Additionally, it will include “the highest outdoor rooftop terrace in Athens,” with a rooftop pool deck, bars, and the Rock Spa and Body Rock Fitness.Ĭonstruction of the project is expected to begin within the first months of 2023, and last about three years, setting the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens in 2026. The development calls for a casino comprising 200 tables and 2,000 gaming machines, plus a tower that consists of more than 1,000 guest rooms and suites overlooking the waterfront or views across Athens to the Parthenon. 'Along with Hard Rock, we are realizing a private investment of over 1 billion euros, reaffirming our trust in Greece's prospects and potential.'

'This development will create a premium tourism spot, expected to offer employment to thousands of people, yield significant revenues to the public sector, and add value to Greece's brand,' said George Peristeris, Chairman and CEO of GEK Terna Group. 'This development will bring over 3,000 jobs to the people of Greece and we look forward to bringing our unique brand of entertainment to provide an unparalleled experience for guests of all ages.'Ī press statement describes Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens as “an international destination, offering its visitors an exciting mix of entertainment, food and beverage,” plus accommodations embracing the Mediterranean climate and providing special outdoor spaces. 'We are thrilled to announce the partnership with GEK TERNA Group and further expand Hard Rock's reach across the globe in the great City of Athens,' said Jim Allen, Hard Rock International Chairman. Additionally, it will include a premier meeting and convention space, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue, internationally renowned food and beverage, a luxurious Rock Spa and Pool Complex, and a high-end retail promenade.

The resort will feature a 5-star luxury hotel and a world-class gaming floor. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens is described in a press release as set to become “a unique destination in Europe.” The venue will be located in the Athens Riviera area, within the context of “The Ellinikon” development, a “city within a city” at the site of Athens' former international airport. Hard Rock International and ATHEX-listed conglomerate GEK Terna Group held a special event on Wednesday, signaling the official start of their partnership for the construction and operation of an integrated resort and casino, to open in 2026. Construction of the upcoming Hard Rock Casino at Hellinikon in Athens, Greece, is set to begin.

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