IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed two properties on the island of Crete, Greece – The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton La Mer Crete, which are expected to open in 2025 and 2026 respectively.

Both properties, owned by Gelasakis Group, mark brand debuts in the country. The latest additions will see three IHG brands represented on the island of Crete, following in the footsteps of InterContinental Crete which opened in 2024.

Located in the Chania city center, close to the port and market, The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection features 39 guestrooms, several food and beverage options, including a rooftop bar and an a la carte restaurant, and a wellness center, complete with a rooftop heated plunge pool.

Located on the beachfront halfway between picturesque Chania and historic Rethymno, Kimpton La Mer Crete will deliver a luxury beach resort experience. Only 20-minutes from Chania Airport, the hotel will feature 76 guestrooms, two distinctive restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa center, featuring a seaside indoor pool. The property has direct access to Georgioupolis beach, overlooking the Gulf of Chania.

“We are delighted to debut two of our luxury and lifestyle brands in Greece alongside our new partners at Gelasakis Group. Chania is emerging as one of the most sought-after Greek destinations for high end travelers and the addition of Vignette Collection and Kimpton to our existing InterContinental properties and pipeline Six Senses Megalonisos in Greece, will further cement our luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the country,” said (Mrs) Willemijn Geels, vice-president, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Our luxury and lifestyle portfolio has grown significantly in recent years, now totaling over 900 open and pipeline hotels globally, all of which are underpinned by our powerful global enterprise systems. Our continued growth is thanks to the increasing consumer appetite for our brands in key destinations and growing trust from our owners in our expertise and reputation. I look forward to visiting both properties and welcoming guests to this magnificent location.”

“With its ancient ruins, blue skies and never-ending coastline, Greece continues to be a leading tourist destination in Europe, attracting travelers from around the world,” said (Mr) Antonis Gelasakis, CEO Travel & Hospitality Divisions, Gelasakis Group. “Consequently, we are excited to be partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring two of their world-renowned brands to the country and provide guests with two different luxury and lifestyle offerings. We believe IHG’s existing in-market experience and global enterprise will be invaluable in helping to drive performance and deliver high returns across both properties.”

IHG Hotels & Resorts has five open properties in Greece – InterContinental Crete, Crowne Plaza Athens – City Centre, InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, Holiday Inn Athens – Airport and Holiday Inn Thessaloniki – as well as two Six Senses resorts under development.