Crete, GreeceChania Center
The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection by IHG
Restored mid-century landmark
Chania Center Crete, Greece
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGRestored mid-century landmark
A shuttered 1950s landmark on 1866 Square now stands revived, looking out across the city toward the White Mountains.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century architecture reworked with Art Deco lines, local marble, and warm brass fixtures.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Originally built in the 1950s and known simply as the Chania Hotel, this property sat dormant for years before a full renovation returned it to life as a five-star address.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on central 1866 Square, the hotel puts the old Venetian port, city market stalls, and local beaches within easy reach.
The rooms
Archival black-and-white photographs of the island line the walls, balanced by rich timber and quiet marble surfaces.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Pool, sauna and gym
A heated indoor plunge pool sits on the roof, and the mezzanine holds a two-person sauna and gym.
At the table
Pantheon serves contemporary Cretan cooking on the rooftop terrace, and ground-floor La Canea pours cocktails facing the square.
How it began
The building stood abandoned for years after its 1950s heyday, until the Cretan Gelasakis Group oversaw its complete reconstruction.
Crete
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.