We visited this wonderful hotel with exceptional hospitality from Maria and Katerina. They will make you so comfortable and give you a list of exceptional places to visit in this fantastic city. We really enjoyed our time and will definitely come again.
Perfectly located modern hotel directly by the sea in Chania. The hotel is almost directly on the waterfront and is only 5 minutes walk from the old port. Nevertheless it is very quiet at night.
We had a great stay with delicious breakfast and friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are unexpectedly large and the pool on the roof is just a dream. Anytime again with pleasure.
Serenissima is the perfect location for couples traveling in Crete. It has fabulous, warm and friendly staff, is well located for walking in Chania, beautiful and comfortable with delicious food.
All the staff are amazing! Very friendly and accommodating. The room & bathroom were immaculately clean. They provide bottled water everyday. Large selection of choice on the breakfast a la carte menu (served until 11:30) which can be served either in your room or in the breakfast seating area downstairs. They provided clean towels everyday as well as slippers + bathrobes. Would stay here again!
There is free parking about a 10min walk away from the hotel.
I can’t say that I visit monasteries very often but this Monastery has definitely boosted my faith!! It’s boosted my faith in gorgeous interiors, detailed design whilst respecting history and incredible customer service! The manager of the hotel, Nikos, is an absolute gem and will make you feel like the only guest at the hotel. The rooms are gorgeous, the food is incredible, the sunset from the terrace is beautiful. Do I need to say more? Just go and see for yourself.
P.S Chania is a truly special place that you will never forget...
We had such a great experience here. The place is new and very modern. Georgia and the rest of the staff made us feel very welcome. The view from the rooftop is awesome plus a small pool. The staff takes care of parking which is really nice. We also liked the breakfast a lot.
This resort is a fantastic place to recharge and relax. We only ate breakfast while we were there, and breakfast was great. Lots of local touches.
The staff are very accommodating and friendly, and our kids were treated really well. There is a kids play area with baby sitting and various activities, which is great. It also has a kids pool as well.
Only downside - the private pools aren’t heated.
Wonderful place. Great service from the front desk, and very well located to all the shops and restaurants along the Old Venetian Harbor in Chania. Easily would stay here again.
Excellent location, close to both the city center and the popular old harbor-restaurants etc. Very well maintained apartments in a contemporary homely feel design in quality materials, every room is different and has its own charm ... most of all its the courtesy and professionalism of this family run hotel staff that sets it apart from the rest! you MUST ask for advice on where to go and what to avoid during your stay, the guys will give you the most valuable advice for sure!
Perfect location in the center of the old town, clean with beautiful decoration and nice balcony for morning coffee overlooking the blooming bougainvillea !! Comfortable king size beds that offer a unique sleeping experience !! Perfect for couples but also for families !!
The hotel is on an excellent spot on the Old Port of Chania and makes the whole city totally accesible! It was also next to the public parking lot. Our room had view to the port and even though it was small we had a very nice time there. The room on the other hand was spacious with a modern bathroom and it was more than enough for our small family of three. The breakfast area is perfect with a lot of plants for a shade and it serves brekfast with local ingredients. So tasty! Totally recommend it!
OMG! I loved this 17th century family home converted into a top class boutique hotel. Our room was stunning with a lot of the original features. The bed was extremely comfortable. The staff were lovely a d looked after are every need. A special mention for the barman on the rooftop bar. The view from the rooftop bar over the old harbour is priceless. We can't wait to stay here again.
We stayed at Chania Urban Living for 3 Months and it was AMAZING. Whatever we needed, Aggeliki was able to help us with. The Apartment is very clean, modern and the little walk to the City Center is just a perfect reason to get some steps in :-) Would come back any time!
My husband and I had the pleasure of being staying at the Balance Hotel in Chania. We were quite anxious about this booking as it was a new hotel and it had little to none reviews online. We were able to speak to Anna on the phone before booking and from the start, she was beyond amazing! There are not enough words to explain how great Anna is. She was always available to help us even at night via WhatsApp. She welcomed us to the hotel and was always available to help make our stay at the hotel and Chania a great time. Listen to ALL her food and beach recommendations. We did so, and got to eat and explore really great places! Balance Hotel has truly thought about all the little details to ensure that you have a once in a lifetime experience. Parking was included in our stay which made it so much easier for us to get back to the hotel late after the beach and never have to worry about where to leave the car. It is just a short walk from Old Town Chania. Our stay at Balance Hotel made our experience in Greece so much better. We were so sad to leave the hotel and Anna. It is the best hotel we experienced in all of Greece.
Anna, thank you for all the hard work and thoughtful touches you do for all your guests. It truly goes a long way! We hope to visit you in the future and we will make sure to send all our family and friends to stay at the Balance Hotel whenever visiting Chania.
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