“A small waterfront hotel that stands out from the Chania old town crowd by virtue of slick modern décor, up-to-the minute facilities and a level of professional service that you'd expect from a larger luxury hotel. Ideal for couples after a romantic getaway (children are not accommodated).”
“A small waterfront hotel that stands out from the Chania old town crowd by virtue of slick modern décor, up-to-the minute facilities and a level of professional service that you'd expect from a larger luxury hotel. Ideal for couples after a romantic getaway (children are not accommodated).”
Hotel Review
Elia Zampeliou's unassuming exterior, on a street lined with boutiques, cafés and tavernas, conceals eight bright and airy suites that combine modern facilities with old town charm. Parquet or polished limestone floors, pale wood surfaces, exposed stonework and floaty white drapes set the tone. Suites have double or twin beds (with spotless linen and polka-dotted spreads) and a separate sitting area. Some have balconies overlooking the harbour, others look out over the very heart of the old quarter. Perks include espressso machine and minibar. Marble and limestone bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers, and more posh toiletries than guests are likely to consume during a shorter stay. Breakfast – a local array of yoghurt, honey, fresh-pressed orange juice, pastries, preserves, cheese and olives – is served (until 11am) in room or on a little roof terrace which doubles as a bar in the evening, when it looks out over the bright lights of the harbour. Unlike many small Chania hotels (where staff tend to vanish after breakfast), Elia Zampeliou's reception is staffed all day.
Written by Robin Gauldie
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Well positioned in the heart of the Old Town just moments from the harbour with ancient sites, museums, and restaurants nearby
- Romantic Break
- Pick one of the Delux Sea View rooms to enjoy views of the harbour from your bed - a romantic base
- Intimate
- With just eight rooms this is an intimate base in the heart of the ancient town
- Museums
- The Archaeological Museum of Chania and its Municipal Art Gallery are just 100m from the hotel
- Great walks
- Along the harbour and through the Old Town and there's the option of having a guide too
- Cycling
- Bikes are available to explore the town at your own pace
- Sailing
- Diving
- Sights nearby
- Views
- Views of the Old Harbour and Old Town from some of the bedrooms
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Sit-out Terrace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Roof terrace
- Romantic
- On an island
- Chic
- Historic
- Boutique
Facilities
- Concierge
- A hands on concierge team who will help you start planning your stay before your arrival
- Views
- Views of the Old Harbour and Old Town from some of the bedrooms
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Sit-out Terrace
- Adult Only
- Bicycle hire
- No pets
- Outdoor dining
- Airport transfer
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Roof terrace
- Safe
- Wifi
Activities
- Museums
- The Archaeological Museum of Chania and its Municipal Art Gallery are just 100m from the hotel
- Great walks
- Along the harbour and through the Old Town and there's the option of having a guide too
- Cycling
- Bikes are available to explore the town at your own pace
- Sailing
- Diving
- Sights nearby
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