DESTINATION
Building on its rich legacy, this historic building in the heart of the Ilisia neighborhood is being transformed into a unique mixed-use hub. It will feature a luxury hotel, private branded residences, a private lifestyle members’ club, a wide-range of gastronomic experiences, and an array of services and facilities that will redefine city living in Athens.
Building on its rich legacy, this historic building in the heart of the Ilisia neighborhood is being transformed into a unique mixed-use hub. It will feature a luxury hotel, private branded residences, a private lifestyle members’ club, a wide-range of gastronomic experiences, and an array of services and facilities that will redefine city living in Athens.
HOSPITALITY AND LIVING
“Conrad Athens, The Ilisian” opens a new chapter in Athenian hospitality and is set to define luxury with its contemporary take on understated elegance. The hotel will offer 278 guest rooms and suites as well as a wide range of conference and event venues.
“Conrad Residences Athens, The Ilisian” and “Waldorf Astoria Athens, The Ilisian” will feature 55 branded and serviced private residences, introducing a novel residential experience in the city center.
Along with prominent views of the Acropolis, and bespoke services, hotel guests and residents will enjoy an array of unique facilities such as the largest pool landscape in the city center and an urban roof garden with outdoor sports area.
GASTRONOMY AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Ilisian will be a multifaceted destination introducing more than 10 distinct culinary and entertainment offerings, with innovative, complementary concepts, establishing it as a manifold entertainment hub in the city’s grid.
The iconic ‘Galaxy Bar’ is being reintroduced as ‘The Galaxy Dispensary’ – an eclectic gastro bar with a large wine and premium spirits’ collection. Next to ‘The Galaxy Dispensary’ will be ‘The Galaxy Supper Club,’ an exclusive upscale dining venue. This, along with a unique international gastronomy and entertainment concept, will revitalize the building’s top floor.
The Byzantino restaurant, an Athenian institution, will be reinvented as an all-day, chic brasserie, showcasing a crossover of Greek signature dishes and French classics.
The hotel’s lounge café and bar will be the heart of the vibrant lobby area, attracting locals and visitors from early morning until late at night.
The new poolside building on Michalakopoulou street will house a refined Japanese restaurant with a sophisticated culinary offering and elegant design.
The culinary experiences are enhanced by additional ethnic and immersive dining options, while an all-day lively outdoor bar-restaurant will serve the pool area.
PRIVATE LIFESTYLE MEMBERS’ CLUB
Extending over three levels and occupying more than 5,000 m2, a different kind of private members’ club is being developed for the dynamic community of Athens and beyond. The spaces and experiences offered by the members’ club promote a modern yet balanced lifestyle combining entertainment, wellbeing and personal growth.
Members will have access to unique facilities and services. The all-day lounge, restaurant and bar will combine multiple entertainment and relaxation spaces. The co-working space will feature hot-desking and lounge areas, an event forum, and office pods for small-scale business meetings. The state-of-the-art gym will offer a range of fitness offerings, an indoor pool and heat experiences, while members will also have access to the outdoor pool landscape -the largest in the city.
A rich and stimulating program of events and experiences will constantly create opportunities to discover new ideas, reflect, enjoy unique entertainment, and actively engage with a vibrant, sophisticated, open-minded and inspired community.
WELLNESS
The Ilisian brings a mix of signature wellness offerings accessible to residents, hotel guests and members. In addition to an expansive gym, the indoor fitness area also features a functional training zone, a range of specialized studios, a heat & cold exposure zone and an indoor pool. The elevated green rooftop training zone offers a 720-meter running track, a pickleball court and an outdoor training tower.
Another much anticipated anchor of The Ilisian’s wellness offering, accessible to all, is a state-of-the-art clinic, specializing in world-class anti-aging and holistic wellness therapies. Bringing together remedial, aesthetic and wellbeing experts under one roof, this carefully selected team of experts will offer an array of bespoke services, from cutting-edge aesthetic dermatology and acupuncture to signature spa treatments and mindfulness activities.
CURATED RETAIL EXPERIENCE
By the main hotel lobby, a curated and colorful retail zone will offer an immersive shopping and cultural experience that celebrates eclectic aesthetics, talented creators and fruitful synergies.
The focal point will be an inspired concept store with distinct character, combining up-and-coming niche brands with well-established luxury merchandise, many not available elsewhere in Greece, ranging across fashion, art and design. The concept store will be surrounded by an intriguing mix of diverse retail offerings as well as a top-end signature hair salon and an authentic barber shop.
