Kriti Hotel

Stayed here last month & it was a good choice; it is a large-ish hotel with the kind of close & personal attention you get in a boutique hotel. Since there were no open air concerts being held while we were there (arena is right next door), the hotel is in an otherwise quiet place, away from the very crowded tourist area. It is near Koum Kapi Beach & many seaside restaurants. Along with the breakfast room (breakfast is excellent with many, many choices of food items unique to Chania/Greece & a friendly staff), the gym is on the lower level, the pool is a good size & warm enough for us to swim our morning laps in, & the lobby has floor to ceiling windows, allowing in lots of natural light, a bar with super friendly bartenders & an outdoor patio up front. Our room was VERY tight, only about 18" (45+ cm) of space between the bed & utility counter so it was hard to pass by each other from one side of the room to the other & it had a step up into the bathroom that was a minor problem in the dark of night. We had a few problems in our room that housekeeping took care of immediately & that was much appreciated. There are other thoughtful amenities here: art in the dining room created by a local artist, a complimentary, small bottle of Raki & a bag of peanuts comes with the room as well as a bottle of water in the fridge (not all hotels on Crete do this due to water shortages on the island), management gave us coupons for free drinks after our room-problem issues, there is a pillow "menu" listing different types of pillows available for use as well as advice on how to achieve better sleep. Our (tight) room faced the pool & mountains, had high ceilings, had a wall with an imprint of a very pretty domed church & it appears most rooms have some kind of wall art like this. Glad we chose the Kriti Hotel.

PERFECT place to stay in Chania. The location is great for exploring Chania on foot and is handy for some excellent waterfront restaurants. The rooms were nicely furnished and extremely comfortable with even a selection of differing pillows to meet individual’s needs. I liked the way you could see the mural on the wall behind the bed when you lied in bed, on the mirror opposite … it was perfectly framed. The usual supplies, such as toiletries and slippers were provided, plus complimentary water, peanuts and ouzo …. A nice touch. The buffet breakfast had an amazing selection of choices and it was delicious. It certainly set you up for a day of exploring and could easily skip lunch. The staff were friendly and helpful, and I would highly recommend this Hotel.

We arrived and when booking in was advised we had been upgraded to a superior room which was spacious. Albeit the view was at the back of the hotel and had pool/mountain views. This however was fine as had the shade later on in the day when we like to sit out on the small but adequate sized balcony. On it were two chairs and a table. Cupboard space: plenty with room for long dresses. We did take extra hangers. However no drawers which would have been nice. Within cupboard area was a fridge which was large enough. Bathroom had cubicle shower and miniature toiletries supplied. Towels changed every day if required. The room was equipped with free safe, aircon and ceiling fan. Two different pillows on the queen sized bed each to choose from. Maids cleaned the room every day to a good standard. Free towels are available for pool, just ask at reception and can dispose of them in laundry basket in pool toilet area. Pool toilet area also has a shower cubicle so can be used if you are on a late check out as the outside door to toilet area is lockable and plenty of room to get dried and changed. Breakfast was in the basement overlooking the pool area. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and enough variety. Consisted of eggs x 3 sorts, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, hash browns, breads, plus continental foods together with pastries/chocolates and fruits. Coffee/tea and fresh juices. Reception area has comfortable seating together with some tables and chairs with large tv and bar area. Location of the hotel was perfect as just outside the edge of the town and also next to the Saturday markets. Two minute walk to the nearest small beach (no beds) however had showers available. 25 minute walk across the town to get to larger beach (Nea Chora) which have beds available at a cost between €10-€15 for 2 beds and an umbrella. Hotel close to plenty of restaurants and bars. Overall a lovely holiday.

Very ordinary 3 star hotel with tiny bedrooms. The bathroom was very dated with just a hand held hose. There was a problem with the drains as well and I had to leave water running in sink to clear smell. Breakfast was in a basement room and was ok. Reception staff were distant and not terribly helpful. Paid extra for room with balcony and sea view!!!! Not worth it. I gave an extra star for the lovely cleaning staff who did a great job and were always friendly.

Highly recommended, it's modern, clean, centrally located and the staff is wonderful! Parking is available close by. The daily breakfast was one of the best! The staff is very helpful with directions and recommendations. You will not be disappointed!

This relatively small hotel is a real gem. My wife and I have stayed there many times over the years and we will be returning next week. The staff are the friendliest and most helpful I have ever known in a hotel of any size. The rooms could be said to small but the bed is very comfortable and it is kept beautifully clean by the housekeeping staff. After all, you aren't going to spend all your holiday in it! It is situated in an excellent position at the corner of the fascinating old Town and just down a short, not very steep, hill from Koum Kapi which has one of the best views in the area. A great place for long lazy lunches.