Hotel
 Fortezza Hotel

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16 Melissinou Str., Rethymno, 74100, Greece – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 254 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
257 reviews

great location and very clean. pool. super helpful staff

Lyall Canada

Strong wifi, good AC, perfect location in the heart of town. Parking across the street was €10. Pool was small but lovely and breakfast was great. Bar on property and ping pong for the kids.

Shannon United States of America

location was excellent. nice balcony, bed was real comfy. had a pool

Steve Germany

Great location in the old city with discounted parking opposite the hotel. Pleasant rooms, comfortable beds.

Helen United States of America

The location, the building and the breakfast were excellent. Water pressure in shower was also excellent. The front desk staff were helpful and kind.

Geraldine United States of America

Attractive facilities and generous breakfast hours till mid-morning! The coffee, fruit, cheeses, cereals, tomatoes and cucumbers were plentiful and good. We passed on the overcooked eggs and had the lively thick Greek yogurt instead. Staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful and the Old Town location near restaurants, museums, shopping and the Fortezza was perfect.

Angela United States of America

Nice location. Nice pool area. Rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Would stay here again when we return to this area.

Robsol55 South Africa

Everything especially the hospitality and the kindness from the staff

Anonymous United Kingdom

You can tell the hotel is not new but it is very well kept. The pool area is amazing and the location could not be better The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly

Andriana United Kingdom

exceptionally clean. staff were all lovely and very welcoming, from receptionist, the room cleaner, breakfast ladies were always smiling. we had a superior twin which gave us a slightly larger balcony overlooking the swimming pool. loved the table tennis facility. very good value for money brilliant location in the old town, plus very reasonable parking nearby (practically opposite). very relaxed atmosphere and plenty of places to chill downstairs in public areas very close to an exceptional restaurant Alana, can’t recommend too highly.

Joan United Kingdom
8.7
Excellent
257 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great location and very clean. pool. super helpful staff”
    Lyall Lyall Canada Canada
  • “Strong wifi, good AC, perfect location in the heart of town. Parking across the street was €10. Pool was small but lovely and breakfast was great. Bar on property and ping pong for the kids.”
    Shannon Shannon United States of America United States of America
  • “location was excellent. nice balcony, bed was real comfy. had a pool”
    Steve Steve Germany Germany
  • “Great location in the old city with discounted parking opposite the hotel. Pleasant rooms, comfortable beds.”
    Helen Helen United States of America United States of America
  • “The location, the building and the breakfast were excellent. Water pressure in shower was also excellent. The front desk staff were helpful and kind.”
    Geraldine Geraldine United States of America United States of America
  • “Attractive facilities and generous breakfast hours till mid-morning! The coffee, fruit, cheeses, cereals, tomatoes and cucumbers were plentiful and good.”
    Angela Angela United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice location. Nice pool area. Rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Would stay here again when we return to this area.”
    Robsol55 Robsol55 South Africa South Africa
  • “Everything especially the hospitality and the kindness from the staff”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “You can tell the hotel is not new but it is very well kept. The pool area is amazing and the location could not be better The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly”
    Andriana Andriana United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “exceptionally clean. staff were all lovely and very welcoming, from receptionist, the room cleaner, breakfast ladies were always smiling.”
    Joan Joan United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.4

Stay in the heart of Rethymno – Excellent location – show map

This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. 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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Fortezza Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 26, 2005

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Rethymno, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

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

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 257 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.4

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  • Lyall
    CanadaCanada
    “great location and very clean. pool. super helpful staff”
  • Shannon
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Strong wifi, good AC, perfect location in the heart of town. Parking across the street was €10. Pool was small but lovely and breakfast was great. Bar on property and ping pong for the kids.”
  • Steve
    GermanyGermany
    “location was excellent. nice balcony, bed was real comfy. had a pool”
  • Helen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location in the old city with discounted parking opposite the hotel. Pleasant rooms, comfortable beds.”
  • Geraldine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location, the building and the breakfast were excellent. Water pressure in shower was also excellent. The front desk staff were helpful and kind.”
  • Angela
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Attractive facilities and generous breakfast hours till mid-morning! The coffee, fruit, cheeses, cereals, tomatoes and cucumbers were plentiful and good. We passed on the overcooked eggs and had the lively thick Greek yogurt instead. Staff was...”
  • Robsol55
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Nice location. Nice pool area. Rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Would stay here again when we return to this area.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything especially the hospitality and the kindness from the staff”
  • Andriana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “You can tell the hotel is not new but it is very well kept. The pool area is amazing and the location could not be better The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly”
  • Joan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “exceptionally clean. staff were all lovely and very welcoming, from receptionist, the room cleaner, breakfast ladies were always smiling. we had a superior twin which gave us a slightly larger balcony overlooking the swimming pool. loved the table...”
Property questions and answers
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  • How big is the pool? Is it large enough to swim laps?
    The pool is 12m.X6,5m approximately, min depth 0,90m. and max.1,90m
    Answered on March 29, 2021
  • Do they have hairdryers in the rooms?
    We have hairdryers to all rooms
    Answered on March 26, 2021
  • DO YOU HAVE AN ELEVATOR?
    Yes to all floors.
    Answered on May 1, 2022
  • Is there a refrigerator in the room please?
    We have a small refrigerator to all rooms.
    Answered on May 3, 2022
  • Does this room have a balcony
    Standard rooms are on the 1st floor with French balcony or window.
    Asked about: Standard Twin Room • Answered on February 21, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

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.

What's nearby
  • 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
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Alana
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Avli
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Pigadi
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar ICE
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Culdesac
    0.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Kournas
    6.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Chania International Airport
    22.1 miles
  • Heraklion International Airport
    39.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Fortezza Hotel

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Activities
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe Additional charge
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
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House rules Fortezza Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 20 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

The fine print

Please inform Fortezza Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 1003482018

FAQs about Fortezza Hotel

  • Guests staying at Fortezza Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Fortezza Hotel.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Fortezza Hotel by:

    • Taxi 1h

  • The prices at Fortezza Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Fortezza Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Fortezza Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Rethymno.

  • Check-in at Fortezza Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Fortezza Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Walking tours