Elia Fatma Boutique Hotel

We loved everything about this property! The decor, breakfast, location, the bathroom - double size claw foot tub! At the last minute, we succumbed to Bookings suggestion to upgrade for a slightly higher charge and are glad we did. The breakfast buffet was impressive (chocolate cake for breakfast? Yes!) A word of warning if you’re driving - don’t follow Google map driving instructions. you will end up in a dead end lined on both sides with so many cars and scooters that you will be lucky to back out without losing your entire security deposit (thank you kind stranger for helping and no thank you to the old woman who decided to stand there and yell at us) Instead - route yourself to the parking at Talos Square on the water by the fortress and walk from there. Also - if dragging suitcases - don’t follow the shortest walking path - you’ll be dragging your stuff down the romantic stairs. It is much easier and flatter to follow the sidewalk around the old harbor to Kondilaki Street and then take a right on Zampeliou (Look for the Starbucks) The check-in is just a few yards down on your right.

if one were to get picky, you could say there is no view. we didn’t noticed because we were so comfortable in the room and were only there for one night and we were exhausted by the time we arrived.

The room was gorgeous, large and well appointed. The staff at check in was extremely helpful and friendly, although the hotel was difficult to find as you cannot drive to it since it is in a foot traffic only area. The individual who answered the phone was useless and said he couldn't help, because he wasn't familiar with the area (The Elia brand has a few hotels in the area and the phone number is a line to the main office?). The breakfast and housekeeping staff were great as well, although the "Do Not Disturb" indicator wasn't always effective to allow us to sleep in. Parking is difficult in the area and people park everywhere that's not allowed, including on the sidewalks. The hotel location is half a block off the water, surrounded by restaurants, shops and attractions. The room is well-maintained, spacious and happened to be my favorite color. We got to peak into a few different rooms (only 6 in the hotel total) to see that each was unique and a different color. We honestly wanted to become full time residents of the hotel and never leave Crete. It will be tops on our list when we return as soon as we can. Loved the hotel, one of our favorites in many years, which means a lot considering we spend at least 150 nights a year in hotel rooms.

Housekeeping should observe the "Do Not Disturb" sign.

The location is great. In the heart of Old Chania. Fantastic restaurant next door. Easy to go anywhere in Old Chania, close to the Market and need the town easy to go to local shops and restaurants. Many restaurants to go to a reasonable prices. The people working here are friendly and welcoming. Morning staff for breakfast are great. The breakfast spread is amazing something for everyone. Rooms are small and so is the bathroom. Yet this is expected in Old Chania.

The only negative was the bed and pillows.

We booked the maisonette (2-story room). It was great for us. The location was perfect, the rooms were clean and secured, and the breakfast was lovely. I’d stay here again. The people at the front desk were very helpful.

Don’t book the maisonette room if you have trouble with stairs. The room is a bit dark, but we weren’t there much other than to sleep so it didn’t bother us. And the cleaning lady doesn’t follow the Do Not Disturb sign.

Great location , quiet room overnight despite location in centre , regularly cleaned , very friendly staff , nice breakfasts

Shower room needs a bit attention to feel new again

Small hotel in one of the narrow streets of the old town, very central but not too noisy. I travelled alone, and felt very much at home in my comfortable room with a cute balcony. Great breakfast!

Very nice hotel. Location is perfect, near to city center, restaurants, shops, etc.. Hotel staff are friendly. Breakfast is very nice and having different options every day. Our room was really spacious, two-levels, my wife and I took the upper one, was very romantic with nice ambient lights. Kids (4-year old twin girls) took lower level and loved it.

The reception lady kept us waiting for almost half an hour before she picked us from the airport shuttle. No elevator as we had to carry our luggage to the third floor. However, the reception lady helped us a lot and carried the bag by herself.

The location is perfect , the staff is very helpful , the room is clean and specious . Elia Hotels is my favourite place in chania , this was my 7th stay in their hotels

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Our room was really great, very quiet and at the same time right in the city center, amazing. Breakfast is great with local dishes prepared by the "breakfast chief" every day some dishes were different.

airco was a bit noisy but the ventilator worked great

Everything , best stay with Elia hotels

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