The Met Hotel - Thessaloniki

What The Met Hotel - Thessaloniki does

The Met Hotel is a 212-key luxury property located in the new harbour area of Thessaloniki, Greece, operating under the Chandris Hotels (Hellas) S.A. group alongside Athens Marriott Hotel and Chios Chandris Hotel. Founded in 2009 and a member of Design Hotels, the property targets discerning corporate and leisure travelers, as well as MICE and social-event clients, with accommodations ranging from Superior rooms (~€100/night) to The Met Suite (€2,000/night), all featuring Coco-Mat mattresses, Corian surfaces, marble bathrooms, and Wenge parquet flooring.

The hotel's core technology stack consists of conventional hospitality infrastructure — Synxis/be.synxis booking integration, smart key cards, HD satellite TV, high-speed internet — with no proprietary AI/ML components. Its distinctive intangible assets are a curated international avant-garde art collection displayed throughout the property and designer-styled F&B venues (Chan Restaurant by Andy Martin & Associates of London), which together form the core of its differentiated value proposition versus standard Thessaloniki luxury hotels.

The revenue model is multi-stream: room accommodations, four F&B outlets (Chan Pan-Asian/Greek Modern, Avenue 48, The Long Bar, Sky Bar rooftop), M'SPA wellness day packages (€70-€160), MICE/event services across 13 conference areas (Maistros hall up to 750 persons), weddings and social events, and ancillary services including valet parking with EV charging and concierge. Go-to-market combines direct digital booking via the multi-language website, a corporate sales department, a reservations team, OTAs, and the Design Hotels distribution network. Pricing is per-night/subscription-style across categories, with direct-booker incentives (free parking, upgrade, late checkout, 10% spa discount) designed to shift share away from OTAs.

Name

The Met Hotel - Thessaloniki

Legal name

CHANDRIS HOTELS (HELLAS) S.A.

Website

https://themethotel.gr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Met Hotel is a 212-room luxury Design Hotels-member property in Thessaloniki, Greece, owned by Chandris Hotels (Hellas) S.A., serving corporate and leisure travelers with accommodations, four F&B venues, M'SPA wellness, and 13 MICE/event spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use) (THAGAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

City/Urban Convention Hotels (THAGALAA), Corporate Conference Center Hotels (THAGALAF)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Conference event venues
• Spa wellness services
• Gourmet dining restaurants
• Wedding reception venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Thessaloniki

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodations: Revenue from 212 luxury rooms and suites across multiple categories from Superior to The Met Suite, with check-in at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining venues including Sky Bar (7th floor rooftop with 360-degree views), The Long Bar (18-meter bar with 22-carat gold wall), Avenue 48 restaurant (breakfast buffet), Chan Restaurant (Asian-Greek fusion by Andy Martin & Associates Architecture, London), and room service. In-room dining available with 5 euro service charge.
3. M'SPA Wellness & Recreation: Full-service spa offering heated indoor pool with hydrojet, whirlpool, steam bath, fitness center with elliptical, stationary bikes, treadmills, resistance machines, plyobox, weights. Day spa packages from 70-160 euro. Treatments include APIVITA face and body treatments. Outdoor pool (May-October) available for day passes.
4. MICE & Events: Conference and banquet services featuring the Maistros multipurpose hall (up to 750 persons, can be split into 5 soundproof rooms) and 5 meeting rooms (Sirocco, Ostria, Levante, Zephyros, VIP Room). Ostria room splits into 4 sections. Total of 13 conference areas. Services include AV equipment, LCD projectors, interpretation services.
5. Weddings & Social Events: Wedding receptions, social events, cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, gala dinners, reunions, christenings, and baby showers with comprehensive event planning and catering options.
6. Ancillary Services: Valet parking with 200-space underground parking, electric vehicle charging station, concierge services, laundry, hair salon (Look Coiffure), pet services, airport transfers, and business center services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Met Hotel operates a luxury 212-room property in Thessaloniki's new harbour area, offering upscale accommodations, four dining venues (Chan Restaurant, Sky Bar, The Long Bar, Avenue 48), M'SPA wellness center, 13 versatile conference and event spaces, and bespoke wedding services. It is a distinguished member of Design Hotels, distinguished by an extensive contemporary art collection integrated throughout the property.

