Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened the Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa in Chania, Crete, Greece, marking the return of its flagship brand to the country. The resort features 85 rooms and suites and is located a five-minute walk from the entrance to Chania Old Town. It is also 20 minutes by car from Chania Airport, positioning guests close to both the historic city centre and key cultural sites.
Each accommodation unit is equipped with a private balcony that includes access to a heated pool. Select rooms offer in-room saunas and scenic views of the Aegean Sea, blending
indoor comfort with outdoor vistas.
Guest amenities extend to a heated rooftop infinity pool that overlooks the Aegean coastline and a botanical garden offering panoramic sunset views. The resort includes a fully equipped spa and wellness centre with four treatment rooms, a hammam, saunas, steam baths and relaxation areas. There are also fitness facilities and versatile event spaces on site.
Dining and Social Venues
The resort offers several culinary venues. Poème de la Canée serves Mediterranean cuisine with live music in an all-day dining environment. Céleste, a rooftop bar and restaurant, features a heated infinity pool and panoramic sea views, providing an elevated dining
experience. Fauchon Café Pâtisserie debuts in Greece within the hotel lobby, presenting French pastries, desserts, and gourmet sandwiches. The C Bar provides aged spirits and premium cigars in a lounge overlooking the sea. Additionally, Little Galaxy is a rooftop botanical garden event space that can host up to 120 guests.
Wellness and Spa Facilities
The L’Occitane en Provence Spa at Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa incorporates treatments inspired by the sensory traditions of Provence. The facility includes four treatment rooms for body and face therapies, along with a hammam, saunas, steam baths and relaxation zones. Guests can also use indoor and outdoor
heated pools and access a fitness centre equipped with modern technology. A retail boutique inside the spa offers L’Occitane’s skincare, body care and fragrance products.
Business and Event Services
The resort supports year-round operations with event spaces suited for weddings, conferences, corporate meetings and retreats. The rooftop botanical garden accommodates private events for up to 120 guests. Hilton Honors loyalty program benefits are available to guests who book directly, including member discounts, a points-and-money payment option, and free standard Wi-Fi.
Strategic Impact and Vision
Hilton’s opening of this resort is part of its wider strategy to grow in Greece, where it now operates over 50 hotels across multiple
brands. The property aims to establish Chania as a year-round international destination combining gastronomy, wellness and events. The Tsiledakis Group, Hilton’s development partner, views the resort as a strategic investment to upgrade Chania’s hospitality standards and support the local economy while preserving the area’s authentic character.
