This was our first time in Crete, made even more enjoyable by staying at the Cretan Renaissance. The location - sitting above the Chania harbour; the staff - always so helpful & pleasant; the room - good sized (we chose the one with the balcony) and everything about Chania was great. Some good restaurants away from the tourist hot spots; the beach is about 15 minute stroll and the shopping (jewellery & leather goods in particular) is very good. Favourite jewellery stores were Midas, Armand and Mitos. Semiramis was our go-to restaurant, but the Cretan Renaissance restaurant - Arismari (where breakfast is served for guests) was also very good. Happy to recommend Cretan Renaissance and we’d happily return for 3-5 days.

We selected the front room with balcony, which sits above Arismari restaurant. Like most of the restaurants around the port they are open late most days and on a Friday-Saturday into the early morning. There is sound penetration into the hotel room, so if you’re a light sleeper (which we’re not) just be aware there’s a slight trade off for the view. Small flight if stairs up to the room also, so if you have mobility issues be aware.

We had an amazing experience staying at Cretan Renaissance. This beautiful hotel is located right in the middle of old town Chania. What used to be a private residence, is now a charming 5 room hotel with spacious, exceptionally decorated and charming rooms. Yonis, the hotel owner, made our stay very special with his kindness and desire to help. He also is a part owner of the restaurant, that is right in front of the hotel. Our breakfast was served there every morning and if you have to get up super early, Yonis will pack a delicious to go breakfast bag for you. We also had the best meal at dinner there, with delicious food and local wine. The hotel is spotless, our room looked over the water and was decorated with little trinkets from the past. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you Yonis and Elena!

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The customer service and location was great. Elena from the front desk contacted us prior to our arrival and helped us have a smooth and easy check in process. She also helped us book car and explore the beautiful Crete. The location is amazing. There are numerous restaurants just at the door and despite being in a bush and lively area, the rooms were quiet.

The water from shower would flood the bathroom floor. Due to the building being an old one, there are no lifts. This is mainly a heads up rather than a negative comment. Our room was only a few stairs up and we didn’t have much difficulty carrying our luggage

Super location directly on the harbour with fantastic views across the harbour and out to sea. The double glazing was very efficient and there was no noise from the busy walkway below. Elena on Reception was super friendly and helpful in every respect and made us feel very welcome Our room was huge, very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Welcome bottle of wine, savoury nibbles and chocolate wafers plus complimentary water were all in the room on arrival On leaving Elena presented us with another gift of olive oil soap and body lotion in a pretty net bag We had dinner at the restaurant below the hotel and the food was superb - definitely a cut above! The breakfasts there were also delicious with plenty of choice.

The aircon was a bit noisy and the fan blew down directly on one side of the bed so we could not keep it on while sleeping We had a jacuzzi bath in our bathroom and while there was an overhead shower on the wall over the bath, there was no curtain or screen and it was difficult to shower without having a flood!

A beautiful room with a stunning view. There was plenty of space, and yet every need was catered for eg fridge, cutlery, plates and so on. Great attention to detail. The double glazing worked really well, ie no sound from the restaurants at all with the air con on.

Breakfast: the quality was excellent, but the choice was too rich for our palate. Would have liked a wider choice of breakfast food to include simple things eg granola, fruit and yogurt, or toast with bananas and peanut butter etc. A few practical things about the room: we couldn’t find out how to work the jacuzzi, and when we used the shower, it overflowed and the whole bathroom floor was very wet.

Amazing location in the Old Town. Each room was individually decorated and named after a famous female. Our room had a gorgeous Venetian fireplace, and the widows opened to a courtyard view. The room was spacious with a small table and chairs in the foyer, with tea coffee facilities and a welcome bottle of wine, and a spacious bathroom with a huge bathtub. A very comfortable bed and AC. Close to everything and lovely breakfast in the restaurant downstairs.

The bathroom was amazing with a gorgeous bath, as I prefer a shower without a curtain the water splashes the sink and floor. It was not a huge problem. I just felt guilty using an additional towel to clean up the water. Being in a heritage listed building, there are stairs to the room and 4 stairs up to the bedroom, but it is worth it.

The breakfast was substantial, plus they will cook or provide food that is not on the menu should you require some thing a little lighter. The building is over 400 years old and dates back to the Venetian era. This dictates the room size. Rooms are beautifully presented in a Venetian theme. Hotel is located on the harbour side in the centre of the old town, perfect to walk everywhere. The hotel is family owned and run ‘hands on’ by the family. The best thing about the hotel is the people, we could not have been made more welcome. Elena in reception is a very special person who would be a valuable asset to any business. The hotel restaurant is one of the best in Chania.

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The location right on the old town harbor was great and the view from our room magnificent! The hotel was the owner’s grandmother’s home which has been lovingly restored with all the modern comforts while keeping the old world feel. There is an exceptional restaurant that serves Cretan cuisine with a creative flair. The staff are so friendly and helpful - their passion for their work and sharing the beauty of Crete was the best part of our stay here.

The only concern was it would be helpful to have a shower curtain to help keep water off the flower if using the shower.

Perfect spot on the harbour and above their classy restaurant Arismari, we had the balcony room which was perfect in the evenings, with a beautiful view from inside and outside. Beautiful breakfasts, friendly staff and owners, we loved our 6 nights in Chania with the old town alleys, boutique shops and restaurants all around, but also very quiet at night. Restaurant played the most beautiful relaxing soft music in the evenings to make the vibe even more special!

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The location was amazing, right on the harbour side. Beautiful boutique style room which was beautifully cleaned every day. The staff were lovely, helpful and could not do enough for us. It’s a family run business and the team take great pride in guest satisfaction. We also benefited from a discount on food at the neighbouring restaurant, which offered super breakfast and dinner options.

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