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Veneto Historic Boutique Hotel -Suites is a unique place to stay and a special experience.

Hotel in historic Venetian building ... Veneto Historic Boutique Hotel - Suites in the historic old town of Rethimno.

When a Venetian merchant invites you to stay in his home - this could be it.

Traditional suites of character in a faithfully restored building.

Studios and suites have basic cooking facilities, the hotel has a fine restaurant.

Located in the heart of the Venetian Old Town of Rethymno is the 15th-century building of Veneto Suites which once occupied by Venetian fortress guards. Carefully and attractively restored as a unique small hotel of ten studios and suites.

Veneto Suites is an impressive architectural ensemble. The entrance is towered over a mosaic arch of the 1st Venetian Era, the witness of the age of the building. Right beside it, the imposing stone staircase that leads to the upper floors emerges from a unique pebble floor with elaborate patterns.

Party walls 80-120 cm wide assembled with plaster from Santorini, three stone wells, two fountains, a sublime yard, and many particular corners make up a unique architectural puzzle. Elements of Venetian, Turkish and Greek architecture bound together through the centuries within a single building. Stone, wood, metal, and blown glass. Long-lasting, stable materials but so beautifully bound together, as if they never want to separate, reminding us that simple things are usually the most beautiful ones.

The well-regarded restaurant (open May to October) offers Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, in its 700-year-old garden. In the stone-built wine cellar, you can find some of the most carefully selected wines from the Cretan, Greek, and national vineries. Furnishing is traditional, antique, and in keeping with the style of the historic building.

All rooms have ornate beds, collectible furniture, and good bathrooms.

Veneto is one of a few hotels hatched within Venetian buildings in Crete with a romantic quality.

Veneto is an impressive architectural ensemble. The entrance is towered over a mosaic arch of the 1st Venetian Era, the witness of the age of the building.

Right beside it, the imposing stone staircase that leads to the upper floors emerges from a unique pebble floor with elaborate patterns.

Party walls 50-120 cm wide assembled with plaster from Santorini, three stone wells, two fountains, a sublime yard and many particular corners make up a unique architectural puzzle. Elements of Venetian, Turkish and Greek architecture bound together through the centuries within a single building.

Rethymno's Old Town is one of the treats of a visit to Crete, with numerous ancient buildings and narrow cafe and shop-lined streets, a massive fortress. and a colorful small harbor.

Also, the beach is a five-minute stroll. Rethymno's sandy beach stretches for many kilometers. The town has a large number of good restaurants along with cafes, bars, clubs, and other entertainment.

Its location is suited to exploring the inland villages dotted along the old national road, and it is only 45 minutes from Chania and its Venetian harbor. Heraklion's attractions (including Knossos) are just over an hour's drive.

Why We Like It

- The delightful, friendly, hospitable team of Veneto Suites - Hotel.

- Rethymno's Old Town is one of the treats of a visit to Crete.

- The dining area of the restaurant with the stone arches, beamed ceiling, and the fountain is romantic, delightful, unique ... and of course with delicious food, maybe the best cuisine in Crete.

- Veneto is an impressive architectural ensemble.

Good To Know

- Studio 101 as it is by the small back courtyard is charming but may lack privacy at dinnertime.

- During the peak season, the restaurant is full of outside dinners and could be noisy.

- Due to the fact that the hotel is a Venetian building from the 16th century and has a lot of steps, it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

- Half Board is not always applicable. Moreover, kindly note that a discount of 10% applies to all Hotel guests.

The Suites

There are 6 Standard Suites, 4 Junior Suites, and 2 Deluxe Suites at Veneto Suites.

- Studio 101 is a romantic double with a lovely but low vaulted ceiling with a stone arch, and not much space besides. This is the oldest room of the building, formerly a monk’s room of St.Magdalene monastery. Located in the basement, with a double bed, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. This studio as it is by the small back courtyard is charming but may lack privacy at dinnertime.

- Studio 106 on the 1st floor, formerly the hammam of the building. With two single beds, a sofabed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, a window and a private veranda overlooking the courtyard. Also an additional large veranda ideal for relaxing and studying.

- Studio 102 on the 1st floor, with two single beds, a sofa bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, three tall windows with a view of the street, and an entrance from the veranda overlooking the entrance.

- Studio 105 on the 1st floor, formerly the kitchen of the building. With a double bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, a window, and a private veranda overlooking the courtyard.

- Studio 107 on the 2nd floor, with two single beds, a sofa bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, three windows with a view of the street, a big window with a view of the courtyard, and an entrance from the veranda overlooking the courtyard.

