Name: Fortezza Hotel
Address: 16 Melissinou Str., Rethymno Town, 74100, Greece, 16 Melissinou Str., Crete, 74100, Greece
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $76 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Fortezza Hotel

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16 Melissinou Str., Rethymno Town, 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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October 25, 2016

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

Clare, United Kingdom

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

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

A favourite hotel of our in Rethymnon. This was the first time we had taken grandchildren (5 & 6) and they loved it. Everything met my expectations and we had a great stay. This hotel is beautifully clean, rooms, shared areas and especially the pool. The variety of food at breakfast is good as is the quality of what is on offer. Staff are friendly and polite.

Elizabeth, United Kingdom

The staff where very friendly and helpful and where great towards my eleven year old niece,the hotel was spotless clean and tidy

Neil, United Kingdom

The staff were very helpful and friendly and made an extra effort with the kids. The pool is great and so nice to have in the middle of the old town (no shallow part for a toddler). Many nice restaurants around every corner.

Colin, Denmark

Everything! Staff were very helpful and friendly. The pool was nice.

Clive, United Kingdom

The pool area is fantastic, it was like a little oasis in the middle of the old town. All the staff were very friendly. Would recommend to anyone

Kay, United Kingdom

Great location . Plenty of character about this hotel . Definitely be coming back when next in Crete .rooms clean and hotel is close to everything Car park across the road huge plus

Janine, Australia

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

Nigel, United Kingdom

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9.5

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Fabulous location, modern bathroom, had a nice balcony area, great staff. Nice little bar and pool area.”

Clare United Kingdom
“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
“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
“A favourite hotel of our in Rethymnon. This was the first time we had taken grandchildren (5 & 6) and they loved it. Everything met my expectations and we had a great stay. ”

Elizabeth United Kingdom
“The staff where very friendly and helpful and where great towards my eleven year old niece,the hotel was spotless clean and tidy”

Neil United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful and friendly and made an extra effort with the kids. The pool is great and so nice to have in the middle of the old town (no shallow part for a toddler). ”

Colin Denmark
“Everything! Staff were very helpful and friendly. The pool was nice.”

Clive United Kingdom
“The pool area is fantastic, it was like a little oasis in the middle of the old town. All the staff were very friendly. Would recommend to anyone”

Kay United Kingdom
“Great location . Plenty of character about this hotel . Definitely be coming back when next in Crete .rooms clean and hotel is close to everything Car park across the road huge plus”

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

Nigel United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Rethymno Town – Excellent location – show map

This property is a 12-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 Town, 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 real heart of Rethymno Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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

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American, Buffet

Free WiFi

Private Parking Available On Site

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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.

Area Info – 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 staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was excellent. Loved the location to alll the sights and the harbour.”

Brenda

United Kingdom

“breakfast was great. location was great”

Dawn Gruszewski
Germany

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“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

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Menu: À la carte

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1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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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.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Newest Reviews for Fortezza Hotel

Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Clare
United Kingdom
9.0

“Pleasant, comfortable stay, great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
눉Felt breakfast was poor, particularly the hot option....cold omelette and tinned sausages every day for 10 days.... Also there was no courtesy room for late checking out, and no area to store suitcases. There wasnt an option to keep room late that day. There were private showers near the pool area, and luckily there were no other clients around as we had our suitcases and belongings open for all to see by the side of the pool.
눇Fabulous location, modern bathroom, had a nice balcony area, great staff. Nice little bar and pool area.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Hilary
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room meant to be superior .very small balcony onto road too small for two people and bathroom equally small. Rooms overlooking pool much better balconies . Advised lovely hotel but go for biggest room available certainly not lower than superior
눇Central clean good breakfast

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 10, 2018

Brenda
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not having a balcony to sit on and that people had left their towels on the sun beds by the pool for a couple of hours only to return and collect their towels and not use the beds again. It seems despite notices not to reserve sun beds that this is happening.
눇The staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was excellent. Loved the location to alll the sights and the harbour.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 26, 2018

Angela
United Kingdom
9.6

“Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, in heart of the old town and so close to all Rethymno has to offer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 14 nights
눉Just the small balcony, you can stand on it but can't sit on it. If we returned we would book a superior room overlooking the pool as it is such a pretty setting.
눇The 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.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 22, 2018

Elizabeth
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“A great hotel and one I now include as child friendly.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing to dislike
눇A favourite hotel of our in Rethymnon. This was the first time we had taken grandchildren (5 & 6) and they loved it. Everything met my expectations and we had a great stay. This hotel is beautifully clean, rooms, shared areas and especially the pool. The variety of food at breakfast is good as is the quality of what is on offer. Staff are friendly and polite.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 22, 2018

Neil
United Kingdom
10

“Superb”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 14 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇The staff where very friendly and helpful and where great towards my eleven year old niece,the hotel was spotless clean and tidy

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 6, 2018

Colin
Denmark
9.6

“Great hotel in the middle of the old town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉There is not a lot to complain about.
눇The staff were very helpful and friendly and made an extra effort with the kids. The pool is great and so nice to have in the middle of the old town (no shallow part for a toddler). Many nice restaurants around every corner.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 31, 2018

Clive
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The bed was 2 singles pushed together
눇Everything! Staff were very helpful and friendly. The pool was nice.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 31, 2018

Caroline
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast could be a little better
눇The pool and the staff

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 27, 2018

Jens Bang
Denmark

3 helpful votes
10

“Loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Maybe the pool were 1 or 2 degrees too hot, and maybe the juice at the breakfast could have been better - but that is the only things I could think of that could be any better!
눇Location, staff, facilities - just loved it

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 27, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The bed was a bit dated, the towels a bit old and the air-conditioner somewhat noisy. But none of these were real nuisances.
눇Great location, very nice staff and rich breakfast featuring also Cretan and Greek products. The hotel offers (air)port shuttle at additional cost. The driver was very professional, arrived always on time.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 24, 2018

Dawn Gruszewski
Germany

1 helpful vote
7.5

“great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉room was not "superior"
눇breakfast was great. location was great

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 19, 2018

Kay
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉We had a room on the first floor just above street level. the curtains were blackouts which we had to keep closed so no natural light. Would have been better with a light weight/net type curtain as well. so the room didn't feel so dark.
눇The pool area is fantastic, it was like a little oasis in the middle of the old town. All the staff were very friendly. Would recommend to anyone

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 17, 2018

Janine
Australia
10

“Great location . Highly recommended”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great location . Plenty of character about this hotel . Definitely be coming back when next in Crete .rooms clean and hotel is close to everything Car park across the road huge plus

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 15, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Grubby pool tiles and the mattress to the bed was too soft
눇Very friendly staff

Stayed in July 2018

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	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 237 ft² On the first floor, this room has dark-wood furnishings, wallpaper and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include air conditioning, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. It has a small balcony or window. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • 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
	Superior Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 237 ft² On the second or third floor, this air-conditioned room opens to a private balcony. Has dark-wood furnishings, wallpaper, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • 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 Room Size 301 ft² With dark-wood furnishings and wallpaper, this air-conditioned room has free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • 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
	Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 484 ft² With dark-wood furnishings and wallpaper, this air-conditioned room has free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen, satellite TV and fridge. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Toilet • 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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