“It's all about the vibe at Elia Fatma Hanoum. No cliché blue and white paint here, but an ice-cream palette that wouldn't look out of place in Havana or Marrakech. Bohemian hipsters feel right at home. The roof terrace and colourful bar are a real draw - as is the food! A unique little find.”
“It's all about the vibe at Elia Fatma Hanoum. No cliché blue and white paint here, but an ice-cream palette that wouldn't look out of place in Havana or Marrakech. Bohemian hipsters feel right at home. The roof terrace and colourful bar are a real draw - as is the food! A unique little find.”
Hotel Review
Amenities, style and service at Elia Fatma Hanoum (once the home of an Ottoman aga) are more redolent of a hip city hotel in Barcelona or Berlin than a Cretan resort. Rooms and public areas have WiFi and climate control. In-room perks include espresso makers and sound isolation to minimise noise from the buzzy neighbourhood café and restaurant scene. Each of six bedrooms has its own colour scheme, with pale lemon, hot fuschia, cool blue and accenting wood floors and exposed stonework. Designer toiletries and fluffy bathrobes complement spacious bathrooms with free-standing tubs or walk-in power showers, tiled in earthy reds, yellow and deep green. Four rooms have private balconies. Breakfast is a lavish buffet affair - served in a cool, vaulted lobby patio with a swirling, Minoan-inspired mosaic floor. This space also houses a jazzy bar where trendy cocktails dominate the drinks list. Drinks are also served on the roof terrace, where there are loungers and sun umbrellas. Cosmopolitan couples are clearly the core market here, but families are provided for too. Baby cots and push-chairs can be provided, baby sitting is available on request, and there's a two-level attic suite sleeping four - plus baby.
Written by Robin Gauldie
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Set back just two streets from the harbour it is perfectly situated for exploring Chania's Old Town
- Romantic Break
- For couples, the suites with a private balcony and large roll-top bath are a romantic option
- Value chic
- With vibrant boutique design and a great location you are getting a lot for your money here
- Museums
- The Archaeological Museum of Chania and its Municipal Art Gallery are on your doorstep
- Cycling
- Traverse Chania's cobbled streets on two wheels - enquire at reception
- Other Activities
- Relax with a massage in the comfort of your own room
- Sights nearby
- Etz Hayyim Synagogue is just a few steps away
- Sailing
- Glass bottom boats are available to charter
- Great walks
- Along the popular Golden Beach
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Designer
- Full of character
- Roof terrace
- Intimate
- Contemporary
- Retro/Vintage
- Quirky
- Chic
- Boutique
- Townhouse
Facilities
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Walking distance restaurants
- Outdoor dining
- Cots available
- Massage
- No pets
- Bicycle hire
- Roof terrace
- Suites
- Airport transfer
- Concierge
- Wifi
- Parking
- Bar
- Air conditioning
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
Activities
- Museums
- The Archaeological Museum of Chania and its Municipal Art Gallery are on your doorstep
- Cycling
- Traverse Chania's cobbled streets on two wheels - enquire at reception
- Other Activities
- Relax with a massage in the comfort of your own room
- Sights nearby
- Etz Hayyim Synagogue is just a few steps away
- Sailing
- Glass bottom boats are available to charter
- Great walks
- Along the popular Golden Beach
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