Akti Enoseos - Old Venetian Harbour, Chania Town, Crete 731 32 Greece
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#8 of 125 hotels in Chania Town
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4.9
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The Porto Veneziano Hotel is located in Chania, in the prime location of the Old Venetian Harbor, on the seafront and only a 10-minute walk from the city center. It is an ideal place to stay, with the most popular attractions within walking distance. Completing the room renovation in April 2013, the hotel now offers a minimal navy design, excellent quality beds with double mattresses and geothermal air conditioning system, friendly to the environment. The hotel has been certified to serve a full Greek Breakfast with a Cretan note and attempts to provide a journey to the island's flavors and tastes. Enjoy daily our freshly squeezed orange juice, local produce, homemade dishes, traditional cookery, seasonal fruit, freshly made desserts etc. At the Bar, after strolling through the beautiful harbor, guests will enjoy all kinds of coffee and Cretan flavorsome concoctions, snacks, sweets, ice cream, drinks and an assortment of Greek and European ice cold beer. The hotel even offers free Wi-Fi and all rooms and interior public areas are strictly nonsmoking.
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After a difficult 3 years we longed to return to the hotel for our 3rd visit this October. Fond memories of our visits were soon realised. Great welcome and so pleased to see all the same staff still there. The staff are what makes this hotel so special. They are always so helpful, chatty and cheerful, - on reception, breakfast, housekeeping, and of course cocktails in the bar late at night with George. From some of the staff we have learnt much about olive oil, raki, and honey production! The hotel is kept spotlessly clean, and the breakfast has a multitude of choices to start your day, all delicious, so thanks to all the support staff working behind the scenes too. Beautiful views from the hotel balcony you never forget, and the boats bobbing up & down in the harbour below. Chania is such a lovely city to visit with great restaurants all around, charming shops, and history everywhere. The new Archiological Museum is well worth a visit for a couple of hours. It was interesting to see the Old Market undergoing a long 2 year renovation project,- the whole roof and interiors having now been completely removed ! The weather was not great the first few days following the bad storms, but plenty to see whilst out walking along the coast. At least Chania has lots of places to wander around on such days ! A massive thankyou to everyone at the hotel for looking after us. Looking forward to another visit hopefully next year!…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: Pay extra for a sea view room overlooking the harbour. It is sooo worth it !,
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Responded Dec 1, 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for this amazing review and for recommending Porto Veneziano to other travelers! We are really honored to read all these compliments for our hotel. We really put our best efforts to offer a great stay and an unforgettable experience in our hotel to each of our guests separately. Thank you, once again, for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future! Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner-Manager
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This hotel is about a 20 minute drive from the airport and is situated in a peaceful section of the harbour overlooking the old Venetian port. The location is great. There are a few shops nearby with the centre of the town less than a ten minute walk away in one direction with a small and fairly quiet cove/beach with some nice restaurants en route in the other. Walking around the winding streets was great fun and the selection of top quality restaurants nearby was very convenient. We were spoiled for choice. The hotel itself is modern, minimalist and well maintained. It actually looks quite new. The room was clean and the towels and linens fresh. The bathroom had the usual toiletries and good water pressure in the shower. There were tea and coffee making facilities which were replenished daily along with bottled water. The cleaning staff did a very good job each day. The beds were comfortable and the harbourside room was quiet at night so a good night's sleep was guaranteed. The free wi-fi was also good and I noticed that there was a strong 5G network in many areas. The breakfast selection is fabulous. There are four main breakfasts-European, Cretan, Greek and Vegetarian-each with a selection of foodstuffs. There were also individual items that could be added to the breakfast. It was a great culinary experience to start each day. The hotel was also very accomodating of any special dietary requirements. We had dinner once at the hotel which was great and the cocktails were the best I had on Crete. The front desk staff were so helpful. Our airport transfers were arranged as were the excursions that we went on. An earlier breakfast was arranged for us on the day that we had an early departure. They also arranged restaurant reservations for us as some could only be made by phone. Nothing was too much trouble. It was our first visit to Crete and when we return to Chania, I can't think of anywhere else I would rather stay.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Yannis Platsidakis, General Manager at Porto Veneziano Hotel
Responded Sep 20, 2022
