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Conrad Athens The Ilisian
Athens, Greece · Conrad · Core Luxury
Athens' first international chain hotel opened in 1963 as the Hilton, with Conrad Hilton at the ceremony and Yiannis Moralis reliefs on the facade; guests later included Onassis, Sinatra, Bergman, and Quinn. It housed the IOC during the 2004 Olympics, closed in January 2022, and reopened on 23 April 2026 as Conrad Athens The Ilisian with 278 Conrad rooms plus Conrad and Waldorf Astoria residences above.
- 280 rooms
- Opened 1963
- Neighborhood: Kolonaki
About Conrad Athens The Ilisian
- Conrad Hilton attended the 20 April 1963 opening of what was then Athens' first international chain hotel.
- Artist Yiannis Moralis designed the Greek-themed sculptural reliefs that still mark the hotel's exterior facade.
- The hotel served as International Olympic Committee headquarters throughout the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
- It closed on 31 January 2022 and reopened on 23 April 2026 with inventory cut from 506 to 278 Conrad rooms, plus 18 Conrad and 37 Waldorf Astoria residences upstairs.
- Past guests included Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, Frank Sinatra, Ingmar Bergman, and Anthony Quinn.
History
Athens' first international chain hotel opened on 20 April 1963 as the Hilton, with Conrad Hilton at the ceremony and Yiannis Moralis reliefs on the facade. Guests later included Aristotle Onassis, Frank Sinatra, Ingmar Bergman, and Anthony Quinn. It housed the International Olympic Committee during the 2004 Games, closed on 31 January 2022, and reopened on 23 April 2026 as Conrad Athens The Ilisian with 278 Conrad rooms plus 18 Conrad and 37 Waldorf Astoria residences above.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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