- Studio 109 on the 2nd floor, with a double bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, two large windows with a view of the castle Fortezza, and an entrance from the veranda overlooking the courtyard.

- Junior Suite Maisonette 103 on the 1st floor, ideal as a honeymoon suite. With a living room with two sofa beds, and a bedroom on the upper level with a double bed. There are two tall windows with a view of the street. The ensuite bathroom includes a sauna and a shower.

- Junior Suite 104 on the 1st floor, with a living room with two sofa beds, and a bedroom with a double bed, and a door opening onto a veranda. The sculpted wooden entrance door is from the Venetian era.

- Junior Suite 108 on the 2nd floor with a living room with two sofa beds, and a bedroom with a king-size bed. The ensuite bathroom includes a sauna and a shower.

- Junior Suite 110 on the 2nd floor, formerly an area only for women. An ideal family apartment, with a living room with two sofa beds, and a bedroom with two single beds. It is a sunny apartment, each room having a window opening onto a large veranda with a view of the courtyard.

- Deluxe Suite 201, on the 1st level. An ideal couple apartment, consisting of a living room with one sofa and a double bed bedroom with a handmade orthopedic mattress by Magerakis. This is a very sunny apartment of 45 m2 surface with an outside view of the Old Town streets.

- Deluxe Suite 202, on the 2nd level. An ideal couple apartment, consisting of a living room with one sofa and a double bed bedroom with a handmade orthopedic mattress by Magerakis. This is a very sunny apartment of 45 m2 surface with an outside view of the Old Town streets.

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Eating

Breakfast is optional not included and would be 7.00 Euros per Low Season and 8.00 Euros for Medium and High Season. ( bread, jams, eggs, fresh orange juice and yogurt) at Veneto Suites.

You can prepare simple salads or toddlers' meals in your in-room kitchenette.

Veneto is well-known in Rethymno for its restaurant where you could enjoy old Cretan recipes prepared with local products. The main area of the restaurant is just delightful, this cobbled, arched entrance courtyard with beamed ceilings, old fountains, and floors with magnificent mosaics ... wish you were here?

Veneto Restaurant is certified by The Cretan Quality Agreement and has granted the gold distinction from Vinetum for its exceptional wine list.

Kids

Families are welcome and would enjoy the friendly small town of Rethymnon and Veneto Suites.

Children up to 2 years old free, with cots provided. Best for Children 4-12 years and Teenagers over 12 years.

Activities

- Veneto Restaurant organizes courses of three to five sessions to present modern and creative greek gastronomy. The courses include short lectures on greek cuisine, raw materials, wine, olive oil, etc. practice on cooking, and preparation of greek food specialties, practice on food and wine tasting lectures and practice on how to combine food with the proper wine.

- Veneto restaurant organizes wine-tasting courses, in groups of 10-16 members, to address the development of greek and specially Cretan wine, in combination with the actual alimentary habits that are most usual in Crete. The courses include lectures on the development of greek wine tasting of 5 items accompanied by a variety of cheese or food specialties.

- Every year in September or the start of October Veneto produces its own raki in Pikri village in Rethymno! This raki from organic grapes is only for Veneto Restaurant and all our friends are welcome to taste it on Saturday from 12.00 till 15.00 in Pikri village, 15km from Rethymno. Don't miss to enjoy this special experience.

- Don’t miss the ceramics village of Margarites ( 27.5 km)where you can find interesting pottery. The village is also known for its excellent tavernas, each one serving its specialty.

- Head to the southern coast and enjoy some of the most magnificent beaches in Crete (Agios Pavlos, Triopetra, Ligres, Plakias, Ammoudi).

- Don't miss the beauty of Preveli Beach, at the mouth of a river gorge lined with palm trees, is hard to describe. If you’re in Crete during the high season, try to go very early in the morning, and later go on the visit to the Preveli Monastery.

- Explore Rethymno's old town, perhaps the prettiest of Crete's Venetian cities, and especially the waterfront and streets just behind. Walk along the harbor wall to the Venetian lighthouse. The Fortezza (fortress) was built by the Venetians (1573) to protect the city. Not only are walls, church, and the remains of its buildings of interest, the views from it to the town are a great way to start planning your tour of the town. There are also sweeping sea views. Open daily. The Rimondi Fountain (since 1627) in the center of the old town (at 'Platanos' square) built by the Venetian Rector (Governor) of Rethymnon A. Rimondi. The Mosque of 'Gazi Housein' or 'Neratzes' (today a conservatory) is well known for the highest minaret in Rethimnon. The Neratze Minaret was built in 1890 as part of the Augustinian monks Catholic church which was converted into a mosque in 1657. The Municipal Garden of Rethymnon is located at Tessaron Martyron Square.

