Greek Culture & Lifestyle Center 

The spirit of Greece in China

Endless inspiration, compelling atmosphere 

Sanctuary of Greek culture, gastronomy, hospitality

Global Leaders' Club 

Positively influencing the world

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Hellas House

A landmark of Greek Culture & Lifestyle Center in Shanghai.
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the true spirit of Greece in China.

Hellas House is the vision of Pavlos and Sophia Kontomichalos to create an exclusive Global Leaders’ Club where guests enjoy the best of Greek Culture, Gastronomy and Hospitality.

The holistic approach to personal betterment engaging mind, body, environment and nutrition is a Hellenic legacy. Passionate dedication to share the Greek holistic experience in China, toward empowering a healthier and happier life, is the inspiration of Hellas House.

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The Center resides in a majestic Shanghainese villa, built in 1936, located in the Old French Concession in the heart of Shanghai.  Architecturally, the stately mansion reflects the influences of Greece, Old Europe and Shanghai.

The History Hall, an experiential historical pathway, showcases the spirit of Greece throughout the ages, from the dawn of time and the great Hellenic Civilizations to the Classical Era depicted in original copies of monumental art. Life size sculptures of the Cycladic Era combine with mythological scenes from the Acropolis frieze, ancient artifacts and marble busts of the great poets and philosophers, including Homer, symbolizing the enduring legacy of the Cradle of Western Civilization.

Set on five levels, the first floor features the Elaion Open Kitchen with a menu of Greek gastronomic creations prepared by Hellas House chefs. The Eros Lounge is the perfect all day dining setting for enjoying Hellas House’s healthy Mediterranean fare.  The Eros Garden, a uniquely tranquil and engaging garden area with pool, provides the idyllic centerpiece for distinguished corporate events and festive social occasions. The Hellas House Dionysus wine cellar offers guests the opportunity to taste and deepen their knowledge of fine Greek wines. On the mezzanine level, the H Hall, a multi-functional exhibition space, is the ideal venue for many activities including corporate meetings, art exhibits, educational seminars and lectures. The Aegean and Minoan Halls on the upper floor comprise a private two-room suite for private dining, with adjoining lounge. The Sophia Room at the top is an exclusively private space with fine library.

Hellas Group

Hellas Group - HG - is a group of remarkable companies dedicated to sharing the spirit and quality of Greek Hospitality and Gastronomy with the world, reflected in the group’s name initials. A group created with the aim to spread, preserve and encourage the integration of the Greek culture along with all its dimensions in the global landscape.

From ancient times, Greeks treated strangers with respect and attention. This generosity and courtesy was integrated into the Greek culture and passed down from generation to generation until it became known to the world as "philoxenia", Greek hospitality. Dedicated to this proud legacy, Hellas Group pioneered new paths to continue spreading Greek hospitality to the corners of the world with EROSANTORINI, MY ODYSSEY and through our respective brands.

As a cornerstone of our philosophy, EROSANTORINI is welcoming world travelers to experience the epitome of Greek hospitality on the spectacular   island of Santorini in Greece. An astonishing and sophisticated exclusive-use estate, with five independent suites, EROSANTORINI is nestled in a magical setting, making a dream come true for a Greek holiday of a lifetime.

Offering unparalleled level of services, MY ODYSSEY, is a premier luxury travel company for Greece, Italy and South European countries, serving the crème de la crème of the global travel scene. MY ODYSSEY allows world travelers to organize unforgettable trips to the Mediterranean and experience the ultimate of Greek hospitality.

The amazing Mediterranean climate, as well as regional micro-climates, have contributed to the variety of crops and fruits of the earth resulting in high quality, Greek produce of all kinds, such as olive oil, wine, herbs & spices, as well as dairy, fish, meat and seafood. Hellas Group has made it easy for international travelers to experience an amazing culinary journey around Greece with the creation of MILOS restaurant in Shanghai, ELAION olive oil, TSELEPOS wines and AMPHORA Greek food & spirits-import trade enterprise.

Bringing the heart and spirit of Greek cuisine to the world, ELAION produces and distributes the world’s finest Greek early harvest olive oil, the base of the Mediterranean gastronomical culture and every Greek recipe, while TSELEPOS wines, with some of the most popular indigenous Greek grape varieties, offer deliciously aromatic wines worldwide.

AMPHORA introduces a wide variety of high quality alimentary products and Greek gourmet delicacies to the international market, bringing an authentic taste of Greece into every home.

