Name: Fortezza Hotel
Address: 16 Melissinou Str., Rethymno, 74100, Greece, 16 Melissinou Str., Crete, 74100, Greece
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Fortezza Hotel

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16 Melissinou Str., Rethymno, 74100, Greece –

*8.9* Venetian Harbour: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.8* Venetian Fortress: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

*8.4* Archaeological Museum of Rethymno: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.2* Municipal Garden: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

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The staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was excellent. Loved the location to alll the sights and the harbour.

Brenda, United Kingdom

Excellent location. Nice personal. The swimming pool is nice, but with high temperatures during the day, everything in the court heats up and it becomes suffocating.

Alessandro, Italy

Location excellent, with easy access to the Forteza, old port and all the other attraction of Rethmynon within a few minutes walk. All of the staff are friendly and helpful, and the swimming pool is a godsend in the summer heat

Timothy, United Kingdom

The hotel was really clean, we had a great size of room with an excellent shower. The staff, especially the breakfast staff, were friendly and helpful. They arranged for a taxi transfer from the airport to the hotel for us.

Sarah, United Kingdom

Location, location, location! The old city centre was literally around the corner, 30 seconds away from shopping and restaurants. The entrance to the fortezza was a short uphill walk away, and since that was the focus of our visit suited us down to a t. We would love to return!

Mjme, Gibraltar

Excellent swimming pool. The room was adequate for a 3 star hotel. The breakfast and room staff were very good but the reception staff were not at all helpful (eg no information on the nearby Milli Gorge)

David, United Kingdom

Great location in the old town, which is very close to a number of amazing restaurants. Good facilities plus very convenient private parking right next to the hotel. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

Kiril, Germany

Good location in the old town, large rooms and good breakfast

Donna, United Kingdom

Fabulous location, modern bathroom, had a nice balcony area, great staff. Nice little bar and pool area.

Clare, United Kingdom

The cleanliness of the room and power shower were excellent. Breakfast very good. Location right in the old town with it's narrow cobbled streets. Very close to the Fortezza and a short stroll to the beautiful beach. Lots of excellent restaurants to choose from and also good quality shops. Lovely friendly staff and excellent draft Mythos beer.

Angela, United Kingdom

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9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“The staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was excellent. Loved the location to alll the sights and the harbour.”

Brenda United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Nice personal. The swimming pool is nice, but with high temperatures during the day, everything in the court heats up and it becomes suffocating.”

Alessandro Italy
“Location excellent, with easy access to the Forteza, old port and all the other attraction of Rethmynon within a few minutes walk. ”

Timothy United Kingdom
“The hotel was really clean, we had a great size of room with an excellent shower. The staff, especially the breakfast staff, were friendly and helpful. ”

Sarah United Kingdom
“Location, location, location! The old city centre was literally around the corner, 30 seconds away from shopping and restaurants. ”

Mjme Gibraltar
“Excellent swimming pool. The room was adequate for a 3 star hotel. The breakfast and room staff were very good but the reception staff were not at all helpful (eg no information on the nearby Milli...”

David United Kingdom
“Great location in the old town, which is very close to a number of amazing restaurants. Good facilities plus very convenient private parking right next to the hotel. ”

Kiril Germany
“Good location in the old town, large rooms and good breakfast”

Donna United Kingdom
“Fabulous location, modern bathroom, had a nice balcony area, great staff. Nice little bar and pool area.”

Clare United Kingdom
“The cleanliness of the room and power shower were excellent. Breakfast very good. Location right in the old town with it's narrow cobbled streets. ”

Angela United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Rethymno –

Hotel Fortezza offers a 24-hour reception and a free Wi-Fi throughout. It is located in the heart of Rethymnon’s old town, and 1,000 feet from the longest sandy beach. Private parking is available on site.

Featuring dark-wood furnishings and wallpapers, the air-conditioned rooms at the fully renovated Fortezza Hotel offer a private balcony or window. Facilities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and fridge.

