Miltiadis Andronis is a self-made man. Being one of the best hair stylists in Greece back at the time, he was one of the biggest supporters of beauty and fashion. Visiting Santorini was the beginning of an exciting journey in Greek hospitality business.
Tomes have been written about the importance of creativity and innovation and about having the boldness and determination to turn dreams into reality—remarkable traits that are themselves born of something much more elusive: imagination.
Everything begins with conjuring up new possibilities, new worlds, new ways of living. And when the gift of imagination is paired with those invaluable qualities of creativity and tenacity to follow through, that’s when the truly exceptional emerges.
That’s how the Andronis hospitality story began. With a man named Miltiadis Andronis arriving on Santorini for the very first time and a spark of Aegean magic that set his heart and imagination alight. He literally fell in love with the island and decided to further enhance the beauty of it through his very own vision. The fear of the unknown never held him back. For the very reason that he strongly believed in his powers and his idea that he would support all the way until today and the years to come. He started his hospitality endeavor with only 13 villas—the first 13 villas of Andronis Luxury Suites back in 2007. Putting his pure vision and personal touch in every single one of them he managed to introduce to people a Caldera hotel different from what they knew until then—a proper 5-star destination hanging at the edge of the Caldera cliffs featuring the water element in all of them. A factor that keeps differentiating all Andronis hotels until today; all of them feature either a hot tub or a pool. Andronis’ burning passion for creating beauty, his love for what he does, and the true trust to his dedicated team were, and still are, the pillars on which he stands strong and manages to bring to life what we know today as Andronis hotels.
All the above is just an idea, or even better just a glimpse, of what this self-made man has accomplished so far. It is only when you meet him and hear his story that you will feel the true essence of the narrative behind him and his vision. Gazing upon the island of Santorini, Andronis saw more than magnificent landscapes and spellbinding sunsets. He saw a new way of connecting with the island’s wild beauty and sharing its unique spirit with the world. A new way to bring the essence of philoxenia, that uniquely Greek kind of heartfelt hospitableness. A new kind of gorgeously effortless, cosmopolitan escape. A little spark of imagination that in 2007 came to life as the 5-star Andronis Luxury Suites.
Driven by his passion for beauty and showcasing each unique location’s magic, Miltiadis Andronis has since reimagined himself from top hairstylist and fashion aficionado to successful hotelier, imagining and bringing to life a collection of seven fabulous boutique hotels in Santorini and Athens. From the first Andronis Luxury Suites, to over 200 guestrooms today with Andronis Boutique Hotel, Alta Mare by Andronis, Andronis Concept Wellness Resort, Andronis Arcadia in Santorini and Andronis Athens, A77 Suites by Andronis in Athens, his hospitality brand continues to grow with bold projects that include a unique-in-Santorini €13 million staff housing initiative as well as two new hotels in the pipeline, which will bring the Andronis experience to brand new destinations in Greece and abroad.
All Andronis properties in Santorini and Athens deliver world-class luxury accommodation complemented by a fantastic array of experiences, facilities, and amenities—not least by exceptional dining and wine offerings. Andronis restaurants, elegant and inviting, offer a range of different culinary experiences and styles, and they also provide one of the country’s best wine lists, with fine and rare vintages from across Greece and around the world. Each of Andronis restaurants stands out in its respective field, while Lauda and Lycabettus restaurants on Santorini are consistently named amongst Greece’s best. Moreover, their annual Andronis Gastronomy Festival invites internationally acclaimed chefs and rising culinary stars to prepare menus for their guests at their top restaurants.
Of course, excellence isn’t just about showcasing amazing destinations, providing remarkable experiences, and being a market leader. True excellence is about demonstrating that same level of effort and dedication even when out of the spotlight. At Andronis, they pride themselves on being friendly, progressive, and open-minded, on the dedication with which they pursue their goals, and on the respect that guides their interactions with each other, their guests, and the communities in which they work. For Miltiadis Andronis, investing in people and striving to enhance employee satisfaction is about real effort and tangible results, such as his recent housing initiative for seasonal staff in Santorini, which includes a total of 200 staff residences as well as facilities for children, sports, and recreation. Ultimately, achieving excellence comes down to hard work, adaptability, and being passionate and driven about what you do—and when what you do is celebrate one-of-a-kind destinations, that all comes naturally.
Moreover, the foreseeing Summer of 2023 is welcoming the first Beefbar to ever open in Santorini in the iconic Andronis Arcadia. Crafting new hospitality experiences in 2023 and beyond, Andronis focuses its drive and ambition into updating its offering group-wide, adding two stellar new hotels in Milos and Tuscany to its exquisite portfolio. What remains the same is that each unique property is an ode to its location and to the spirit of philoxenia, redefining and reimagining luxury hospitality, and inviting you to truly experience and delight in each moment.
