenjoying the sights that Athens has to offer.The National Archeological Museum is just around the corner and Acropolis 1km away.The warm welcome and dignified atmospherefriendly service and home confort have made ARISTOTELES to be one of the Best Value for Money hotels in Athens as well as the current pick of ' butget hotels '.All 60 private comfortable rooms have Cable T.V telephone Hair dryer mini fridge air-conditionw.c - shower and Free WiFi.Multilingual reception staff always glad to assist you in any matter- tours cruises rent a car tickets to the islands etc. ( open 24 hours )Dinning Room open 07:00 until 09:30 a.m. for breakfast or enjoy a typical Greek meal all day. The bar is open from 18.00 to 23.00FREE :-Internet Access Point at the Lobby-Air Conditioning-WiFi Official Member of theHospitality Network for theAthens 2004 Olympic Games

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‘Blue & Buff Charity’ or ‘The Patriarch of the Greek Clergy applying for Relief’, 1793.

November 27, 2011 By

Coloured etching by James Gillray. This political caricature satirises the subscription raised by Charles James Fox after his coalition defeat over the India Bill, regarding the governing of India by the East India Company. The crowd are all depicted holding daggers and begging for alms in the Crown and Anchor Inn on 5 June 1793. The people illustrated include Charles Mahon 3rd Lord Stanhope, Joseph Priestley and Hall the apothecary. Hall was secretary to the Whig Club and the Charity Committee and his pocket holds a syringe and a medicine bottle labelled W Pitt. Dimensions: 422 mm x 349 mm.

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AEGEAN MELATHRON THALASSO SPA HOTEL

November 27, 2011 By

Aegean Melathron is a luxury 5-Star hotel a member of the Aegean Star Hotels Group. It is situated in the Peninsula of Kassandra at Chalkidiki which is a steady centre of attraction for thousands of visitors both from Greece and abroad.The location is breathtaking and offers contrasting natural landscapes of unique beauty. The hotel is enveloped amongst forest wood trees reaching all the way down to a golden beach and the crystal-clear blue waters of the Gulf of Toroni. The hotel is built over two sides of the main road and connected by a private pedestrian underpass. The rooms at the upper part of the hotel have pool and garden view; the rooms at the lower part of the hotel have sea view. An electrical club car transportation service is available within the complex.

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‘Greek Hero, (Knight Collection)’, c 1857.

November 26, 2011 By

Photograph by Roger Fenton. In 1853, the British Museum asked Fenton to document parts of their collection as their official photographer. He went on to take many photographs of classical busts, skeletons, Assyrian tablets and other works of art. Fenton was a founding member of the Royal Photographic Society and one of the most influential photographers of the 1850s. He is best known as one of the first war photographers, from his work in the Crimea in 1855. However, he also took many highly-regarded photographs of the Royal Family as well as many superb landscapes, architectural studies and still lifes.

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Alexander the Great Beach Hotel

November 25, 2011 By

A well-run hotel complex of a 5-story main building under the name FILIPPOS with fully renovated rooms and 5 more 3-story buildings with 21 rooms each under the names: ARISTOTELES AMFIPOLIS VERGINA PELLA and THESSALONIKI. The length of the beach is about 2 kms of natural sand at its best and the waters are turquoise blue. On the pine hill 80 meters above the shore lays the Alexander the Great Beach hotel which is owned and operated by the hotel family P.A.P Corp. for the last 30 years.The main building has an elegant lobby with the reception desk and a comfortable lounge area and Internet Corner. Other amenities include the ROXANI Main Restaurant the a la carte restaurant open air ANTONIS TAVERN the OLYMPIAS caf a games room the CAVIROS Conference Hall the PLOUTARCHOS Mini-Market and Souvenir Shop an exclusive AIGNER corner and the KASSANDRA DECK Bar with its spacious terrace where one can enjoy the superb view of the sea the moon rise while tasting a cool cocktail under the sounds of international music to sail away. In the hotel's beautifully tended garden you can enjoy the freshwater pool with its separate children's pool as well as the PANORAMA Pool bar sun beds and umbrellas. On the beach the OASIS BEACH BAR operates all day. Beach towels Service available. Laundry Secretarial services upon request. Hair dresser and Baby sitting upon request. Exclusive Spa Therapies with the Organic JUST PURE made in Germany Health Products. 24 hrs Client Service guaranteed.P.A.P Corp. is an Environmental Friendly managed hotel company who is an active member of all major National and International Eco friendly Organizations for the last 30 years with numerous of actions dedicated to the Preservation of Nature. Beach is awarded with the Blue Flag ever since the Constitution of the European Program.

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Plaza Vouliagmeni Strand Hotel

November 24, 2011 By

Just a stone's throw away from the sandy beaches of Vouliagmeni and a 20 minute drive to Athens Center Plaza is the ideal place to relax and to conduct business at the same time. Our unique location means you are near the center of Athens and the Acropolis very close to the Airport (ideal for stopovers) all while staying in a resort area.Inside this gracious Hotel quiet elegance prevails.The sophistication of the lobby's decor extends to its restaurants and lounges.