Hilton Brings Its Flagship Brand to Chania with the Opening of Hilton Chania Old Town Resort and Spa

Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, bringing Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ iconic hospitality to Chania’s historic region and Crete’s culturally rich coastline.

Property Overview
- Location: Just five minutes’ walk from Chania’s Old Town, Crete.
- Scale: 85 elegant rooms and suites.

Unique Features:
- Each room has a private balcony with a heated pool.
- Some suites include in‑room saunas and sweeping Aegean Sea views.
- Rooftop infinity pool, botanical garden, and panoramic sunset views.

Culinary Experiences
- Poème de la Canée → All‑day dining with Mediterranean flavors, cocktails, and live music.
- Céleste Rooftop → Sophisticated setting with infinity pool, curated dishes, and panoramic views.
- Fauchon Café Pâtisserie → Debut of the French brand in Greece, offering pastries, desserts, and tea service.
- The C Bar → Lounge with aged spirits, premium cigars, and sea views.
- Little Galaxy → Rooftop botanical garden for tranquil retreats and intimate events.

Wellness & Leisure
- L’Occitane en Provence Spa → Four treatment rooms, hammam, saunas, steam baths, and relaxation areas.
- Indoor and outdoor heated pools with sea views.
- State‑of‑the‑art fitness center with personalized programs.

Leadership Perspectives
- David Kelly, Hilton SVP Europe: “This exciting opening marks the return of our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to Greece… offering a distinctive stay just moments from Chania’s historic old town.”

- Lambros Tsiledakis, Tsiledakis Group VP: “A strategic investment with a long‑term vision, creating a destination that operates 365 days a year and strengthens the local economy.”

Strategic Significance
- Reinforces Hilton’s growth in Greece, now with 50+ hotels across multiple brands.
- Designed as a year‑round destination for leisure, business, weddings, and international events.
- Part of Hilton Honors, offering members exclusive benefits like flexible payment with Points, discounts, and digital tools.

This opening is particularly notable because it blends luxury resort living with urban accessibility, positioning Chania as a year‑round international destination.