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Cretan Renaissance

City of Chania , Akti Kountourioti 56 (Show on Map)

9.6

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsCretan Renaissance is a charming and unique boutique hotel located in the heart of the historic old city of Chania. The hotel is housed in a stunning UNESCO heritage building that dates back to Venetian times and offers a gracious and beautiful stay. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean with each one having its own unique decor and character. The beds and linens are particularly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The hotel's focus on historical design is truly exceptional with thoughtful touches creating a sense of luxury and exclusivity. The staff is exceptional, providing warm and attentive service throughout your stay. The breakfast is a must-try with an amazing selection of Cretan items to choose from each morning. The dinner experience is highly recommended with amazing food and an excellent menu. The hotel is perfect for exploring the local area, including the Venetian port with its beautiful views. The hotel is ideal for couples seeking an exceptional and romantic vacation. Overall, Cretan Renaissance is a standout choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and affordable stay in Crete.
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Cretan Renaissance is a stunning boutique hotel that is housed in a Venetian building and manages to seamlessly blend Venetian and Cretan cultural elements and design, in order to create a cosy and romantic atmosphere for all its guests. Aiming to provide guests with a unique and romantic accommodation experience in this picturesque part of the island, this hotel only accommodates adult guests and does not accept any children.

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Room Types

Superior Suite with Sea View (Dolchetta) The hot tub is a top feature of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comes with a kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. A kitchenette fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker is available for cooking and storing food. This suite has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with cable channels, sea views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior Suite with Sea View (Erophele) This double room offers a hot tub. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views.

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View and Balcony (Aretousa) Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Suite with Garden View - Spa Bath (Panorea) This suite features a hot tub and a fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features a kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This suite has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with cable channels, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

9.6

Excellent

Location

Cretan Renaissance is a charming hotel situated in the most vibrant area of the Chania Venetian Harbor with a perfect view of the harbor, the old port and the lighthouse. The hotel is located right above an excellent restaurant owned by the same people which is perfect for enjoying Chania. The location, facilities and comfort of the hotel are second to none. It is a classical gem that reflects Cretan history and traditions. The hotel has the best location in town with everything of interest just a short walk away, including the Old Town, museums, shopping and cultural walkabouts. The hotel offers spacious and spotless rooms with a great central location, excellent staff and hospitality. The view from the balcony is imprenable on the port and the west part of the old town. The hotel is perfect for exploring the town and surrounding areas with a fantastic location. The hotel has a super location and is well placed for a stay in Chania, right at the harbor with views of the water. The hotel is easily accessible to everywhere with a very easy-to-find location. The hotel is ideal for a stay in La Cannée or the heart of Old Town Chania.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Cretan Renaissance is a must-try with an amazing selection of Cretan items to choose from each morning. The restaurant Arismari, where breakfast is served, is also worth a recommendation with its wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. Guests have commented on the fresh fruit and home-made jams, pastries and apricot marmalade. The staff has also been praised for their super good service and excellent breakfast. Some guests mentioned that they were given a breakfast basket the night before or had breakfast prepared for them to take away. The breakfast reflects Cretan traditions with a great choice of freshly cooked and very tasty food. The water and harbour views from the breakfast restaurant are exceptional and little home-made pastries are served every morning. Some guests mentioned that they would have liked more variety or fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, but overall guests expressed that the breakfast was delicious, generous and of excellent quality.

Dinner

According to guest reviews, the dinner experience at Cretan Renaissance is highly recommended. The hotel's restaurant, Asperiki and the attached restaurant, Arismari, serve amazing food with an excellent menu. Guests especially loved the fine dining experience and the creative and refined dishes. The hotel's restaurant offers a diverse menu and hotel guests receive a good discount. Several reviews deemed the food in the hotel and restaurant as the best they had during their entire stay in Crete. Overall, dinner at Cretan Renaissance is said to be a 5-star quality experience and one of the best dinners in Chania, making it a must-try for all foodies.

Rooms

If you're looking for a hotel that offers a unique and unforgettable accommodation experience, look no further than Cretan Renaissance. One of the standout features of this hotel is its beautifully-appointed rooms, each with its own unique decor and character. From the rustic charm of the Erofili suite to the elegant Aretousa with its stunning harbor views, every room is spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The beds and linens are particularly comfortable, ensuring you'll get a restful night's sleep.

The attention to detail in the rooms is truly exceptional with thoughtful touches like stained glass windows and lighted ceilings creating a sense of luxury and exclusivity. All of the amenities you could want are also provided, including air conditioning, strong water pressure in the showers and plenty of hot water. Some rooms even feature Jacuzzi tubs for the ultimate in relaxation.

