CRETE B Class Hotels ***

Casa Delfino Suites, CHANIA

Casa Delfino Suites is seventeen kilometers from the Chania International Airport; a fifteen minute taxi ride. Souda Bay is the nearest port, at a distance of seven kilometers. Transfer arrangements can be made with the concierge for transfers between the hotel and your point of arrival / departure. Situated at the old Venetian harbour, Casa Delfino Suites is an elegant 17^th Century Venetian mansion, carefully and attractively restored as an exclusive hotel of just twenty-one suites. A secluded entrance leads to the large sheltered courtyard of pebble mosaics, where guests enjoy the peaceful shade. Casa Delfino Suites consists of twenty-one high quality suites. Four suites are two-bedroom Deluxe and three are one-bedroom Deluxe. There are twelve standard suites, the Penthouse Suite, and the Honeymoon Suite. Each suite has been individually designed and stylishly decorated with custom made furnishings. All suites are air-conditioned, having modern bathrooms decorated with marble, to the highest standards. Also, nine of the suites are fitted with Jacuzzi. All suites have remote control TV with satellite channels including CNN, NBC & BBC. They also have direct-dial telephone, deluxe bathroom telephone, mini- bar in room, security safe, and laundry service. Business guests are provided with other special conveniences such as dataport, for fax and computer modem connection.

Casa Delfino Suites has a small stylish bar that leads to a sitting area, then out to the large private courtyard filled with trees, flowers, and an enormous cactus. This is where the daily breakfast buffet is served. The staff are friendly and helpful at all times, while the atmosphere is relaxed and informal. From Casa Delfino's comfortable retreat, guests can easily explore the many side streets of Chania's old town that are full to the brim with fine shops and restaurants. A good bus service allows one to venture to the local beaches or around the island. Car hire is recommended to explore further afield, where you will discover the historical legacies of the Minoan, Byzantine, Venetian, and Turkish civilizations. The island offers many beaches, gorges, and charming fishing villages. Casa Delfino will appeal to couples seeking a comfortable and refined haven in the heart of what many consider to be Crete's most attractive and exciting town.

olympiC, Rethymno & SURROUNDINGS

The Olympic Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Rethymno, where you have access to the many shops and are near to the open-air market only 100 meters away. The ancient Venetian fortress, harbour, and old town and beach are also only a short walking distance away. The hotel is made up of 79 rooms, all with air conditioning and private balcony, telephone, television, and en-suite facilities. The ground floor consists of a bar/cafe, Reception desk, T.V. area, and a restaurant. A swimming pool and terraced area can be found just outside on the ground floor. The Olympic Hotel is open year-round. Night and day staff are always available to assist you.

Porto Veneziano, CHANIA

Modern and wonderfully positioned first class hotel. Rooms have balcony (many sea and harbour view), double glazing, excellent air conditioning/heating, telephone, TV, room service. A quality hotel always comfortable. Breakfast dining room, attractive bar with outdoor waterfront seating area, rear garden. Perfect comfortable base for enjoying the history of Chania, its cobbled pedestrian streets, cafes and shops. Waterfront restaurants, museums and the superb atmosphere created by the Venetian setting. This is one of the truly comfortable hotels in Chania. Staff are professional, friendly and most helpful. Perfect for holiday and relaxation as well as business (we would all wish to have business in Chania!) travel. Member of the Best Western chain (does it proud). Managed by its Cretan owner. Porto Veneziano a classic main building hotel, in the Old Town, at the end of the Venetian port Hania - perhaps the best preserved port of this kind in the Mediterranean. Only 300 m from the city centre and 1600m from the nearest beach. It consists of 51 well appointed rooms, as well as 6 luxurious suites. Spacious Lobby, A Garden of lush green plants and trees, Cafe Bar. Ensuite Bathroom, Private Balcony, Air-conditioned, Satellite TV, Direct Dial Telephone, Music.

Santa Marina, CHANIA

Santa Marina Beach Hotel is situated at the most beautiful region of Western Crete, the Agia Marina Village, and it consists of two Complexes connected by an underground tunnel. It is located only 8 km from the City of Chania, on a long sandy Beach. There are two swimming pools - one is for children - lobby bar, pool bar, the beach bar, self service restaurant, main restaurant where breakfast and dinner are served in buffet style, T.V. room, card room, and large terraces on the beach as well as at the pool where you can enjoy your drinks. Many sea sports are close to the hotel and available to all our guests. Conference and exposition facilities are also available.