Hotel GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
9, D. Beaufort, Heraklio Town, 71202, Greece –
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 1615 reviews)
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*9.3* Heraklion Archaeological Museum: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
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Stay in the heart of Heraklio Town –
One of our top picks in Heraklio Town.Built in 1925 and classified as a monument, the GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion, overlooking the old Venetian port and within walking distance of all the major sights of the city. This prestigious hotel offers fine dining, a health club and a rooftop plunge pool. Guests also benefit from free parking.
The 58 elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature the latest facilities such as private telephone line with voice mail, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe, mini bar, tea & coffee facilities, soundproof windows, sprinklers and smoke detectors. The bathrooms are equipped with a TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Additional amenities, such as spa bath, are provided in some rooms and suites.
The “Plaza Café” is a casual, all day, all-purpose indoor café ideal for enjoying your breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a cup of coffee overlooking the old port. “The Living Room” lounge is the ideal sitting area located between the two atriums of the hotel, providing a TV corner and a library. “The Megaron 5th” Bar Restaurant is located on the top floor, offering the city’s most stunning views of the old Venetian port and the Aegean Sea. It provides a unique combination of an excellent location, lounge music and contemporary Cretan cuisine with carefully selected dishes prepared by the hotel’s artisan Chef. “The Megaron 5th” is open only during the summer season.
The Health Club on the 4th floor, exclusively reserved for hotel guests, is equipped with a variety of fitness equipment as well as a steam bath, a hot tub, a massage table and a sauna with colour and music therapy. The sun beds and umbrellas by the pool area on the roof are perfect for relaxing after a busy day.
The GDM Megaron staff is at guests’ disposal around the clock, providing twice daily maid service, room service and courteous concierge assistance. Well-equipped meeting rooms are the ideal venue for meetings whether it is a seminar, a cocktail reception, a gala dinner or even an exhibition.
GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion's business and shopping district, within walking distance of the Archaeological and the Historical Museum. Heraklion Port is 1.2 miles away, while Heraklion International Airport is within 3.1 miles of the hotel.
This is our guests' favourite part of Heraklio Town, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
Guests love...
“friendly staff”
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“breakfast buffet”
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“sea view”
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“boutique style”
Situated in the real heart of Heraklio Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Fantastic coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available at the hotel
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GDM Megaron, was built in the mid 30’s by the commercial enterprise Fytaki-Kasapaki, who were traders in citron which was at its peak at that time. Its foundations were built on the seaside Venetian walls “Cortina Dei Consiglieri”. Fytaki-Kasapaki made a huge profit by selling Citron to England, for the traditional Christmas Pudding. They decided to construct the Megaron, after being very profitable in the Citron Business. However, their ambitious plan to create their own autonomous plant of sweet peel was boycotted by competing industries which purchased their produce from Corsica. Shortly after, an incurable disease of the citron tree, Phyloxera contaminated the trees of the area and destroyed them completely. All the prominent Heraklion families resided in the Megaron. Its ground floor housed the Heraklion society where affluent residents, government representatives and commercial trading houses gathered. Dance evenings, social gatherings and charity events were held there. Towards the end of WWII, the building was severely damaged from an explosion in a German Vessel. The building was renovated in recent years, and operates as a hotel since November 2003.
Hotel surroundings
– Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!Closest landmarks *
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Koules0.1 miles
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum0.2 miles
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Heraklion Venetian Harbour0.2 miles
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Loggia0.2 miles
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Municipal Art Gallery0.3 miles
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Morosini Fountain0.3 miles
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Historical Μuseum of Crete0.4 miles
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Venetian Walls0.5 miles
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Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theatre0.6 miles
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Natural History Museum of Crete0.6 miles
Closest airports *
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Heraklion International Airport2.1 miles
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Sitia Public Airport54.9 miles
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Chania International Airport57.8 miles
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Stadium Theodoros Vardinogiannis0.8 miles
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Pankritio Stadium1.8 miles
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The Palace of Knossos3.3 miles
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Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos8.2 miles
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Nikos Kazantzakis Museum8.4 miles
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Labyrinth -Musical Workshop10.5 miles
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El Greco Museum10.5 miles
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Lixnostatis Folk Museum15.6 miles
What travellers love about this location
“Excellent location - we could walk from the ferry we took from Santorini. Great breakfast with lots of choice and gluten free bread for one of our party whic...”
New Zealand“The hiotel is lovely, walking distance to the harbour, the town centre, the bus station and restaurants. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The breakfa...”
Australia“We have stayed here many times. Beds are so comfortable. Breakfast is delicious and location is great!”
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Restaurant
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
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Facilities of GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Chocolate or cookies Additional charge
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Secured parking
Pool and wellness
- Swimming pool
- Fitness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool/beach towels
- Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- Hammam Additional charge
- Hot tub/jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna Additional charge
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Languages spoken
- Greek
- English
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
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| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a cot
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€ 40 per child, per night |
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Please note that the 5th Bar Restaurant and the pool are only available during summer months.
Please note that a baby cot is provided at an extra charge of EUR 40 per day.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool is closed from Fri 01 Nov 2019 until Thu 30 Apr 2020
Please inform GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
License number: ΜΗΤΕ1039Κ01ΑΑ0032901ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣΠΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΗΤΙΚΟΥ1012402018
