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Hotel Fortezza Hotel

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Fortezza Hotel

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

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 176 reviews)

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8.8
Excellent
176 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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

New and modern, at the edge of the old city. The staff is excellent and very friendly. It is a family hotel and all the staff becomes friends with you and your family becomes their family. The pool is very surreal surrounded by old buildings in the center of the hotel. The bar and the cafe have great prices and practically you don’t have to leave the hotel, but leave it since it is so close to the city.

Georgios United States of America

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

Everything especially the hospitality and the kindness from the staff

Anonymous United Kingdom

food was great,and the staff very friendly and helpful.so close to the shops and lovely cheap restaurants. the hotel itself is absolutely beautiful in all aspects with side rooms to relax and a fully stocked bar the shops are to die for and the waterfront is a treasure. 5 minutes walk to the fortress and the bus terminal. you can get buses to most places from here

David New Zealand

Great location in the middle of the old town, close to excellent restaurants, the castle and the port. This is our second visit to the hotel and would recommend it.

Peter United Kingdom

Fantastic location.. friendly staff .. great facilities..

Andrew United Kingdom

Breakfast very good Good location very friendly staff

Phil United Kingdom

Very nice hotel and very good location, close to old town and beach.

Sebastian Germany

Excellent location!

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8.8
Excellent
176 reviews
  • 9.7

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “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
  • “New and modern, at the edge of the old city. The staff is excellent and very friendly. It is a family hotel and all the staff becomes friends with you and your family becomes their family.”
    Georgios Georgios United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was excellent. Loved the location to alll the sights and the harbour.”
    Brenda Brenda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything especially the hospitality and the kindness from the staff”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “food was great,and the staff very friendly and helpful.so close to the shops and lovely cheap restaurants.”
    David David New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great location in the middle of the old town, close to excellent restaurants, the castle and the port. This is our second visit to the hotel and would recommend it.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic location.. friendly staff .. great facilities..”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast very good Good location very friendly staff”
    Phil Phil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nice hotel and very good location, close to old town and beach.”
    Sebastian Sebastian Germany Germany

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

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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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

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

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

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끸 Private parking at the hotel

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  • Angela 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.” Read more

  • Robsol55 South Africa

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

  • Georgios United States of America

    “New and modern, at the edge of the old city. The staff is excellent and very friendly. It is a family hotel and all the staff becomes friends with you and your family becomes their family. The pool is very surreal surrounded by old buildings in the center of the hotel. The bar and the cafe have great prices and practically you don’t have to leave the hotel, but leave it since it is so close to the city. ” Read more

  • Brenda United Kingdom

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

  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Everything especially the hospitality and the kindness from the staff”

  • David New Zealand

    “food was great,and the staff very friendly and helpful.so close to the shops and lovely cheap restaurants. the hotel itself is absolutely beautiful in all aspects with side rooms to relax and a fully stocked bar the shops are to die for and the waterfront is a treasure. 5 minutes walk to the fortress and the bus terminal. you can get buses to most places from here” Read more

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “Great location in the middle of the old town, close to excellent restaurants, the castle and the port. This is our second visit to the hotel and would recommend it.”

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “Fantastic location.. friendly staff .. great facilities..”

  • Phil United Kingdom

    “Breakfast very good Good location very friendly staff”

  • Sebastian Germany

    “Very nice hotel and very good location, close to old town and beach.”

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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.

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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
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Rethymno Beach Golden sand
    Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink
    3,000 feet
  • Koumbes Beach
    4,750 feet
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 Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Library
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Street parking
  • Secure 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
  • Safe Additional charge
General
  • Convenience store (on site)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Shops (on site)
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free! All pools are free of charge

  • 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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3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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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.

Cards accepted at this hotel

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

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

  • Room options at Fortezza Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family

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

    • Taxi 1h

  • Check-in at Fortezza Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Fortezza Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking

  • Guests staying at Fortezza Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi 6.7
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