Mitsis Hotels Group refers to the future of the historic IDEAL cinema in the center of Athens with its announcement, regarding the implementation of the 36 million euro investment for the reformation, renovation and modernization of the Schliemann-Mella Mansion, in a luxury hotel unit 5 stars.

As specified in the Group’s announcement, “in consultation with the competent authorities and bodies, it will propose solutions, especially to the Ministry of Culture, in order to remove any spatial and aesthetic oppression of the neighboring neoclassical buildings, with the aim of highlighting and protecting monumental environment, in which the building is located.

At the same time, the use of the cinema will be expanded, with those of the theater and the conference center, which will highlight the space, upgrade its use and increase its attendance. The assignment of the operation of the cinema to an international company in the field of entertainment will increase both its aesthetics and infrastructure, as well as its visibility.”

As the announcement continues, “a team of experienced engineers will indicate the most appropriate and efficient renovation and remodeling of the building. The drafting of a Static Adequacy Study, especially in the area of ​​the IDEAL cinema, is a task of primary importance, in order to ensure the safety of its visitors. For this reason, after receiving the building and as soon as work is allowed to be carried out and the required building permits issued, which are currently suspended by decision of the Ministry of the Environment, the Group will immediately take the necessary actions for the safety of the public. »

“With 45 years of experience in the hotel industry, the Mitsis Hotels Group will utilize the property in the best and most efficient way for the benefit of the Greek State and the Greek Economy, investing significant funds for the maintenance, renovation and preservation of the character of the historic building, with the aim of highlighting the unique experience of modern Athens to the visitors” said Stavros Mitsis, CEO of the Group.

The Shliman Mansion – Mella, was built in the 1880s – 1890s and belongs to the complex of four houses erected by Errikos Shliman on Panepistimi Street. It was designed by Ernst Ziller and includes a ground floor-mezzanine and four floors above the ground floor, with a total area of ​​7,115.62 square meters, as well as an additional building in the uncovered area that was not built at the same time as the Schliemann-Mella Palace which houses the IDEAL cinema, 829.50 square meters.