Mercure Patras Astir opens in Patras after €10m renovation
The former Astir hotel reopened as Mercure Patras Astir following a full renovation, now offering 116 rooms.
The Mercure Patras Astir hotel was inaugurated in Patras, operated under the Mercure brand of Accor and Vassilicos House of Hospitality. The property, formerly known as Astir and in operation since 1973, underwent a full renovation starting in 2024, with investment exceeding €10 million.
Following the renovation, the hotel reopened with 116 rooms and suites, conference facilities spanning over 700 square meters, a roof garden with a pool, parking, a restaurant, a bar and a gym. It is located in a prime position overlooking the port of Patras.
The opening ceremony was led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism, Vassia Koutsoukou, with representatives of local and state authorities in attendance. Alexandros Vassilikos, President of Vassilicos House of Hospitality, said this marks "the third consecutive investment by our group in Patras."
The new hotel joins the Mercure network, which includes more than 1,000 properties in over 65 countries under the Accor group. According to our own reporting, Mercure Patras Astir has been added to the portfolio of Vassilicos House of Hospitality in partnership with Accor.