Dear Guest, Many thanks for choosing Porto Veneziano and your kind review! We are very happy to read that enjoyed your holidays with us to the fullest and had a great experience. Regarding your comments about our location, it is true that we are conveniently situated both close to the center of town and far enough away to forget there is a bustling city just a few hundred meters away! While gazing out at the Venetian Harbor, either from the lobby or one of our sea view rooms, it almost feels like you are floating on the calm waters of the Cretan Sea. Moreover, thank you for your kind word about breakfast and dinner! We work really hard to offer the best meals in the best possible ambience. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the not too distant future! Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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service was wonderful. Location is perfect .Rooms were clean. Generous buffet breakfast couldn't fault the hotel. We stayed for 6 nights with two teenagers. Parking is available but driving in the city centre can be challenging.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Responded Dec 1, 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for your perfect rating and your beautiful review. We are glad to know that our hotel services met your expectations. Hope that we will have the chance to welcome again back soon. Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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We stayed for four nights in June. An agent booked the room for us so we weren't expecting much. We arrived early and although we were able to check in we couldn't get into our room straight away but the lovely lady at reception named Agapi said she would hold our bags and we could sit outside at one of the tables and have a complimentary drink. I laughed and said we would be happy to pay. Later on the waiter put the bill down on the table and then came back a few minutes later and said this one is on the house and took the bill away. Our room turned out to be a first floor Superior sea view suite which had two balconies, a separate bedroom and a large lounge room. The whole suite was spotless and the bathroom was large. We had a view of the harbor to die for and couldn't have been happier sitting out there watching the sunset with a cold drink in the evenings. This was our last stop on a five week journey before heading back to Athens and home so it was great to have a little luxury. We ate a sunny breakfast outside in the morning which was very nice and also sat outside for a night cap on a couple of nights. The hotel is at the quieter eastern end of the harbor which is nice but you only have to walk for a minute or two to be in the thick of things. Every day we would come downstairs and be greeted by Agapi who was always willing to have a chat for a minute or two which made our stay a very enjoyable experience. We loved this hotel and would definitely stay again.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Nov 30, 2022
Dear Guest, On behalf of the entire team of the Porto Veneziano, thank you very much for having shared this lovely review. We are very glad that you had a lovely stay and that you found our location, the amenities and the services of our hotel to your liking. Moreover, our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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It took me a long time to pick a hotel in Chania, and I'm the kind of person who second guesses every decision I make. But this was perfect! Don't hesitate to book this hotel. It was beautifully clean, and has every facility you could want. The bathrooms were gorgeous, the beds were comfortable. I paid a little more for the sea view, and that was an awesome decision. The view of the harbor is breathtaking, and the sunsets are out of this world. We enjoyed every breakfast we had during our trip, but the breakfasts at this hotel were spectacular. It was a full-service breakfast, with anything your heart desired, and my 22-year-old son never looked happier! The wait staff were honestly the nicest, most helpful we encountered anywhere. Obviously the setting was stunning too. Sitting on the terrace, looking at the harbor lighthouse really couldn't be any better. We were there in October, but clearly this is the quieter end of the strip. We found it peaceful but right in the heart of things, an easy walk to everything in town. The hotel staff went out of their way to help us with everything. They helped us rent a car, book, a trip, and managed to find us a room for an extra night which saved us a lot of hassle. They were just so helpful. If I were to take off half a star it would be because the room was tiny. It didn't matter to us at all, but if you need space, you might want a different room. On the last night we didn't have the sea view, which was fine, but my advice is to get a sea view! Stay here! …
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Nov 14, 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your amazing review! We are really honored to read all these compliments for our hotel. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise. Comments like yours give us strength to continue providing our guests a unique service in order to fulfill their expectations at the most. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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What a wonderful hotel! We had a fantastic 3-day stay at Porto Veneziano. The hotel’s location is unsurpassed in Chania. The staff was first class and very accommodating. Breakfast was delightful (Zina was amazing and made breakfast that much more pleasant!).
