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Isla Brown Chania continues to raise the bar for Brown Hotels ’ hospitality offering , as the international hotel group continues to develop its portfolio of luxury resorts . A brand known for its quirky , design-driven boutique urban properties , Brown Hotels ’ expanded into beach-side resorts in 2022 with the opening of Isla Brown Corinthia , a 166-room five-star resort on Greece ’ s Saronic Gulf , swiftly followed by the launch of two additional four-star resorts on Evia island : Brown Beach Evia Island in Eretria , and Brown Beach Chalkida .
Isla Brown Chania ’ s design presents a clean and organic concept , harmoniously reflecting the vast nature that surrounds it . Designed by Greek architectural firm Liakos Associates Architects , the new resort champions the use of natural materials with a refined interior decorated in earthy , neutral tones . The property features 148 spacious rooms and suites , unique restaurant concepts , an outdoor bar and lounge area , four swimming pools , two designated business / meeting rooms , a beautiful outdoor events lawn immersed in greenery and a spa & wellness centre . Families can rest assured that kids of all ages will be entertained , with the younger ones in the colourful children ’ s club , which offers creative corners , board games , ball games and a PlayStation , and a youth club for the older children , with a pool table , hockey table , table football and a ping pong table .
Maximising the use of natural materials , the rooms at Isla Brown Chania manifest an organic aesthetic of earthy tones , decorated in cream , taupe and brown shades , with plush green velvet and marble furnishings , natural wood fixtures and upscale gold accents . Following suit , the main areas of the hotel are decorated in warm , earthy tones , with natural wood fixtures and furnishings and deluxe gold detailing . Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for streams of natural light to illuminate the space , whilst connecting the inside with the out , drawing the eye across the Mediterranean Sea .
Isla Brown Chania features two room types and four suite varieties to suit the needs of every traveller . Guests will be able to choose from a “ Deluxe Garden ” or “ Deluxe Sea ” room view , or opt for one of the more spacious suites , including a “ Junior Family ” suite , “ Deluxe Garden View ” suite with shared pool , “ Grand Suite ” with private pool , or “ Honeymoon Suite ” with private splash pool . All rooms and suites at Isla Brown Chania will feature balconies , and will be equipped with complimentary high-speed WiFi , flat HD TVs , bathrobes , slippers and luxury bathroom amenities by local Greek brand Olive Era . Utilising its prime location , Isla Brown Chania boasts an impressive outdoor terrace overlooking ocean views and its four onsite swimming pools . Gastronomy is a highlight at Isla Brown Chania , with the resort offering three unique restaurant concepts for an exemplary dining experience . Guests can enjoy the lounge area with an all-day menu at the Terrace bar , serving refreshing drinks , snacks and pizza fresh from its pizza oven , as well as the famous Brown Hotels breakfast buffet open until 12pm daily , a main restaurant with an a la carte menu serving contemporary , fresh dishes , in addition to a more traditional style taverna offering Greek culinary classics .
The wellness centre at Isla Brown Chania will invite guests to step into a sanctuary of calm and enjoy a selection of quality spa treatments , whilst making use of its hammam , sauna and on-site gym . In 2024 , Isla Brown Chania will reach 222 rooms with 30 suites with private splash pools , and a pier at the foot of the cliff to lead guests directly down to the sea for a refreshing salty dip , as the resort continues to enhance its offering .
Leon Avigad , founder of Brown Hotels , said : “ At Brown Hotels , we ’ re passionate about hospitality in all its aspects and the stories behind each and every
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