Serenissima Boutique Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Chania (Crete)
About the Hotel
Venetian-Ottoman Heritage Accommodations
Serenissima Boutique Hotel occupies a restored Venetian building in Chania's Old Town, featuring arched ceilings and traditional furnishings. Rooms include Coco-mat king beds, cement-sealed bathrooms with rainforest showers, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary breakfast room service. The Superior Suite with Terrace offers mountain views and a private outdoor area, while the Split Level suite includes two floors connected by an internal staircase.
Cretan Breakfast & Mediterranean Dining
The breakfast menu, served from 7:30am to 10:30am, features Sfakian pie with local honey, marathopita, and traditional kaltsounia. Serenissima Restaurant, located in a stone-walled dining room with leather chairs, offers Mediterranean cuisine with set or à la carte menus. Chef Iosif Petroff leads the kitchen team, focusing on local ingredients and modern techniques.
Historic Location & Transportation Access
Situated in the labyrinthine streets of Chania's Old Town, the hotel is steps from the Venetian Harbour, Municipal Market, and Folklore Museum. Chania Airport is 17 km away; Souda Port is 7 km. Free parking is available at Plateia Talos, a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The area is inaccessible to traffic.
Beach Excursions & Water Activities
The hotel arranges boat trips to Elafonissi Beach with turquoise waters and red sand, Balos Lagoon accessible by car or boat, and Stefanou beach for snorkeling. Scuba diving expeditions include WW2 plane wrecks near Agia Marina and underwater caverns in Akrotiri peninsula. Samaria Gorge hikes end at Agia Roumeli fishing village.
Event Hosting & Additional Services
The hotel hosts weddings, anniversaries, and company events either on premises or off-site. Services include twice-daily housekeeping, laundry service, babysitting upon request, and beauty treatments. The Ottoman bath (Hammam) is fully restored and operates as a steam room with banquette seating during summer months.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
