Hotel Villa Venezia - Chania

Our stay was very nice here. The owner was very helpful with directions, dining, and whatever else we needed. The room is not the most quiet, due to it being right on the harbor, but it great to hear the people and music. The view from the room was beautiful to say the least with the harbor and lighthouse. I was really glad to have found this place.

Villa Venezia is perfectly located in the heart of the enchanting harbour of Chania. The room (studio) was as we imagined - large, very basically furnished (narrow sheets, blankets) but clean. However, there are a number of stairs to climb (no lift) so it is not suitable for the very elderly or disabled and is a bit of a stretch with heavy suitcases if you're not too fit. A good breakfast was available at a nearby restaurant at a special price although with a kitchenette-type arrangement we often had breakfast in the room. Nadi, the hotel manageress, was exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our one week stay. She isn't there all the time and there is no reception area as such so it was rather more like being in an original B&B than an hotel. Unfortunately we hit bad weather so didn't do as much travelling as we had originally planned but did visit all the WW1 battle sites with a friend which are highly recommend as is the naval museum on the seafront. There are any number of good restaurants to choose from in the charming old town but try to eat away from the harbour where it's cheaper. Try Kusina (in the old Turkish area) and Tamam which is just behind the hotel. We would definitely go back again perhaps earlier in the autumn but were warned to avoid the high season when the harbour is packed. In all it was a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

This was by no means a luxury hotel, but the location could not be beat, nor could Nadia, the manager. we arrived early in the morning and from the beginning of our stay until the end, she was helpful, accommodating, informative, and a pleasure to meet. There are some narrow steep stairs to negotiate with a suitcase, and some noise from the harbourfront, but the hotel in in the centre of the old town, is clean, and very convenient for everything. For the price we paid, this hotel is a steal and we will definitly stay again if we return to Crete.

This was perfectly located for what I wanted overlooking the Venetian Harbour. Room view was great. Noise at night, but that's to be expected in this kind of area. Welcome from owner was good, no other staff I could see. No real communal areas, this is old Venetian building with extremely steep stairs so unsuitable for the less able (or less fit!). Room was quaint as was bathroom both in layout and fitments; not really self-catering very little cooking space, and close to bed ... but so many restaurants you wouldn't bother about that! Overall a good stay and I'd recommend Chania to anyone.

Located in the old town with a very nice view on the harbour. Animated district with lot of taverns around. Owner very friendly, available at night time for late check in. Owner speaks and writes good french and english, which is a plus. Available for local explanations if asked. Comfort is basic, no pretention. Room at second floor with small fridge only: No kitchen. Fits well for travellers out of the room most of the time (not convenient for travellers wishing to spend time resting in the hotel). Global Appreciation OK Quality for Price OK.

A fantastic location and cheap compared to that. We got a warm and heartly welcome and found out that we had been upgraded from a double at the back to a spacious and newly renewed studio with a fantastic view.