Fortezza Hotel

Had very enjoyable 7-night stay in this lovely hotel. Location is just perfect, in old town, right next to harbour. Our superior room on the 3rd floor overlooked the pool and was perfect place to take in views. Very comfortable bed, excellent air con, spacious room with plenty of wardrobe space. Spotlessly clean, like rest of hotel. Fridge in room (empty except for two bottles of water on arrival) was handy. Bathroom functional, with over bath shower, with great water pressure. Soap, shower gel and shampoo were provided. There was also a good hairdryer. Breakfast was delicious with a wide range from breads, freshly baked pastries, homemade jams, cereals, dried and fresh fruit, cheeses, platter of fresh salad vegetables, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, little sausages, spinach pie and more - all buffet self service, and continuously restocked. Staff were very friendly and hardworking. The pool was great, sometimes busy, but always got a lounger, and had lunch there most days (toasties, bacon and eggs, omelettes, pizzas, pasta etc). Quiet ambience, with mostly middle aged and older couples reading or sunbathing. The bar is open till 11pm at night. The only negative for us was just having the one room key - which took some getting used to (leaving it at reception when out worked best). Had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable stay and can see why there so many guests returning- we are planning to do the same. Thank you!

Very comfortable room with a balcony! Great housekeeping service and friendly staff all over! I have stayed at this hotel a couple of times in past years and I absolutely love it!! The breakfast room is very stylish with a great selection of breakfast item such as yogurt, cereals, different types of bread and cakes, cold cuts, cheeses as well as warm dishes which concist of scrambled eggs and small sausages. To go with the food are different types of juices and even four kinds of coffee!! The hotel also has a nice pool and is blessed with an elevator! All in all Hotel Fortezza is the perfect place to stay right in the old town!

This is a really lovely hotel with very friendly and efficient staff. The location could not be better, in Rethymno Old Town which is also very beautiful. So close to lots of very good restaurants and a few minutes walk from the harbour. I loved the pool area, which was quiet and relaxing. Definitely no sun bed wars here. Our balcony overlooked the pool and got lots of sun. The hotel is kept spotless, cleaners do a great job and are also very friendly. The breakfast was simple but very nice. I would not hesitate to return to this hotel or to recommend to family and friends.

Just returned from 8 nights at the Fortezza Hotel. The location was excellent - just a few steps from loads of bars, restaurants and the harbour and about a 15 minute walk to the beach. All the staff were fantastic - friendly, helpful and polite and worked hard. The breakfast was fine - not the most exciting we have had, but well stocked and well presented and the staff always greeted you with a smile. Our room was spacious with a huge comfortable bed, good air conditioning and spotlessly clean. We had a mini fridge which was useful, although tea/coffee making facilities would have been nice. The pool area was small and quite enclosed and we didn't use it much - we prefer the beach - but it was always clean and we were able to get a sunbed if we wanted one. We had a late flight on our final day and were able to use the pool and pool showers as long as we wanted. Only found out on our second to last day that pool towels were available! A receptionist recommended Eliaia for dinner and it was lovely - we visited twice on our stay. If we return to Rethymno we would definitely stay at this hotel again - definitely prefer it to the big, all inclusive faceless hotels.

Fantastic small hotel. Well located for old town. Faultless. Excellent attentive staff. Very clean. Superb buffet breakie. Pool clean and welcome in heat of Greece. Would definitely re visit if visiting Crete again

The Fortezza Hotel is simply delightful. Spacious, elegant and comfortable. It's located in the old town so ideal for wandering the winding streets full of restaurants and shops and in view of the actual Fortress on the hill above. We loved using the pool every afternoon.The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the buffet breakfast delicious and plentiful. 10/10

Second time in this hotel, and we are coming back. Quiet place in a central place in the old town. Short walk from everything. Good breakfast buffé. The staff is extremely helpful and nice aswell. All in all a beautiful hotel.

This is a beautiful hotel situated perfectly. I’m the old part of town. Its not far from the beach, walking through the streets of Rethymno. The staff are so warm and friendly. The breakfast buffet is excellent and the hotel is kept so clean and comfortable. Thank you

Very good location close to the old town, the Fortezza castle, the harbor and everything. Really nice and clean hotel and rooms. Excellent service from the very welcoming and kind staff - day and night. Free air con - and nice and large breakfast buffet( international and also local specialities) Good opportunity for relaxation and a nice swim in the garden with pool 😍 We will for sure return again.