- Don't miss visiting Rethimnon's Archaeological Museum which occupies a building almost directly opposite the entrance to the fortress. It's worth a look especially if you are going to the bigger museums in other towns. Here you could enjoy Minoan pottery and sarcophagi and lots of Roman coins, jewelry, pots, and statues, all from Rethimno province. Take a look at an unusual unfinished Roman statue of Aphrodite. The Temple of St. Francesco was the main temple of the Franciscan monastery during the Venetian Period. The Temple of St. Francesco hosts the Archaeological Museum of Rethimno where findings from the Neolithic and Romaic period are exhibited (currencies, jewels, tools), as well as a ceramic collection from the Minoan period. The Loggia renovated by the well-known Venetian architect Michele Sanmicheli (who also renovated Veneto Hotel) used to be the meeting point for the Venetian noblemen in the medieval times and nowdays hosts the gift shop of the Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon.

- The Veli Pasha Mosque nowadays hosting the Paleontological Museum of Rethymnon, a worth visit too.

- Two of the major monasteries of Crete and amongst its most sought and visited, Arkadi and Preveli Monastery are medium distance outings. Within easy striking distance of the city, in the hills of the southeast, is the Monastery of Arkadhi a potent symbol of the Cretan struggle for independence and an atmospheric detour on a journey into the beautiful Cretan mountainous hinterland to Rethymno's prefecture.

- Other valuable visits: Armeni Minoan site, Argyroupoli (ancient Lappa) where the sound of water from springs cascades through this refreshing, taverna-laden village. Eleftherna, Axos, Zominthos archeological sites. Amongst the significantly enjoyable, old, and historic villages: Episkopi, Spili, Amari (valley), Monastiraki, Anogia.

- Head west along the coast (60km) to explore the small, picturesque, and maybe the most enjoyable of Crete's larger towns, Chania. With its Venetian-era fishing harbor, crumbling masonry, and web of alleys, it is an extraordinarily attractive town, especially if you are there in spring when the Lefka Ori's snowcapped peaks seem to hover above the roofs. Don't forget to visit the Archaeological Museum, housed in a former church, plus the romantic cobbled alleys lined with arty boutiques and a market selling local handicrafts.

- For more activities around More uplifting activities in Central Crete.

House Rules

- Check-in: 13.30 - 23.00 pm
- Check out: 08.00 am - 12.00 pm
- Minimum Stay: 2-3 nights, depending on the season

- Payment Policy: Please check here

- Cancellation Policy: Please check here

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How To Get There

The lovely Veneto Suites is located in the heart of the old town of Rethymno on the north coast of Crete, midway between Chania and Heraklion in Crete.

- By Air
From May through mid-October there are direct charter flights to Chania Airport (70km) and, more frequently, to the capital Heraklion (81km). Tickets can be bought in advance for almost all flights via our partner website.

- By Sea
The journey is the thing". A superb way of enjoying the journey to Crete is to fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus (Pireas) - the port serving Athens. A still-romantic way to travel by the overnight ferry from Piraeus to Chania-Souda port (8okm from the Hotel) or Heraklion Port (85km). Tickets can be bought in advance for all ferries via our partner website.

- By Car
If you want to explore the region while you're here, we recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent. We suggest our Crete-Car-Rental.com, which offers competitive prices and you can collect your car at either airport.

- By Taxi
Book your taxi transfer online easily and safely from the airport or port to any location via our partner website.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through CreteTravel.com

Facilities

- Dining: Breakfast is optional not included and would be 7.00 Euros per Low Season and 8.00 Euros for Medium and High Season. ( bread, jams, eggs, fresh orange juice and yogurt). You can prepare simple salads or toddlers' meals in your in-room kitchenette. Veneto is well-known in Rethymno for its restaurant where you could enjoy old Cretan recipes prepared with local products.

- Reception Hours : 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

- Swimming Pool: None

- Spa Treatments: Massage, manicure, pedicure (on request)

- Meeting Room: up to 50 People

- Parking: The old town area is pedestrian-only. So you park on the nearest street or in free public parking (300m from the hotel). We will give directions.

- Internet Access: WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

- Pets: Not allowed

- Disabled Access: Not Suitable

- Languages Spoken: Greek, English