Our latest cornerstone, HOW authentic retail experience store, introduces Greek hospitality and gastronomy in the heart of Shanghai. Nature sets a limit on precious products and HOW makes sure you get a taste of them. Apart from the well-established TSELEPOS & ELAION products, our guests can also explore Greek honey, Organic herbs and the Korres line of natural cosmetics.

Our activities reflect our vision – bringing the best of Greece to the rest of the world.

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The Vision

Hellas House is the fulfillment of the owners’ vision to introduce a new dimension in the cultural landscape of Shanghai.

A private endeavor representing five years in the making, Hellas House represents the passionate dedication of the owners to bring the very best of Greece to China. Every detail of the 5-level stately heritage mansion reflects the ancient wisdom, values, philosophy and gastronomic heritage of Hellas.

The philosophy of an holistic lifestyle toward achieving personal betterment is a Hellenic legacy. Hellas House welcomes a world of leading influencers to live the tradition, which engages, mind, body, environment and nutrition, in a sanctuary of Greek culture in Shanghai. In the spirit of Greek hospitality (philoxenia and philotimo, Greek tradition of respect and honor from host to guest), we welcome our guests to inspirational experiences.

The Mansion

Hellas House is designed for guest enjoyment at all levels and comprises a collection of elegant halls, as well as a lovely garden area with pool. Each room is created to enhance the joys of contemporary lifestyle in a culturally inspiring environment reflecting the authenticity of exquisite Greek décor.

History Hall

The enduring influence of Greece as the Cradle of Western Civilization unfolds in the awe-inspiring legacy of Hellenic art. The History Hall showcases the contributions of the great Hellenic civilizations, from the Minoans to the philosophers, artists, poets of Classical Greece,  as a reminder of the universal value of the ‘Golden Age of Athens’ transcending time, ethnicity and space. Private Cultural Guided Tours are available on request.

Elaion Open Kitchen

Homer referred to Elaion (Greek olive oil) as ‘golden liquid.’ The Elaion Open Kitchen offers a superb menu of Greek cuisine created by Hellas House chefs. Every single dish is prepared with the best Greek products, some representing our own production, as well as carefully selected fresh, high quality, local products.  Elaion Open Kitchen will be a lively space offering a variety of activities including cooking lessons, which highlight culturally enriching topics, such as ‘Learn how to pair dishes with Greek Wine.’

Eros Lounge

The Eros Lounge, inspired by the Greek passion for socializing, conversation and casual dining is a perfect choice for all day dining, friendly gatherings and business engagements in a welcoming environment.

Dionysus Wine Cellar

Dionysus, god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine.  The Dionysus Wine Cellar reflects the long tradition of fine Greek wines in a robust selection to satisfy the connoisseur. The Wine Cellar has the finest and largest Greek wine collection in Shanghai, with exceptionally high quality wines from regional vineyards of Greece. Wine tasting events are available on request.

 

Eros Garden

Eros Garden, named after Eros, Greek god of love, captures the romance of the Aegean lifestyle close to nature. The Garden Area, with its refreshing pool, is one of the largest in Shanghai. During the summer months, the Garden Area welcomes guests to enjoy all day dining in a pleasant oasis of lush greenery and flowers. Eros Garden, one of the most charming settings in Shanghai, will host many distinguished special occasions for the city’s social and corporate communities including Aegean wedding receptions, galas and, private cocktail parties. Hellas House Wedding Planning Center ensures a memorable wedding ceremony with the dedication and expertise to magically turn the mood of the elegant setting  into your once in a lifetime dream wedding.

H Hall

H Hall, multi-functional exhibition space, hosts a variety of cultural activities, as well as corporate meetings, conferences and workshops.  The vision of H Hall is to share knowledge through inspiring events which enrich understanding of the Greek Culture and Heritage.

The Aegean Room

The Aegean Room, an elegant private lounge, ideal for aperitifs & digestifs, adjoins the Minoan Hall. The welcoming ambiance is especially designed for relaxation, conversation and exchange of ideas.

The Minoan Room

The Minoan Room, offers the ultimate in private dining with an exquisite decor of art objects representing the Creto-Mycenaean Period.  The private dining hall, with fireplace, is available to guests for private meetings, tailor made, private dining and VIP receptions combined with the Aegean Room.

Sophia Room

Sophia Room can be offered for VVIP dining and meetings, offering to our special guests an exquisite environment in complete privacy.

Contact info

Opening hours: 10:00-24:00
Tel: 189 0174 0096
Email: info@hellas-house.cn


Hellas House is the newest member of the Hellas Group, an intergrated group of companies that provide a cultural link between Greece and China
www.hellasg.com