Kydon Hotel

What Kydon Hotel does

Kydon Hotel is a historic single-property 4-star hotel located on Sofoklis Venizelos Square in central Chania, Crete, Greece, operating as KYDONTOURISM AND HOTELS S.A. Founded in 1968, it is one of the oldest hotels in Chania and has hosted numerous eminent personalities, anchoring a heritage brand positioning in the city. The property offers seven differentiated room and suite categories, two food-and-beverage outlets, a meeting room, and supplementary wellness (pampering, SUP, paddleboard yoga, Reiki, meditation) and adventure activities.

The hotel's technical infrastructure includes fiber Wi-Fi, smart TVs with Netflix, Apple TV, PlayStation 5, EV charging, and premium in-room partnerships with brands such as King Koil, Sony, LG, Vanmoof, Chicco, and Mamas & Papas. Distribution is multi-channel: a direct booking website available in seven languages, integrations with major OTAs (Kayak, TripAdvisor, Trivago, Hotels.com), and full GDS connectivity across Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, Worldspan, and PEGS systems.

Revenue mechanics span room accommodation, F&B, corporate events and meetings, wellness and adventure experiences, and ancillary services. The customer base is diversified across leisure tourists, business travelers, corporate groups, and families, with no concentration in any single named account. Recent recognition includes TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2024, Kayak Travel Awards 2024, Trivago Best Hotel for Groups in Chania 2024, and the Digital Gallery Award TRA 2025.

Name

Kydon Hotel

Legal name

KYDONTOURISM AND HOTELS S.A.

Website

https://kydonhotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kydon Hotel is a historic 4-star single-property hotel in central Chania, Crete, founded in 1968, offering accommodations across seven room categories, two dining venues, meeting facilities, wellness, and adventure activities to leisure, business, and group travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City/Urban Convention Hotels (THAGALAA), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Hospitality services
• Conference venue
• Business travel lodging
• Leisure hotel stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Chania

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Accommodations: Core revenue from room bookings across multiple room categories: Classic Room (16-18 sqm), Comfort Room (20-22 sqm), Superior Room (20-22 sqm), Junior Suites (33 sqm), Family Suite (60 sqm), and Executive Suite (60 sqm). Pricing varies by season with standard check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 11:00.
2. Agora Bar - Restaurant: On-site food and beverage service including coffee, beverages, cocktails, wines, beers, champagne, and light meals. Open from 8:00 AM until midnight daily.
3. Square Restaurant: Mediterranean and traditional Cretan cuisine restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Offers extensive wine selection from dedicated wine cellar.
4. Corporate Events Venue: IDEA conference room rental for corporate events including conferences, presentations, exhibitions, and cocktail events. Includes technical support, catering options for breaks and galas.
5. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from parking (extra charge), valet service, laundry and dry cleaning service, room service, and electric vehicle charging station.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kydon Hotel operates a four-star central-city hotel in Chania, Crete, offering accommodations across seven room categories (Classic, Comfort, Superior, Junior Suites, Family Suite and Executive Suite), on-site Mediterranean and Cretan dining at Square Restaurant and Agora Bar, the IDEA meeting and events venue for corporate groups, and ancillary services including wellness, city and adventure activities, parking, laundry, room service and EV charging. Its central location at Sofoklis Venizelos Square and modern in-room amenities (Smart TVs, Netflix, fiber Wi-Fi, PlayStation 5, Apple TV) serve both leisure and business travelers visiting Chania.

Product overview

Kydon, The Heart City Hotel is a historic hotel in Chania, Crete, operating as a single-property hospitality business offering accommodation across multiple room tiers and suites. The product portfolio includes three standard room categories (Classic, Comfort, Superior) and four suite types (Junior Suite Square View, Junior Suite Old Town View, Family Suite, Executive Suite), each with varying sizes, views, and amenities. Food and beverage offerings comprise Square Restaurant (Mediterranean/Cretan dining) and Agora Bar-Restaurant. Meeting and events are supported through the IDEA Meeting Room. Additional services include wellness/pampering experiences, exploring/adventure activities, and complimentary amenities like Vanmoof bicycles and various room technologies (Smart TVs with Netflix, PlayStation 5, Apple TV, Wi-Fi Fiber).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Square Restaurant: Restaurant on the 1st floor offering Mediterranean and traditional Cretan cuisine, open for lunch and dinner with an extensive wine selection
• Agora Bar - Restaurant
• IDEA Meeting Room

