The Hilton Athens will be renamed Conrad – Strategic partnership with Ionian Hotel

Hilton and Ionian Hotel SA announced the signing of an agreement for the new hotel and private homes that will be created in the center of Athens. With this agreement, the luxury brands of Hilton Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Residences and Waldorf Astoria Residences will have a presence in Greece and will operate within the new destination developed by the Ionian Hotel. The emblematic building of Athens, which currently operates as Hilton Athens, is to be transformed into an innovative and multidimensional destination that will offer high quality hospitality, residences and multiple experiences to Greek and foreign visitors.

Simon Vincent, Executive Vice President & President, Hilton EMEA, said: “For more than half a century Hilton Athens has played a key role in making the city a leading international tourist destination, offering unforgettable experiences to visitors from all over the world, members of the Royal We are very proud to preserve and continue this historic legacy with the Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria and Conrad branded residences. Sardinia, Kuwait, Tulum, Rabat, Shanghai and Los Angeles in the coming year, with modern and luxurious interiors, a huge range of services and stunning views of the Acropolis, our new presence in Athens will be a unique addition to the Group’s development portfolio “.

The agreement further strengthens the long-term and close cooperation between Hilton and Ionian Hotel SA. and is an important milestone in the long-term presence of Hilton in Greece. Hilton Athens first opened its doors in 1963 as the first international chain hotel in the country and since then has contributed significantly to the emergence of Athens as a top tourist destination. Hilton Athens is an integral part of the history of the capital, as confirmed by the extensive research conducted a year ago by the Ionian Hotel in the context of dialogue and discussions with city officials, which highlighted the Hilton as a key element in the identity of the young destination.

The new destination is a strategic investment of over € 130 million from the Ionian Hotel, in addition to the initial investment of approximately € 145 million for the acquisition of the building. It aspires to introduce in the capital, an innovative development model of mixed use and to be a point of reference for its residents but also for visitors. It will include -in addition to the hotel- private residences, private club members, multiple restaurants and themed shopping areas, offering unique experiences through leisure and wellness activities, with the aim of further contributing to the establishment of Athens among the top choices in Europe for travel or even for permanent residence. Offering a unique combination of international and Greek brands, the new destination aspires to inspire the residents of the capital, as well as foreign visitors, inviting them to experience the authentic spirit of modern Athens.

“Our goal is to create an innovative city destination that will dynamically connect Athens and its inhabitants with the rest of the world. It is a great honor and pleasure for us to expand our strategic partnership with Hilton and we are confident that Hilton’s legacy “Athens, together with Hilton’s international know-how, will make a significant contribution to the further development of the capital,” Achilles said of the agreement. V. Konstantakopoulos, Chairman of the Board of Ionian Hotel SA, adding that, “After six decades of Hilton’s presence in Greece and cooperation with the group founded by Conrad Hilton, we are excited that we can now call it by its first name: Conrad”.

Dino Michael, Senior Vice President & Global Category Head of Hilton Luxury Brands, said: “Athens is a city that perfectly meets the needs of the modern traveler seeking luxury. With a long history, linked to culture and entertainment, it is the suitable location for the hospitality of the brand Conrad Hotels & Resorts in Greece.At the same time, we are seeing a growing demand for private homes that offer our characteristic high level of hospitality, which is why we are very happy to expand our cooperation with the Ionian Hotel and we present this fascinating figure for the first time in Athens “.

The new Conrad Hotel, which is expected to welcome its first guests in 2024, will have around 280 rooms and suites, as well as around 50 Conrad Residences and Waldorf Astoria Residences. This project is the latest addition to Hilton’s rapidly growing luxury portfolio at European level, which now extends to locations such as the Algarve in Portugal, Amsterdam and Rome. With a presence on five continents with 40 hotels, Conrad Hotels & Resorts caters to the citizens of the world, combining innovation with modern design and art.

In addition to hotel amenities, Waldorf Astoria and Conrad have a world-class portfolio of residences that redefine luxury by combining the comfort of a high-end private home with top-notch design and superior service in locations such as Ko Samui, Chicago. Dubai and Las Vegas.