Press Release - Mandarin Oriental, Athens: The first Mandarin Oriental hotel in the Greek capital to debut at The Ellinikon
An emblematic partnership between Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Lamda Development and TEMES, on the coastal front of The Ellinikon
Athens, 23 May 2023 - BELT Riviera S.A., a company established by TEMES S.A. and HELLINIKON S.Μ.S.A., has signed an agreement with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group for the management of Mandarin Oriental, Athens, a new hotel and luxury branded residences, which will be developed on the coastal front of The Ellinikon, set to open in the summer of 2027.
According to the current plans, the investment includes a 5-star hotel with 123 rooms and suites, along with 17 luxury branded residences, affording breath-taking views of the Saronic Gulf and direct access to the sea. The hotel will showcase the legendary hospitality for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned, as well as multiple dining options and leisure facilities. It will also feature indoor and outdoor event spaces for meetings and social gatherings, just a few minutes from the cosmopolitan Agios Kosmas Marina. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental will offer the Group’s signature wellness therapies and beauty treatments, with a focus on locally inspired programmes.
The combination of high-end contemporary design and unobstructed sea views with a premium coastal beachfront location in the heart of the Athenian riviera, will make Mandarin Oriental, Athens, a truly unique destination for all guests.
James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group: "We are delighted to be working with TEMES S.A. and Lamda Development S.A. on this project. I am confident, that with this location and our legendary service, Mandarin Oriental, Athens will be the leading luxury hospitality hub for both travellers and Athenian residents”.
Odisseas Athanasiou, CEO of Lamda Development: “This new high-standard hotel complex will become another aesthetically superior landmark and serve as an additional international point of reference for this emblematic investment of The Ellinikon.”
Achilles V. Constantakopoulos, Chairman of TEMES S.A.: “We are thrilled with the progress of our strategic partnership with Lamda Development, and very proud to welcome together this exceptional brand to the Athenian Riviera.”
Mandarin Oriental, Athens will be the Group’s second property to launch in Greece, following Costa Navarino. Through this agreement, the world-renowned brand will establish its presence in the Greek capital, showcasing its trust in the country as a continuously growing high-end destination.