The Hotel

King Asterion looms large in the mythology of Crete. As the island’s first king, his long reign is associated with Crete’s rich cultural heritage, while as husband to the Phoenician princess Europa and stepfather to her children fathered by the mighty Zeus, he embodies the island’s outward-looking ethos and deep-rooted hospitality. So, Asterion is the first King of Crete, the husband of Europa, and the stepfather of Minoas.

But where is he from? What is his true origin?

Asterion was one of the Gods’ favourites. Because they knew that he was different. He was a man with strong intuition, which helped him receive and understand the secrets of Gods. He was born from the explosion of a supernova, which made him so bright that it gave him the ability to create a magnificent civilization. He was a cosmic amphora comprised of flesh and bone that contained the essence of the universe. He was a wise creature, made from stardust, created from all the atoms of the big bang, a unique being, that evolved from the depths of space and time like a flaming star.

These attributes lie at the heart of the five-star Asterion Suites & Spa whose mission is to authentically celebrate the island’s unique culture and hospitality with a sense of modern sophistication. Set in an idyllic beachfront location, this Cretan chic hotel draws from the myth of Asterion as much as from Crete’s natural beauty, welcoming guests into an exclusive kingdom where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary luxury; where eating ambrosia and drinking nectar reveals our star-made essence.

Meet Asterion.

The starmade King.

The son of a billion-star universe.

The host of a five-star hotel, a sanctuary where you can reign in your inner kingdom and expand the limits of your own universe.

Nestled on a serene sandy beach on the west coast of Crete in Pyrgos Psilonerou, and blessed with incredible views over the sparkling blue Aegean Sea and Saint Theodore Island’s nature reserve, to describe Asterion Suites & Spa as a true piece of paradise on earth is not an exaggeration. Situated only 3km away from the cosmopolitan beach town of Platanias and 35km from Chania’s international airport, the hotel’s location provides the ideal base from which to explore the wonders of Western Crete, from the historic city of Chania, to exotic beaches and majestic gorges, to picturesque villages perched on the mountain sides.

The Cretan chic hotel consists of 67 fully renovated Luxury Superior Rooms and Suites with sea, pool or garden views. Featuring private terraces or balconies, they combine a minimalist aesthetic with a soulful sensibility inspired by Crete’s vernacular architecture and traditional craftsmanship. Natural materials and earthy colours are harmoniously mixed with sleek contemporary furnishings to create understated, luxurious interiors. An attention to detail, sense of luxury and refinement, along with a range of premium amenities, including private pools or swim-up rooms, constitute the ultimate Cretan experience.

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