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The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson
Individuals is the only branded hotel on famed Voukourestiou
Street, the most upscale retail street in the center of Athens, home to
prominent international luxury fashion houses and renowned Greek designers. To
match its location, The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
boasts a strikingly modern, wavy façade made of white thermal insulation
panels. The interiors aim to create a synergy between a genuine urban Athenian
experience and a calm and elegant hotel stay.
The new upscale boutique hotel features 24 spacious guest rooms and
suites, including a presidential suite which has a large terrace and views of
Lycabettus Hill. The hotel occupies a former public building from the 1960s
which has been transformed by the award-winning Greek-Swedish firm, OOAK
architects, who have created true synergy between a lively Athenian social
experience and a calm and elegant hotel stay. All rooms feature premium
materials native to Greece.
Hotel guests benefit from a range of services, from free high-speed
internet access to a unique outdoor fitness center. Already making a mark as a
lifestyle destination, the hotel’s hip restaurant and bar area on the ground
floor invites the city into the hotel and focuses on fresh, sustainable
ingredients to create tasty Mediterranean and international dishes. The hotel
lobby and bar provide a trendy space for all types of art events and social
gatherings in the city.
“Our guests can expect an unparalleled experience of elegance and style
in the heart of Athens’ most exclusive area. Whether it’s culture,
entertainment, or shopping, our hotel is the perfect base for all that Athens
has to offer. The Social is not just a place to stay, it's a destination for
socializing and experiencing the vibrant Athenian culture”, says Eleni
Basmpani, Hotel Manager of The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson
Individuals.
Following the opening of The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson
Individuals, Radisson Hotel Group’s Greek portfolio now includes six hotels in
operation. In 2021 and 2022, the Group expanded its resort portfolio with
Radisson Blu Zaffron Hotel, Santorini and Radisson Blu Euphoria Resort, Mykonos
in the Cyclades, as well as Radisson Resort Plaza Skiathos in the Northern
Sporades, offering guests a wide selection of destinations and hotel brands
from which to choose.
Image Credit: ©
Radisson Hotels
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