Hilton just announced its biggest Greece expansion ever -- and Corfu is the headliner.
Conrad Corfu opens summer 2026 as a 136-room beachfront resort with a 200-meter private beach, indoor and outdoor heated pools, and direct access to Old Town Corfu's cobblestone streets. It's bookable with Hilton Honors points starting August 1, 2026.
But that's just one piece of a much bigger story. Hilton is opening four new hotels across Greece this spring and summer, and when you combine them with existing Marriott and IHG options, Greece quietly has one of the most diverse points hotel landscapes in Europe. Here's the full picture.
The New Hilton Greece Hotels (Spring/Summer 2026)
Conrad Corfu -- ~75,000 Hilton Points/Night
The crown jewel of Hilton's Greece expansion. Conrad Corfu sits on a secluded stretch of Corfu's eastern coast with 136 rooms, suites, and villas. The resort features a 200-meter beachfront, a spa, multiple restaurants, and views across the Ionian Sea to mainland Greece.
Researcher intel puts opening points pricing around 75,000 Hilton Honors per night, with cash rates starting at $348. If those numbers hold, that's roughly 0.5 CPP -- typical for a new Conrad. But Hilton's dynamic pricing means low-demand dates could dip, and the Amex MR transfer trick applies: 75,000 Hilton points = 37,500 Amex MR. A $348 Conrad beachfront room for 37,500 Amex points is effectively 0.9 CPP on your MR.
Why this matters for points travelers: Corfu has had ZERO points hotels until now. This island -- one of Greece's most popular -- was entirely cash-only. Conrad Corfu changes that overnight.
Transfer path: Amex MR -> Hilton at 1:2 (37,500 Amex MR per night)
Sandblu Santorini (LXR Hotels and Resorts) -- Pricing TBD
LXR is Hilton's ultra-luxury brand, and Sandblu will be its Greek debut. The 66-room property sits on Santorini's eastern coast at the foothills of Ancient Thira. Opening for summer 2026, this will be the first major chain luxury hotel on Santorini -- a destination dominated by independent boutique hotels.
Points pricing hasn't been confirmed yet, but LXR properties typically range from 80,000 to 150,000+ Hilton points per night. Given Santorini's premium cash rates (easily $500-1,500/night for luxury properties), this could deliver strong CPP.
Hilton Chania -- Pricing TBD
A new 85-room property in Crete's charming port city. Our database already shows a Vignette Collection Chania (IHG) at 40,000 points for $161 and a Hilton Garden Inn Chania City at 60,000 points for $221 -- neither delivers strong CPP. The new Hilton Chania could offer a better points option for Crete if pricing is competitive.
Conrad Athens -- Pricing TBD
A 307-room urban luxury hotel in the Greek capital. Useful as a pre/post-island stopover bookable with Hilton points.
Bonus for early bookers: Hilton is offering 2,000 bonus Hilton Honors points per stay at new hotels through April 30, 2026.
Existing Greece Points Hotels Worth Knowing
The new Hilton properties join an already solid roster. Here's what's currently bookable from our database:
Santorini
| Hotel | Program | Pts/Night | Cash | CPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaves Oia Suites | Marriott | 60,000 | $1,200 | 2.0c |
| Santo Maris Oia | Marriott | 50,000 | $800 | 1.6c |
| Domes Novos (Autograph) | Marriott | 61,000 | $429 | 0.7c |
| Aressana Spa (SLH/Hilton) | Hilton | 81,000 | $265 | 0.3c |
The clear winner: Canaves Oia Suites at 60,000 Marriott points for $1,200/night = 2.0 CPP. That's one of the best Marriott redemptions in all of Europe. With the 5th night free, a 5-night stay costs 240,000 points for $6,000 in value -- 2.5 CPP effective.
Crete
| Hotel | Program | Pts/Night | Cash | CPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vignette Collection Chania | IHG | 40,000 | $161 | 0.4c |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chania City | Hilton | 60,000 | $221 | 0.4c |
Two options, but neither delivers strong CPP -- which is exactly why a new Hilton Chania matters.
Corfu: What to Expect
For readers unfamiliar with Corfu, here's the quick pitch:
- The island: Greece's greenest island, covered in olive groves and cypress trees. Venetian, French, and British colonial history give Corfu Town a unique character unlike any other Greek island.
- The beaches: Paleokastritsa has dramatic coves with turquoise water. Canal d'Amour in Sidari has naturally carved rock tunnels. The east coast (where Conrad Corfu sits) has calmer, warmer water.
- The vibe: More lush and cosmopolitan than the Cycladic islands (Santorini, Mykonos). Families and couples love it. Less "party island," more "Italian Riviera meets Greek island."
- Getting there: Corfu Airport (CFU) has direct flights from London, Frankfurt, Vienna, and seasonal routes from other European cities. From the US, connect through Athens (1-hour flight) or a European hub.
The Strategy: Building a Greece Points Trip
With the new Hilton openings, you can now build a multi-island Greece trip almost entirely on points:
Sample 11-Night Itinerary:
Total estimated cost: ~240,000 Marriott + ~450,000 Hilton points for 11 nights across three destinations. That's a mix of Chase UR (for Marriott) and Amex MR (for Hilton at 1:2 = 225,000 MR).
Bottom Line
Corfu going from zero points hotels to a Conrad in one move is the kind of supply-side shift that creates real opportunity. "Conrad Corfu points booking" will have search volume this summer, and right now there are zero guides for it.
For the broader Greece picture, Marriott owns the Santorini sweet spots (Canaves Oia at 2.0 CPP is exceptional), and Hilton is aggressively filling the gaps with Conrad, LXR, and standard-brand properties across the islands. If you have Amex MR, the 1:2 Hilton transfer makes these new Greek properties surprisingly accessible.
Book early -- Conrad Corfu is accepting reservations starting August 1, and peak summer dates will get snapped up fast.
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Sarah Cole
Sarah covers destination guides, hotel reviews, and points strategy at Itravy. She specializes in luxury travel and award redemptions.
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