Products and services

• Classic Room Entry-level accommodation of 16–18 sqm accommodating up to 2 persons, with double bed, electronic lock, 49" Smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix, free Wi-Fi Fiber, beach towels, and PlayStation 5 and Apple TV available upon request.
• Comfort Room Mid-range room of 20–22 sqm with private balcony, accommodating up to 2 persons, featuring 49" Smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix, PlayStation 5, iPad and Apple TV upon request.
• Superior Room Old Town View Premium room of 20–22 sqm on the 4th and 5th floor with Old Town view, accommodating up to 3 persons with double or twin beds, 49" Smart TV with Netflix, PlayStation 5 and iPad upon request, and complimentary bottle of water upon arrival.
• Junior Suite Square View Suite of 33 sqm on the 2nd and 3rd floor with private balcony overlooking the square, 65" Smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix, and electronic safety box.
• Junior Suite Old Town View Suite of 33 sqm on the 4th and 5th floor with private balcony and Old Town views, accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 children, with King size bed plus sofa bed, 65" Smart TV with Netflix, and King Koil mattress.
• Family Suite Square View Two-bedroom family suite of 60 sqm on the 2nd and 3rd floor with separated sitting room and 2 bathrooms, accommodating up to 4 adults and 2 children under 12, with private balconies in each bedroom and 48" Smart TVs in each bedroom with Netflix app.
• Executive Suite Old Town View Top-tier suite of 60 sqm on the 4th and 5th floor with separated sitting room and master bedroom, accommodating up to 4 persons. Features wooden floors, floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows, private balcony with Old Town view, King Koil mattress, 70" and 48" Smart TVs, Sony Hi-Fi, PlayStation 5, Apple TV, espresso bar and complete business desk.
• Square Restaurant On-site hotel restaurant on the 1st floor open for lunch and dinner, serving Mediterranean and traditional Cretan cuisine with modern culinary trends, featuring a dedicated wine cellar with Cretan, Greek and international wines.
• Agora Bar - Restaurant Bar and restaurant on the 1st floor open from 8:00 AM until midnight, offering coffee, beverages, juices, wines, beers, champagne, light meals and cocktails with views of the Municipal Market.
• IDEA Meeting Room Corporate events venue on the 1st floor of 50 sqm with capacity up to 35 guests, equipped with 84" and 75" LG Smart TVs, Apple TV, microphones, flipcharts and technical support. Supports theatre (35), conference (16), classroom (20) and U-shape (15) seating arrangements, with catering options for breaks and galas.
• Pampering and Wellness Services On-demand wellness services for hotel guests including personal training, SUP stand up paddleboard, paddleboard yoga, therapeutic massage, Reiki energy healing, meditation, dietary consultancy, shooting lessons, beauty and styling, hairdressing, manicures/pedicures and face/body treatments.
• Exploring and Adventure Activities Organized nature and city activities for hotel guests including car and bike rental, Greek language and cooking lessons, city walking tours, excursions to beaches, gorges and hiking trails, agrotourism, winery tours, olive oil factory visits, and sea exploration with snorkeling and scuba diving.

Quantifiable outcome

• Conference room capacity: up to 35 guests in theatre style
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• VanmoofminorOthersVanmoof bicycles are provided free of charge to guests upon availability as part of the hotel's sustainable transportation options.
• Mamas & PapasminorOthersMamas & Papas Urbo2 stroller provided free of charge for families with young children.
• ChiccominorOthersChicco Hoopla relax/swing available for infants upon request for families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Porto Veneziano Hotel: Boutique waterfront hotel in Chania's Old Venetian Harbor area. Directly comparable on urban Chania positioning, similar 4-star tier, and overlapping leisure/business clientele.
• Kriti Hotel: City-center Chania hotel near the Old Town offering similar room categories, F&B, and conference facilities. Direct competitor for both leisure tourists and corporate bookings in Chania.
• Archontiko City Hotel: Heritage-style boutique hotel in Chania city with comparable historic-building positioning and central Old Town location. Overlaps with Kydon on heritage appeal and urban leisure clientele.
• Samaria Hotel: A 4-star urban hotel in central Chania also serving leisure and business travelers with on-site restaurant and meeting facilities. Most directly comparable to Kydon on category, location profile, and target guest mix.
• Eleftheria Hotel: Small 3-star urban hotel in central Chania near the Old Town. Comparable on location, scale, and independent-operator profile, competing for the same value-tier city-center leisure guest.

Broad incumbents

• Avra Imperial Hotel: Large resort hotel in Chania region with extensive meeting and F&B facilities. Comparable as a Chania hospitality operator but at much larger scale and resort-style format.
• Creta Maris Beach Resort: Large all-inclusive beach resort in Hersonissos, Crete. Comparable as a Crete hotel operator but operates a resort/all-inclusive model versus Kydon's urban independent model.
• Domes Noruz Chania: Upscale lifestyle hotel in Chania within the Domes Resorts portfolio. Comparable on location and Chania leisure market, but part of a wider branded group with greater distribution and capex firepower.
• Daios Cove Luxury Resort: Luxury resort outside Chania on the Akrotiri peninsula. Comparable on Crete luxury hospitality but differs as a resort vs. urban format and targets a higher-spending segment.

Regional players

• Minoa Palace Resort: Beach resort in Platanias, near Chania. Comparable on Crete leisure market overlap but operates a beach-resort model serving a different sub-segment than Kydon's urban tourist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDO6aTtACmoTiKXP4sdOR9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/hotelkydon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kydon-hotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/kydon_hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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