As if the country's signature blend of history, culture, cuisine and powder-soft beaches wasn't enough, travelers now have another enticing reason to visit Greece. Conrad Athens The Ilisian — formerly the iconic Hilton Athens — has officially opened its (gorgeous) doors.
First opened in 1963 (with then-first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in attendance at the grand opening party), the venerable property was initially known as the Hilton Athens and helped usher Greece into the international luxury tourism sector.
The remodel attempted to maintain some of the elements that made the hotel so iconic, including the original custom marble façades, inspired by Greek mythology and sculpted by pioneering Greek artist Yannis Moralis. Inside, preserved midcentury elements sit alongside newly commissioned pieces by Athenian artists.
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