- IHG’s highly anticipated Vignette Collection plants its first flag in Greece.
- The Chania Hotel, a 5-star marvel, opens under the brand’s banner in August 2025.
- Located in Chania’s historic “1866” Square, the hotel revives a legendary 1950s icon.
- Guests will enjoy 40 luxury rooms, modern amenities, and a boutique vibe.
- The hotel belongs to Crete’s prestigious Gelasakis Group, known for excellence in hospitality.
A Grand Revival in the Heart of Chania
Iteece’s knack for hosting world-class strangers has hit another high note. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the global powerhouse behind brands like Holiday Inn, has decided Crete wasn’t dazzling enough. Enter: The Chania Hotel, a revitalised gem now shining under the Vignette Collection banner. If that name doesn’t whisper boutique opulence to you yet, give it time—it will.
Set to reopen with its new identity on 9 August 2025, this 5-star hotel sits smugly in “1866” Square, right in the beating heart of Chania. It’s not just a hotel; it’s a resurrection. The site was once home to the iconic “Chania Hotel,” a 1950s beauty that spent decades resting on its laurels (and dust, presumably) until its recent facelift. Now, it boasts 40 well-appointed rooms dripping in quiet luxury, a nod to Crete’s sophisticated yet unpretentious charm.
More Than Just a Pretty Façade
Owned by the Gelasakis Group, The Chania Hotel carries a local quality seal. Gelasakis’ fingerprints are already all over Crete’s hospitality and maritime sectors, making them no strangers to high standards. With this collaboration, they promise a hotel and an experience—a well-measured blend of hospitality tradition and modern indulgence.
The hotel’s modest 40-room count is a feature, not a bug. The intimate setting positions The Chania as a retreat for those who prefer their holidays high on charm and low on chaos. Its boutique nature is complemented by a range of amenities—an indoor pool, a gym euphemistically named “Iron Gates,” and honeymoon-worthy treats for newlyweds who fancy themselves too unique for the typical resort crowd.
Still, Wondering What All the Fuss Is About?
For the curious (or mildly sceptical), further details about this exciting venture can be found here. Whether you’re dreaming of a winter getaway or a mid-summer escape, it seems The Chania Hotel is playing its cards right—knowing full well it’s holding a royal flush.
Is this yet another feather in Crete’s already heavy cap of tourism charms? Most certainly. But whether you’re coming for the mythology, the food, or the well-manicured quiet of a boutique retreat, IHG’s latest offering ensures one thing: your memories of Crete might just come with a luxury upgrade.
