As if the nation’s signature mix of historical past, tradition, delicacies and powder-soft seashores wasn’t sufficient, vacationers now have one other attractive purpose to go to Greece. Conrad Athens The Ilisian — previously the long-lasting Hilton Athens — has formally opened its (attractive) doorways.
Conrad Athens The Ilisian is dwelling to 278 guestrooms and suites, touted as “among the many most spacious within the metropolis” by a press launch. Many function non-public balconies with views over town or the Aegean Sea. There are additionally 55 serviced residences, branded because the Conrad Residences Athens, The Ilisian and Waldorf Astoria Athens, The Ilisian.
This marks the Conrad model’s debut in Greece, however the property itself has been round for some time — 63 years, in reality.
First opened in 1963 (with then-first woman Jacqueline Kennedy in attendance on the grand opening social gathering), the venerable property was initially often known as the Hilton Athens and helped usher Greece into the worldwide luxurious tourism sector.
The rework tried to keep up a number of the parts that made the resort so iconic, together with the unique customized marble façades, impressed by Greek mythology and sculpted by pioneering Greek artist Yannis Moralis. Inside, preserved midcentury parts sit alongside newly commissioned items by Athenian artists.
The Conrad Athens is greater than a resort; it is a full-service group. This features a resort-style wellness heart, full with a spa, a working monitor, indoor and outside gyms, health class studios, a pickleball court docket, Athens’ largest outside pool panorama, and warmth and chilly remedy amenities.
There’s additionally a full lineup of culinary choices, with no fewer than 9 eating ideas led by double-Michelin-starred Greek chef Angelos Lantos. The famed Byzantino restaurant has been reimagined as Grande Brasserie, serving Greek-French fusion dishes, and the favored rooftop spot Galaxy Bar will return as Galaxy Dispensary and Galaxy Supper Membership later this 12 months. There may be additionally a Japanese restaurant, a foyer bar, a poolside restaurant and bar and extra.
Total, the advanced goals to draw not solely guests however locals, “drawing Athenians and world travellers collectively from morning to nighttime,” based on a press launch.
“Greece is certainly one of Hilton’s quickest‑rising markets in Europe, pushed by file customer demand and a rising deal with excessive‑high quality, 12 months‑spherical tourism,” mentioned Simon Vincent, CBE, president, Europe, Center East and Africa, Hilton. “With our portfolio in Greece rising from only a handful of lodges a number of years in the past to greater than fifty in the present day, and extra within the pipeline, the opening of Conrad Athens The Ilisian underscores our lengthy‑time period dedication to Athens and to Greece as a number one world tourism vacation spot.”
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Certainly, Conrad Athens The Ilisian is not the one Hilton property coming to Greece this 12 months. Sandblu Santorini, LXR Hotels & Resorts, opened earlier this month, whereas Conrad Corfu, certainly one of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026, is slated to open its doorways in August.
Want much more causes to plan a visit to Greece? Charges at Conrad Athens The Ilisian begin round $537, and customary room rewards will set you again 120,000 Hilton Honors factors per evening — making this an awesome place to redeem your Hilton free night certificate.
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