One of the many things that sets Cretan Renaissance apart from other hotels is its focus on historical design. The rooms are decorated to reflect the Venetian past and Cretan literary history and each one has its own unique renaissance aesthetic. Whether you're in a suite with a harbor view or a quieter room facing an inner courtyard, you'll be transported back in time to a period of elegance and refinement.

The hotel's staff is also exceptional, providing thoughtful touches like welcome gifts of wine and snacks, to-go breakfast boxes for early departures and friendly and helpful service throughout your stay. If you're looking for a boutique hotel experience that offers unique and unforgettable accommodation, coupled with warm and attentive service, Cretan Renaissance is the perfect choice.

Beds

The beds at Cretan Renaissance are some of the most comfortable beds guests have slept on with many praising the plush linens and ability to provide a good night's sleep. The showers are also excellent, boasting great water pressure. Guests raved about the rooms, describing them as gorgeous, spacious and well-decorated. The majority of guests deem the beds as very comfortable, but there were a few guests who felt that the mattresses were too soft. Nevertheless, the staff's helpfulness and the restaurant's quality were praised by all guests. Overall, guests couldn't stop raving about the beds, ensuring that they would definitely book a stay at Cretan Renaissance again.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a clean and spacious hotel with excellent staff and beautiful scenery, look no further than Cretan Renaissance! Guests consistently rave about the spotless rooms and meticulous housekeeping, praising the hotel's attention to detail. With comfortable beds, good water pressure in the showers and amazing views from the balconies, guests leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. The hotel's rustic charm, combined with its cleanliness and attentive staff, make it a standout choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and affordable stay in Crete. And with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and to-go breakfast boxes for early departures, it's no wonder guests rate it as their best stay in Greece. Despite one or two guests forgetting to ask for daily cleaning, the majority of guests note how clean their rooms were kept- with some mentioning how impressed they were that the cleaning staff took care to clean the room so thoroughly each day. Cretan Renaissance is a great choice if you're looking for a hotel that offers excellent value for money, a clean and spacious room and a memorable stay in Crete.

Staff

The staff at Cretan Renaissance are truly the shining stars of this hotel. Guests rave about the wonderful, helpful and friendly service provided by the owners and staff. Many refer to the hotel as family-run and praise the warm, personal hospitality they received. Emily, in particular, receives high praise for her world-class service and rockstar-level care of guests. The staff goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and comfortable and their willingness to provide info on the area is also noted. Whether it's the kind welcome from Emily, the friendly host John, or the attentive waitstaff, guests can't say enough about the exceptional service at this hotel.

Historic

The Cretan Renaissance is a beautiful hotel located in the heart of the historic old city of Chania. Set in a stunning UNESCO heritage building that dates back to Venetian times, the hotel is perfect for exploring the local area, including the Venetian port with its beautiful views. The first floor of the building is a classical gem that reflects Cretan history and traditions, while the rooms are designed to take you back in time with their decorative nods to the Venetian past and Cretan literary history. Staying here truly makes you feel the history of the place and it's worth it just to experience the lovely old building itself. In fact, some guests have said it's like being transported to Venice! Overall, if you want to immerse yourself in the historical charm of Chania, the Cretan Renaissance is the perfect choice for your stay.

Boutique-Style

Cretan Renaissance is a unique and exceptional boutique hotel that offers a gracious and beautiful stay. With its design to detail, the hotel captures a slice out of time and offers an exquisite experience that exceeds the expectations of its guests. This lovely, small hotel is not your typical accommodation and stands out with its exceptional and beautiful details. Housed in an old Venetian building, the hotel has been lovingly renovated and offers a very nice, family-friendly atmosphere that charms its guests.

Romantic

The Cretan Renaissance is a dream vacation for couples in love. The hotel is charming and boasts rooms with balconies facing the beautiful Chania harbor. Couples celebrate their anniversaries and honeymoons at the hotel, praising its amazing and thoughtful staff, huge and beautiful rooms and little extra touches like wine, chocolates and to-go breakfast boxes. The romantic ambiance, created by the hotel's Renaissance-style decor, is intimate and almost mystical. Guests adore their stay, describing it as a perfect and romantic getaway after a stroll through the charming historic city of Chania. It's no surprise that the Cretan Renaissance is a popular choice for couples seeking an exceptional and romantic vacation.

No, Cretan Renaissance doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Cretan Renaissance.

No, Cretan Renaissance doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Cretan Renaissance.

No, Cretan Renaissance doesn't have a gym.

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