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Yannis Platsidakis, General Manager at Porto Veneziano Hotel
Responded Oct 13, 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you kindly for this beautiful review! It is always our pleasure to read that our guests had a lovely time at our premises. We hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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My husband and I stayed at this hotel for a week and had a fantastic stay. We had a room on the side of hotel with a balcony which had a partial harbour view. This was perfect for us as it had the sun on the balcony most of the day/evening and it was quiet. The room was cleaned daily and fresh bottles of water were replaced in the fridge which is great in the warm weather. The only small negative with the room is the lack of strange pace if you are staying for a week or longer as there are no draws to put things in. The hotel have free bikes which can be booked at reception and we used these most days to cycle to the beaches. The location is excellent, close enough to walk to everything but far enough away to be in the quieter part of the harbour. The view is really lovely especially when having breakfast. We didn’t eat at the hotel for an evening meal as there was so much choice in the old town for restaurants however we couldn’t fault the breakfast and looked forward to it every morning. The staff are all very nice and helpful and we loved chatting to them. Every one of the staff is a credit to the hotel and because of this we wouldn’t want to single any out as they all did a great job. Few hints and tips: - book restaurants in advance. We spent an afternoon walking round doing this and it paid off. Pallas, Tostachi, Pulse, Tamam and Kalderimi are some of the best. - use the local bus station to get around to visit other places. Good clean buses and not expensive. We also used the sightseeing bus to see more of the island as it’s hip on hop off and ticket lasts 24hrs. - ask the hotel to arrange taxis to and from airport. They were very helpful and both our taxis were on time. It was 30€ each way. We rarely go anywhere twice however we would return to the hotel again as we had a perfect holiday.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Oct 13, 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to review us and share your experience with other travelers! Your comments about the staff, the location and the rooms are highly appreciated, since we always aim to offer our guests the best experience in Porto Veneziano Hotel. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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I stayed here for 2 nights after flying in to Chania. The hotel is wonderfully situated overlooking the old port which is picture perfect at sunset. It’s at the quieter end too which I liked and near the road so my taxi could take me close. (Some of the old town hotels a taxi can’t reach and I arrived late so didn’t want to negotiate small streets at midnight). Fabulous breakfasts served outside and the staff were attentive and happy to substitute items. This was my highlight of the stay. My room was great; clean, comfy bed, side view of the port and good shower pressure. The aircon wasn’t initially working but a quick call to reception and they immediately came and sorted it. And this was great too! Good selection of tv channels. Only slight negative - left luggage is behind the stairs and not in a locked room so didn’t feel that secure. Also on a side note - the hotel isn’t that near to the beach. The nearest one with sunbeds and facilities is a 20mins walk the other side of town. There is a small beach 5 mins to the right of the hotel but too small to put a towel down (lots of seaweed) but handy for a quick dip. So if this is a must then maybe not the hotel for you. However - I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The breakfast and lovely service still stays with me. Would have no hesitation to recommend.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Try get a port view room if you can
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Responded Oct 13, 2022
Dear guest, We are glad to read your detailed review and to know that you had a nice time in Porto Veneziano. Thank you for the kind words regarding the breakfast and the rooms. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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We stayed for two nights in a sea view room (number 105). Whilst not large the room way perfectly adequate and clean. The balcony had two chairs and a small table with great views and perfect for people watching. The breakfast had plenty of choice including eggs and bacon but don’t expect a “Full English”. We arrived at 9:00pm and there was someone waiting outside to make sure we could put the car in the car park which was full at the time. A nice touch which made our arrival stress free. The staff were all attentive and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded Oct 13, 2022
Dear Mr Andrew, Thank you for your rating and your detailed review! Our staff is going above and beyond in order to provide our guests with a safe and pleasant service and your comments approve it. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Superb location on the harbour and yet away slightly from the crowds & with swimming nearby. Modern well equiped room with a beautiful view from the balcony. Very clean and comfortable with one of the best breakfasts I have known in any hotel - a superb choice of al a carte options served beautifully by the delightful Zina and her colleagues. We would definietly stay again and can thoroughly recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded Oct 13, 2022
Dear Mr Richard, Thank you very much for your amazing rating and review! Your kind feedback has been shared with the rest of the team and they are delighted to know, that have exceeded you expectations. We believe in hosting of our guests with an excellent service and the highest quality standards. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Yannis Platsidakis Owner - Manager
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$127 - $175 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Porto Veneziano Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Greek National Football Museum (0.3 miles), Peacock Tail Bar (0.3 miles), and Old Venetian Harbor (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking on-site and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Laganon, To Stachi, and Monogram.
Are any cleaning services offered at Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Porto Veneziano Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Greek.
Are there any historical sites close to Porto Veneziano Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Venizelos Graves (1.9 miles) and Firkas Fortress (0.4 miles).
Does Porto Veneziano Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.
Is Porto Veneziano Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.