InterContinental Hotels has proudly presented its new property in Crete, a historic and fascinating Greek destination located 95 kilometers from mainland Greece in the southern limit of the beautiful Aegean Sea and the northern limit of the Libyan Sea about 300 kilometers from the stupendous Turkish territories of Anatolia.
This new opening strengthens IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio with a property as the InteContinental Crete that embodies the essence of contemporary Greek hospitality and represents for the group a kind of transformative evolution reinventing the luxury travel experience based on its legacy of over 75 years ago, opening a new chapter in a destination that has always attracted visitors from all over the world.
The Hotel is located in an area where the typical rugged, unspoiled coastal backdrop of Crete stands out with breathtaking panoramic views of the bay of Mirabello a few steps from the historic and cosmopolitan center of Agios Nikolaos to the east of the Cretan capital Heraklion with its airport reachable in less than an hour by car, north of the living city of Ierapetra and west from the center of the strategic Sitia, a short distance from other magnificent nature highlights such as the beautiful White Mountains and the impervious Samaria Gorges.
The hotel boasts a design developed with modern architectural canons and cutting edges services in a geographical space that inspires peace and tranquility.
The selection of rooms is remarkable, most of them with private pools, interconnection capabilities, a hotel suitable for families, multigenerational travelers and families.
This kind of accommodation is an open door for all those who wish to live a unique experience in a comfortable environment close to historical and fascinating places loyal to the philosophy of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts which with the evolution of its brand aims with conviction in the power of travel by putting the visitor's mind in contact with the destination and in connection with cultures.
InterContinental Crete fits perfectly into this philosophy, strongly connected with the local landscape visible in its otherworldly design taking inspiration from the typical Cretan territory which has as highlights rock formations and rugged dominating the center of the building and boasting marked details reflecting the iconic Hellenic mythology through works executed by local artists.
The accomodation provides 199 rooms and suites equipped with all services, bright and welcoming evoking serenity in the design with stylish soft furnishings and elements of organic inspiration and others of pure, traditional Cretan influence.
The Classic and Premium rooms show a sophisticated elegance combined with the typically minimalist design that forms a splendid setting and feature a private swimming pool, balcony, infusion and coffee making facilities, walk-in showers and luxury toiletries.
The Hotel offers three restaurants named Knossos, Minoan and Zeus of Mediterranean gastronomic inspiration led by the talented Michelin chef Nikos Roussos known for having been awarded 2** Michelin stars and currently executive chef and co-owner of prestigious Greek restaurants in London.
The highly decorated Greek chef True to his commitment and philosophy to seasonality and interconnection with modern Greek cuisine, he creates menus with elegant and stylish dishes that deeply reflect the Cretan culinary heritage using local ingredients that are always carefully selected.
Also noteworthy is the wine list, produced from native vines and the menus of the eclectic cocktails created by Elias Stergiopulos, mixologist who boasts numerous awards and develops his talent and knowledge by creating drinks designed to enter into symbiosis with the hotel environment.
The Aegeo Spa is another highlight offering several unique and traditional treatments including a Cretan massage with local olive oil, an anti-aging massage of the saffron face and neck and another cryotherapy rich in antioxidants.
At guests' disposal there are also a sauna, a Turkish bath, a hammam, a covered swimming pool, a relaxation area, four spa treatment rooms, two of which are double and ideal for couples who can undergo treatments together and a multi-equipped gym.
An additional, superb service available to guests is the presence of The Concierge who will facilitate by introducing guests unique experiences with the discoveries and explorations of the local area rich in splendid historical and natural attractions through tailor-made excursions to important archaeological sites, historic and characteristic villages, vineyards, olive groves, monumental areas and everything the visitors wishes to know about Crete
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