Fortezza Hotel

Tuve una estancia de 7 noches muy agradable en este encantador hotel. La ubicación es perfecta, en el casco antiguo, justo al lado del puerto. Nuestra habitación superior en el tercer piso daba a la piscina y era el lugar perfecto para disfrutar de las vistas. Cama muy cómoda, aire acondicionado excelente, habitación espaciosa con mucho espacio en el armario. Impecablemente limpio, como el resto del hotel. La nevera en la habitación (vacía excepto por dos botellas de agua a la llegada) era útil. Baño funcional, con ducha sobre la bañera, con excelente presión de agua. Se proporcionó jabón, gel de ducha y champú. También había un buen secador de pelo. El desayuno era delicioso, con una amplia variedad de panes, pasteles recién horneados, mermeladas caseras, cereales, frutas frescas y secas, quesos, una fuente de ensaladas frescas, huevos duros, huevos revueltos, salchichas pequeñas, pastel de espinacas y más. Todo tipo buffet de autoservicio. , y reabastecido continuamente. El personal fue muy amable y trabajador. La piscina era estupenda, a veces estaba llena, pero siempre había una tumbona y almorzaba allí la mayoría de los días (tostadas, huevos con tocino, tortillas, pizzas, pasta, etc.). Ambiente tranquilo, en su mayoría parejas de mediana edad y mayores leyendo o tomando el sol. El bar está abierto hasta las 23:00 horas. Lo único negativo para nosotros fue tener la llave de una habitación, a lo que nos llevó un tiempo acostumbrarnos (dejarla en la recepción cuando funcionaba mejor). Tuve una estadía completamente relajante y agradable y entiendo por qué tantos huéspedes regresan; estamos planeando hacer lo mismo. ¡Gracias!

Rethymnon is a gem of a town and this hotel makes it super easy to enjoy it fully. The room was fine but nothing special. The courtyard pool and snackbar were superb, very relaxing, good food and drinks. Pay Parking in front, the hotel advertises it as €10 a day but you have to check in first and then park your car! Were do you leave your car during check in? Hanging in a tree since there's no drop off zone? I parked the car first and then asked the receptionist to come with me when leaving so I payed the advertised price. That was really nice of her, thank you.

Our second stay at this lovely hotel was again excellent! When we arrived late at night we were initially disappointed to have been allocated a room facing the street, rather than poolside. However, by the next day we decided we preferred it, because it was always in the shade which meant sitting out on the balcony was very comfortable and the room was never too hot either. Also, excellent opportunity for people watching. The room was comfortable, if a little small, particularly the bathroom, but for used to that quickly. As before, everywhere was spotlessly clean, and the hotel staff the friendliest we ever encountered anywhere. They also remembered us from last year, which was nice, and went out of their way to assist with requests. We were particularly grateful for getting a day room on our last day, for a very reasonable amount, as we had a very late checkout. Breakfast was delicious, a lot of choice of many freshly prepared items, with staff working hard to continually replacing items during the busy breakfast period, while taking time to exchange a few words, and always smiling. The pool was lovely too, with plenty of loungers and other seating opportunities and we enjoyed our daily lunch there. Pool towels are provided. Guests during our stay were a mix of mainly Dutch, German and Brits, many repeaters, mostly aged 50 plus, and it was always nice and quiet. Location of hotel is great, everything on your doorstep, just next to the harbour, lots of cafes and restaurants, and 2 minutes from the fortress, with the main stretch of beach about 1km away. All in all, another great stay and yes, we are sure to return again.