The friendly Fortezza Hotel also features an air-conditioned restaurant and 2 bars. American breakfast is served buffet style between 07:30 and 10:30. Lunch boxes are available upon request.

Fortezza Hotel is just 350 feet away from the Venetian port. The bus stop is just 1,000 feet from the hotel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Rethymno, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.

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Located in the heart of Rethymno, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Free WiFi

Private parking at the hotel

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An Inside Look at Fortezza Hotel

Hotel Fortezza is situated in the center of the old town of Rethymno. Its central position on the beautiful island of Crete, allows easy access to its natural beauties.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Rethymno's charming old town is an interesting mix of Venetian and Turkish influences. Many buildings' upper stories stretch out over the street with unique wooden parapets.

Closest Landmarks

Historical and Folklore Museum
0.1 miles
Centre of Byzantine Art
0.2 miles
Venetian Harbour
0.2 miles
Venetian Fortress
0.2 miles
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
0.3 miles
Municipal Garden
0.3 miles
Arkadi Monastery
9.7 miles
Museum of Ancient Eleftherna
11.5 miles
Preveli Beach
15.1 miles
Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
15.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

7Days Supermarket
0 miles
Alana Restaurant
0 miles
Avli Restaurant
0 miles
Pigadi Restaurant
0 miles
ICE Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Culdesac Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

Kournas Lake
6.2 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Rethymno Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink

Closest Airports

Souda Airport
22.1 miles
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
39.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The cleanliness of the room and power shower were excellent. Breakfast very good. Location right in the old town with it's narrow cobbled streets. Very c...”

Angela

United Kingdom

9.5

“Location, staff, facilities - just loved it”

Jens

Denmark

“Friendly helpful staff, pleasant hotel interior & pool/outdoors . Location was great for all the old town shops & restaurants”

Nigel

United Kingdom

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

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Food: Local

Menu: À la carte

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1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
3+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 20 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Fortezza Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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License number: 1003482018

“Location excellent, with easy access to the Forteza, old port and all the other attraction of Rethmynon within a few minutes walk. All of the staff are friendly and helpful, and the swimming pool is a godsend in the summer heat”

Timothy

“The hotel was really clean, we had a great size of room with an excellent shower. The staff, especially the breakfast staff, were friendly and helpful. They arranged for a taxi transfer from the airport to the hotel for us.”

Sarah

“Location, location, location! The old city centre was literally around the corner, 30 seconds away from shopping and restaurants. The entrance to the fortezza was a short uphill walk away, and since that was the focus of our visit suited us down to a t. We would love to return!”

Mjme

Gibraltar

“Excellent swimming pool. The room was adequate for a 3 star hotel. The breakfast and room staff were very good but the reception staff were not at all helpful (eg no information on the nearby Milli Gorge)”

David

“Great location in the old town, which is very close to a number of amazing restaurants. Good facilities plus very convenient private parking right next to the hotel. Very friendly and accommodating staff.”

Kiril

Germany

“The cleanliness of the room and power shower were excellent. Breakfast very good. Location right in the old town with it's narrow cobbled streets. Very close to the Fortezza and a short stroll to the beautiful beach. Lots of excellent restaurants to choose from and also good quality shops. Lovely friendly staff and excellent draft Mythos beer.”

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	Superior Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Located on the second or third floor, this air-conditioned room opens to a private balcony. Featuring dark-wood furnishings and wallpapers, it offers free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. Please note that this room type can accommodate a baby cot or extra bed upon request. Prior confirmation by the property is needed. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room 2 twin beds and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Featuring dark-wood furnishings and wallpapers, this air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. Please note that this room type can accommodate a baby cot or extra bed upon request. Prior confirmation by the property is needed. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Located on the first floor, this room features dark-wood furnishings and wallpapers and offers free Wi-Fi. Facilities include air conditioning, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. It has a small balcony or window. Please note that this room type can accommodate a baby cot or extra bed upon request. Prior confirmation by the property is needed. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Featuring dark-wood furnishings and wallpapers, this air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. Please note that this room type cannot accommodate any extra beds or baby cot. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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