To one investment – Station for its tourist image Thessaloniki The Fattal House of Hotels is proceeding, with the official launch of NYX Hotel Thessaloniki on September 1st, as announced yesterday (22.7.2025) by the hotel manager, Konstantinos Ioannidis, at a press conference.
The project totaling 25m euros is part of the Group’s strategic expansion in Greece, which already includes investments of more than 120m euros in the country. The new hosting unit creates over 190 direct and indirect jobs, while aiming to further dynamic Thessaloniki as a multidimensional destination.
It is noted that the NYX Hotel Thessaloniki is housed in the historic building of Stadiou Street, which was transformed into a live art and creative hospitality. With 130 rooms, bar-restaurant, lounge, gym and specially designed venues for business and artistic events, the hotel is aimed at visitors looking for “more than just a stay”.
“We have high technological infrastructure and we cover 100% of the needs of a business trip. It is the perfect place for those who love street art, photos on Instagram and the modern city, “Ioannidis stressed.
As Ms. Andrie Kleanthous – Demosthenous, Director of Sales & Marketing of Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean: “This is not just a new arrival. It is the new reference point in a changing Thessaloniki. We want to offer experiences with identity and soul. This is the future of hospitality. “
The arrival in Thessaloniki is the natural continuation of the successful presence in Athens, where NYX Esperia Palace Athens, from 2023, redefined the concept of the Lifestyle City Hotel. The historic building on Stadiou Street was transformed into a live art and creative hospitality, with a fullness exceeding 90% in the high period, a stable annual development of 8% and more than 100,000 visitors a year.
The target audience includes tourists from the Balkans, Germany, the United Kingdom, Israel, Italy, France and Spain, with the last three emerging in rising markets for the area’s City Tourism.
The group’s strategic presence in Greece and SE Europe is strengthened
Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean, which manages the Group’s activities in Greece and Cyprus, continues its expansion policy after the successful operation of the NYX Esperia Palace in Athens. By 2026 the target is The creation of 15 hotels in Greece and Cyprus, out of the 11 operating today (4 in Greece and 7 in Cyprus).
Group’s CEO, Mr. Roni Aloni, pointed out that investments in Greece are already exceeding 120m euros and are expected to touch the 200 million euros, With new projects in Halkidiki and possible extensions to islands such as Kos and Corfu.
“We believe very much in the Greek market. Our investments have a 5-10 year horizon. Rhodes is very important to us, but we also have other Greek islands in the target, mainly large in size, such as Kos, Corfu, without excluding the smallest, “Mr Aloni said.
In terms of Europe, investment opportunities are being considered in Montenegro, Croatia, Albania and countries around Malta that combine the sun and the sea, according to him.
“It is not accidental to place and strengthen our presence in these areas. Cyprus remains a top choice for Europeans and Israelis, while Greece is consistently one of the top tourist destinations worldwide, “Ms Cleanthus said.
It is recalled that the Fattal House of Hotels Group, since its inception in 1998, has today has 345 hotels in 21 countries. Its portfolio includes five hotel brands: Leonardo Hotels, Leonardo Royal, Leonardo Boutique, Leonardo Limited Edition and the Lifestyle Brand NYX Hotels, which emphasizes art, music and urban culture. The group’s philosophy is based on three axes: authentic experience, contemporary design and a deep understanding of the modern traveler.