Pros
- Several on-site pools and rooms with private pools
- Panoramic walkway to beach
- Set on a hill away from noisy road
- Stunning sea views from most spacious rooms
- All-inclusive restaurants and bars on-site
- Tennis courts and a fitness center
- Hairdressers and other pampering outlets on-site
- Themed food evenings
- Kids' club on-site
Cons
- Guest complaints of spotty Internet access
- Beds are hard
- All-inclusive guests have complained about lack of variety in buffet menu
- Beach is small and backed by busy road
- Hotel’s dress code doesn't allow shorts at dinner
Bottom Line
As its name suggests, the Panorama sits high on a hill with spectacular views over Chania bay. The property is a bit of a drive from Chania, at the heart of a suburb crossed by a busy road, so walking outside of the Panorama can be difficult and sometimes dangerous. The hotel is an upper-mid-range all-inclusive option geared toward older couples and families who want to stay on the grounds and laze by the pool and beach, or rent a car and explore more afield. Some rooms have balconies and sea views. Panorama is not the best choice for guests who want to spend lots of time in Chania town.
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Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
Scene
An all-inclusive option with a pleasant pool area, away from bustling Chania
Despite stunning views from its hillside location and the choice of several large public pools, this hotel is in a noisy, unattractive suburb and the property could benefit from better-trained, more helpful staff.
Shiny with sleek marble floors, the ballroom-sized lobby area has cushy sofa seats scattered throughout and offers lots of quirky details, including gold stools, peacock-blue sofas, and several pianos. Large glass doors lead out to the pool area with panoramic views over the bay and a glass-sided lift that leads down to the Blue Executive Wing, a private area with suites and a small bar area.
With several bars and restaurants and two seawater swimming pools, Panorama attracts older couples and families who are not bothered by the limited entertainment options on-site.
Location
Overlooking a busy road and a small sandy beach in a suburb
A drive away from the cafes, restaurants, museums, and other attractions of historic Chania, Panorama hotel is also within reach of spectacular trekking opportunities in Samaria Gorge. Overlooking a small sandy beach, the resort is a suitable base for visiting other local attractions as well, including the tropical beach of Elafonissi, the villages of the White Mountains, and the fabled Minoan remains of Knossos. Chania International Airport is less than half-an-hour's drive to the east.
Rooms
Comfortable, with sea or mountain views; some spaces have private pools
Renovated in 2000, Panorama’s rooms and suites have a variety of outdoor views, some featuring the surrounding mountains and bay of Chania. All rooms have furnished balconies or terraces and interior seating areas. Additional touches include welcome fruit baskets and flowers, though beds are reported to be hard.
The hotel’s Panorama Blue Executive Wing, set one level lower than the main building, has 60 suites with sizable living room areas. There’s also a Garden Deluxe room with sea views from its own private terrace while the Executive Deluxe room has a private pool shared between two suites. Private facilities in the Blue Wing include a pool bar, public pool, and small business center with several computers.
Features
Public and private pools, several food/drink options, and a panoramic walkway to the beach
Panorama’s two seawater pools with panoramic views over Chania Bay are popular with families during the daytime, while couples and families who enjoy the sea tend to head for the beach, where there are sun beds and parasols.
For buffet breakfast and evening meals, guests dine at Symposium, the hotel’s sea-view restaurant that serves Greek and Cretan cuisine; theme nights are held there during the summer season. The Almyra Pool Bar/Restaurant serves snacks and drinks throughout the day and the Panoramic Bar is a popular spot for sunset cocktails and late-night sipping. Guests in the hotel’s Blue Wing can also enjoy snacks and drinks in the private Panorama Blue Lounge area, which also has a terrace with expansive sea views.
Additionally, the hotel has a tennis court, fitness center, hairdressing salon, and shops, while the kids’ club offers a range of entertainment.
Scene
An all-inclusive option with a pleasant pool area, away from bustling Chania
Despite stunning views from its hillside location and the choice of several large public pools, this hotel is in a noisy, unattractive suburb and the property could benefit from better-trained, more helpful staff.
Shiny with sleek marble floors, the ballroom-sized lobby area has cushy sofa seats scattered throughout and offers lots of quirky details, including gold stools, peacock-blue sofas, and several pianos. Large glass doors lead out to the pool area with panoramic views over the bay and a glass-sided lift that leads down to the Blue Executive Wing, a private area with suites and a small bar area.
With several bars and restaurants and two seawater swimming pools, Panorama attracts older couples and families who are not bothered by the limited entertainment options on-site.
Location
Overlooking a busy road and a small sandy beach in a suburb
A drive away from the cafes, restaurants, museums, and other attractions of historic Chania, Panorama hotel is also within reach of spectacular trekking opportunities in Samaria Gorge. Overlooking a small sandy beach, the resort is a suitable base for visiting other local attractions as well, including the tropical beach of Elafonissi, the villages of the White Mountains, and the fabled Minoan remains of Knossos. Chania International Airport is less than half-an-hour's drive to the east.
Rooms
Comfortable, with sea or mountain views; some spaces have private pools
Renovated in 2000, Panorama’s rooms and suites have a variety of outdoor views, some featuring the surrounding mountains and bay of Chania. All rooms have furnished balconies or terraces and interior seating areas. Additional touches include welcome fruit baskets and flowers, though beds are reported to be hard.
The hotel’s Panorama Blue Executive Wing, set one level lower than the main building, has 60 suites with sizable living room areas. There’s also a Garden Deluxe room with sea views from its own private terrace while the Executive Deluxe room has a private pool shared between two suites. Private facilities in the Blue Wing include a pool bar, public pool, and small business center with several computers.
Features
Public and private pools, several food/drink options, and a panoramic walkway to the beach
Panorama’s two seawater pools with panoramic views over Chania Bay are popular with families during the daytime, while couples and families who enjoy the sea tend to head for the beach, where there are sun beds and parasols.
For buffet breakfast and evening meals, guests dine at Symposium, the hotel’s sea-view restaurant that serves Greek and Cretan cuisine; theme nights are held there during the summer season. The Almyra Pool Bar/Restaurant serves snacks and drinks throughout the day and the Panoramic Bar is a popular spot for sunset cocktails and late-night sipping. Guests in the hotel’s Blue Wing can also enjoy snacks and drinks in the private Panorama Blue Lounge area, which also has a terrace with expansive sea views.
Additionally, the hotel has a tennis court, fitness center, hairdressing salon, and shops, while the kids’ club offers a range of entertainment.
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Amenities
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Business Center
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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