The reason the capital is a must-see is "because its classical history has so distinctly influenced modern thought." He recommends taking a guided tour that covers both the historical and modern sites, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis Museum in addition to the Greek Parliament and other notable buildings around Syntagma Square. The Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is ideally situated on the same plaza as his choice of lodging. According to Stergiou, "it's the grande dame of Athenian hotels."