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Kimpton La Mer Crete – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Bar at The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts
- IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of two properties in Crete, Greece
- The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Crete are owned by the Gelasakis Group. Both properties mark brand debuts in Greece and are set to open in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of two properties on the island of Crete, Greece. The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Crete, both owned by the Gelasakis Group, will mark the debut of these brands in Greece. The hotels are slated to open in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Situated in the Chania city center near the port and market, The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection will have 39 guestrooms, multiple dining options, a wellness center, and a heated rooftop plunge pool.
Between Chania and Rethymno, Kimpton Crete will offer a luxury beach resort experience. The hotel, a 20-minute drive from Chania Airport, will sport 76 guestrooms, two restaurant offerings, a luxurious spa center with a seaside indoor pool, and direct access to Georgioupolis Beach.
Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed delight at the debut of the luxury and lifestyle brands in Greece. She pointed out Chania’s increasing popularity among high-end travelers and commented that adding two new properties would strengthen IHG’s portfolio in the country.
Antonis Gelasakis, CEO of Gelasakis Group’s Travel & Hospitality Divisions, noted Greece’s standing as a leading tourist destination in Europe and expressed excitement at partnering with IHG to bring two renowned brands to the country.
The Vignette Collection, IHG’s first collection brand, embodies distinct hotels that offer unique experiences. Each Vignette Collection hotel around the world provides a unique stay for guests. The brand has achieved over half its 10-year target of 100 hotels opening or operating worldwide within three years.
As of December 2024, IHG Hotels & Resorts has five open properties and two Six Senses resorts under development in Greece.
