Hilton is expanding its European footprint this summer with three distinct hotel openings, each one built around a strong sense of place. In Greece, the brand returns with a waterfront resort in the old town of Chania. In France, Curio Collection by Hilton debuts a design led property inside one of the Riviera’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. And in Iceland, a literary inspired hotel opens its doors in the heart of Akureyri, the gateway to the country’s north. Together, the three properties show how Hilton is pairing global hospitality standards with deeply local character.
Hilton returns to Greece with a resort in Chania’s old town
Hilton has announced the opening of the Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, marking the brand’s comeback to Greece and bringing Hilton Hotels & Resorts to one of Crete’s most storied coastal destinations. The property sits just five minutes on foot from the entrance to the Old Town and around twenty minutes by car from the airport, putting guests close to the historic center and sweeping views over the Aegean coastline.
The 85 rooms and suites are designed for privacy, each with a private balcony and heated pool, while some units add an in room sauna and wide sea views. Guests also have access to a heated rooftop infinity pool, a botanical garden overlooking the sunset and the Old Town, a full spa and wellness center, and modern fitness areas.
David Kelly, Senior Vice President Continental Europe at Hilton, called the opening a milestone for the brand in the country, noting that Hilton now counts more than 50 hotels operating in Greece across a wide range of brands.
Dining is a central part of the concept. Poème de la Canée serves as an all day, two level restaurant with Mediterranean flavors, signature cocktails and live music. The rooftop venue Céleste pairs its heated infinity pool with panoramic coastal views, while Fauchon Café Pâtisserie brings the celebrated French patisserie brand to Greece for the first time, offering pastries, gourmet sandwiches and an afternoon tea experience right off the hotel lobby. The C Bar rounds out the evening offering with aged spirits and premium cigars, and Little Galaxy, a rooftop botanical garden with Cretan herbs, provides a quiet retreat that can also host events for up to 120 guests.
Wellness runs through the entire property via the L’Occitane en Provence Spa, which includes four treatment rooms, a hammam, saunas, steam rooms and both indoor and outdoor heated pools, alongside a boutique carrying the brand’s skincare and fragrance lines.
Lambros Tsiledakis, Vice President of Development and Operations at Tsiledakis Group, described the opening as a long term strategic investment aimed at building a destination that operates 365 days a year while supporting the local economy. The hotel is equipped with flexible event spaces suited to weddings, conferences, corporate meetings and retreats, and guests booking directly through Hilton can access Hilton Honors benefits including flexible payment options and standard Wi Fi.
Curio Collection by Hilton lands on the French Riviera
The Marina Baie des Anges Hôtel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has opened its doors in Villeneuve Loubet, between Nice and Antibes, inside the landmark Marina Baie des Anges complex. The 61 room hotel is the newest addition to the growing Curio Collection portfolio and brings a contemporary take on Mediterranean design to one of the Riviera’s most recognizable architectural sites.
Inspired by the sculptural curves of the Marina, originally designed by architect André Minangoy, the hotel was conceived as an immersive experience where light, architecture and sea views shape every moment. All 61 rooms, including four suites, offer either a private balcony or a panoramic view of the Mediterranean.
Wellness and relaxation are central to the experience, with a private lagoon and beach alongside a 700 square meter spa featuring an indoor pool, hammam, sauna, fitness area and treatment rooms using Comfort Zone products.
NAPA Restaurant & Beach Club, run by Eleni Group, adds a lively dining and social destination to the property, with 150 seats on the terrace and 90 indoors, serving Mediterranean sharing plates and seafood from lunch through sunset. The hotel also offers flexible, naturally lit event spaces for up to 300 guests.
Aline Mislin, general manager of the property, said the hotel was built to capture the essence of the destination, describing it as refined, elegant and deeply tied to the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Sustainability is a notable part of the story here. In line with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy, the hotel covers 73 percent of its energy needs through a Thalasso thermal energy system and reuses greywater to irrigate its green spaces, an effort recognized with a Silver certification under the Bâtiment Durable Méditerranéen program.
Room rates start from 130 euros a night, excluding breakfast, with fully flexible booking and free changes or cancellations up to 24 hours before arrival, rising to as much as 1,300 euros for top categories. The hotel is part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program spanning 28 brands.
A literary inspired hotel opens in northern Iceland
In Akureyri, the gateway to northern Iceland, Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton, has officially opened on the historic Hafnarstræti street. The property combines 71 rooms and 15 apartments, blending contemporary comfort with Icelandic literary heritage, Nordic design and a strong sense of place. The name itself draws from the Icelandic word for poet or storyteller, and that spirit shows up throughout the hotel in literary references, handcrafted Nordic materials and custom made artwork.
General Manager Magnea Þórey Hjálmarsdóttir described the hotel as far more than a place to stay, calling it a home deeply connected to Akureyri and shaped by Icelandic poetry and the surrounding landscape.
Rooms are thoughtfully designed, and the serviced apartments come with fully equipped kitchens, living areas and private balconies. The in house restaurant, Abba labba lá, focuses on contemporary Nordic cuisine built around seasonal, locally sourced Icelandic ingredients. Guests can also use the fitness center and two rooftop terraces overlooking the city, the fjord and the surrounding landscape.
David Kelly, Senior Vice President Continental Europe at Hilton, called the opening an important addition to the brand’s growing lifestyle portfolio in Europe, pointing to rising demand for unique, destination driven stays.
The hotel sits at Hafnarstræti 80 to 82, about three minutes on foot from the city center and close to the waterfront, local shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. Akureyri is roughly a 40 minute flight from Reykjavík or a scenic four and a half hour drive along Iceland’s Ring Road, and its airport offers seasonal international connections. The property is part of Hilton Honors, giving direct bookers access to exclusive rates, standard Wi Fi and digital check in.