Product overview

The Met Hotel is a Design Hotels member luxury property in Thessaloniki, Greece, offering a comprehensive hospitality portfolio centered on 212 rooms and suites, four distinct dining venues (Chan Restaurant for Pan-Asian and modern Greek cuisine, Sky Bar rooftop pool bar, The Long Bar cocktail lounge, and Avenue 48 breakfast restaurant), an M'SPA wellness center with pool and fitness facilities, 13 versatile conference and meeting spaces accommodating up to 750 guests, and bespoke wedding and social event services. The hotel is distinguished by its extensive contemporary art collection displayed throughout public areas, creating a sophisticated aesthetic experience. Additional services include in-room dining, complimentary shuttle to city center, electric vehicle charging, and valet parking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accommodation (Rooms and Suites)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Design HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Met Hotel is a distinguished member of Design Hotels, an exclusive collection of individually designed hotels worldwide. This membership provides marketing exposure through Design Hotels' global network and platforms, and positions the hotel within a curated portfolio of design-conscious properties.
• Chandris Hotels (Hellas) S.A.coreOthersParent company CHANDRIS HOTELS (HELLAS) S.A. (Trade Name) owns and operates The Met Hotel Thessaloniki along with Athens Marriott Hotel and Chios Chandris Hotel. The company is headquartered at 377 Syggrou Avenue, 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Athens.
• Look CoiffureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHair salon partner operating within the hotel at level -1. Offers hair styling, color treatments, manicure/pedicure, waxing, and makeup services. Located within the hotel premises, enhancing guest convenience and wellness offerings.
• Ammon ExpressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcursion organization service available through the concierge, providing guests with tours and travel arrangements in the Thessaloniki region.
• Amon Express / FortizoominorOthersPet policy partner providing information on pet-friendly services and pet-related amenities at the hotel.
• AvisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental services available to hotel guests, providing vehicle rental and transportation solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Athens Marriott Hotel: Sister property of The Met under CHANDRIS HOTELS (HELLAS) S.A. and a Marriott-branded large-scale urban luxury hotel; shares parent-company synergies and group-level distribution, serving as a complementary Athens counterpart for inbound travelers.

Regional players

• Costa Navarino: High-end luxury resort complex in the Peloponnese with MICE capabilities and design credentials; competes with The Met for premium leisure and conference demand in Greece but operates in a different region.
• Sani Resort: Multi-property luxury Greek resort in Halkidiki and a fellow Design Hotels collection member; comparable design-led luxury positioning but a beach-resort format rather than urban, and not a head-to-head Thessaloniki competitor.
• Blue Palace Crete: Luxury design-led Greek resort in Crete; comparable high-end positioning and experiential hospitality but operates as a beach/island destination rather than an urban Thessaloniki hotel.

Direct peers

• Electra Palace Thessaloniki: Iconic luxury 5-star city-center Thessaloniki hotel with strong F&B and event offerings, competing directly with The Met for upscale corporate and leisure guests in Thessaloniki.
• Makedonia Palace: Historic luxury waterfront Thessaloniki hotel with large meeting and convention capacity, a direct competitor for group bookings and MICE revenue in the same primary market.
• Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki: 5-star international-branded luxury hotel in Thessaloniki with strong MICE infrastructure and conference facilities, directly competing with The Met for corporate, leisure, and event business in the same city.
• Hotel Nikopolis Thessaloniki: Large 5-star luxury hotel in Thessaloniki with comparable full-service amenities (rooms, F&B venues, MICE), competing directly for both business travelers and conference/event clients in the same primary market.
• Chios Chandris Hotel: Chandris group's island hotel in Chios, a direct sister property under the same parent brand; comparable in operating model and guest experience philosophy, but serves a different geography (island leisure vs. urban business/leisure).
• Mediterranean Palace Hotel Thessaloniki: Upscale Thessaloniki hotel located near the port, overlapping with The Met on leisure, business, and small-event demand in the same urban catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/THEMETHOTEL.thessaloniki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-met-hotel-thessaloniki
• Instagraminstagram.com/themethotel

Compliance2 records

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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