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Hilton's Curio Collection brand to debut in Crete

14 Dec 2020 by Hannah Brandler
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton has announced plans to debut its first hotel on the Greek island of Crete in 2021.

The group has signed an agreement with lifestyle hotel company Troulis Royal Collection to open a property under its upscale Curio Collection brand.

The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton will be located in the Rethymno region on the north coast of the Greek island, close to attractions such as Melidoni Cave and Knossos Palace.

The new-build hotel will have 179 rooms with sea views, along with facilities including a private beach and marina, a spa, indoor and outdoor pool, water park, and tennis courts.

The property will also feature seven restaurants and bars, including Greek restaurant Cretamos, which will showcase recipes “inspired by Cretan grandmothers throughout time” paired with the island’s finest wines from its wine cellar, buffet-style venue Gea, and grill restaurant Mitato with a menu focusing on shared platters and lamb dishes.

There will also be a marketplace featuring pop-up shops of local restaurants and shops, poolside bar Euphoria, snack bar Sphere, and lobby bar Zeno which will serve cocktails crafted from Cretan liquor Raki.

The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton

Patrick Fitzgibbon, Senior VP, development for EMEA at Hilton, said:

“Crete is one of Greece’s most popular islands, thanks to its warm climate, rich history and picturesque villages. Royal Senses Resort Crete will make a stunning addition to our rapidly growing Curio Collection of unique hotels, which includes upcoming properties in destinations including Lisbon, London and Reykjavik.”

Eleni Troulis, President of Troulis Royal Collection, added:

“We are delighted that the Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton will be the first in Greece to join this stunning selection of handpicked properties. Having successfully operated its sister property, the Royal Blue Resort since 2009, we are now excited to be expanding our portfolio and partnering with Hilton. It’s the perfect collaboration for us, as it combines the resort’s contemporary appreciation of Crete’s multifaceted culture and our family’s hospitality values with Hilton’s strong international customer appeal.”

Hilton launched the Curio Collection in 2014, and has grown the brand to over 90 properties worldwide. The group recently announced that it would also debut the brand in Malaysia.

For a Tried and Tested review of the Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton, see:

Hotel review: Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton

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