The historic Grande Bretagne Hotel, located in the center of Athens, is among the most elegant hotels in the world, according to Conde Nast Traveller.

“If these walls could talk! Originally the mansion of a wealthy local aristocrat, throughout its 173-year history, this lavish property has been the center of Greek high society, occupied by Nazis, liberated by Allies and currently the most chic address in Athens.” the article says.

Apart from Grande Bretagne Hotel, there are six other hotels included in the list with the most elegant hotels: The Milestone – London, Hotel 1898 – Spain, The Royal Hawaiian – Oahu, Fairmont Banff Springs – Banff, El Convento – Cusco, Taj Lake Palace – Udaipur.