A TIMELESS CITY LANDMARK
A LANDMARK BUILDING AND MODERNIST ICON
For almost 60 years, Hilton Athens has stood tall as a city landmark, representing the optimism of its era. Designed by renowned architects Emmanuel Vourekas, Prokopis Vassiliadis, Anthony Georgiades, and Spyros Staikos this building marked Greece’s entry into the global luxury tourism market, serving as a quintessential symbol of post-war development. This modernist icon boasts impressive facades along with the iconic compositions by acclaimed artist Yiannis Moralis combining architectural modernism with classical references and timeless Greek aesthetic ideals, leading in a harmonious coexistence of past and present.
A GLOBAL DESTINATION
The arrival of a global hotel brand in 1963 marked a new era for Athens, establishing it as an international tourist destination. Hilton Athens quickly became a portal to the world, showcasing the cosmopolitan face of Athens. The hotel attracted a distinguished international audience, including many celebrities and world leaders. Numerous national firsts occurred here: the first brunch, the first skyline bar and the first art gallery in a hospitality setting.
A PART OF ATHENIANS’ STORIES
The hotel was situated in one of the most iconic locations of the city’s center, greatly influencing the development of the surrounding area, which was named after it. In recent years, it maintained its connection to the city and its residents, whose personal stories have become intertwined with those of the building over its long and illustrious history. A unique and priceless legacy that shall be preserved.
