Pros
- In the heart of Chania’s old town
- In a beautifully renovated 17th-century mansion with lovely accents
- Turndown treats left in the spacious, modern rooms and suites
- Atmospheric spa uses Apivita products
- Roof terrace features a bar, hot tub, and harbor views
- Courtyard restaurant offers al fresco dining
- Extensive, free breakfast buffet includes local specialities
Cons
- Parking in the narrow streets can be difficult
- Some complaints of thin walls and street noise
Bottom Line
Elegant, whimsical, and atmospheric, this charming 24-room boutique hotel in a 17th-century mansion in the heart of Chania’s historic center is a cozy home-away-from-home for solo travelers, couples, and older families who seek a comfortable base for exploring the rest of the island. Reception staff is notably helpful, and rooms and suites are spacious, with large, comfortable beds, artsy decor, and plenty of modern touches. Facilities include an atmospheric spa, rooftop terrace overlooking the harbor, and shaded courtyard area where a free breakfast is served.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
- Spa
Scene
Sophisticated boutique hotel in an historic building, with artsy modern touches
Along a narrow lane at the heart of Chania’s historic old town, the chic Casa Delfino boutique hotel occupies a 17th-century palace that once belonged to Giovanni Delfino, an Italian knight. Behind a fairly austere facade, the charming hotel attracts couples, older families and solo travelers who seek a comfortable, upscale base for exploring the island. Casa Delfino is stylish without being snobby; its common areas blend both modern and historic styles against the restored architecture. A mosaicked, cobbled courtyard is at the heart of the hotel, decorated with lush foliages and cushioned wrought-iron tables and chairs from the hotel's restaurant and bar. Stairs lead up to the rooftop terrace, a sunny deck where the seating areas, small hot tub, bar, and panoramic views are popular with guests at all hours. The candlelit underground spa is especially atmospheric, evoking the feeling of ancient baths thanks to the marble columns and steam room.
Location
On a cobbled street near Chania’s Venetian harbor, in the old town, a short walk from the town’s main sights
Down a narrow street near Chania’s Venetian harbor, Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa is surrounded by the cafes, restaurants, museums, and many attractions of historic Chania, and it's within easy reach of trekking opportunities in the Samaria Gorge. Close to several sandy beaches, the hotel is also a good base for visiting other local attractions, including the tropical beach of Elafonissi, villages of the White Mountains, and the Minoan ruins at Knossos. Airport transfers can be arranged by the hotel.
Rooms
Artsy and modern decor in suites and apartments, with comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms with tubs or showers
Casa Delfino’s rooms, luxury suites, and apartments have large and notably comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and spacious marble bathrooms with walk-in showers or bathtubs stocked with organic Apivita products. Each room or suite is decorated in its own distinctive way: larger suites have stone-clad walls, queen or king beds, and lounges with modern sofas and wooden coffee tables; other rooms have colorful artwork and patterned pillows, or marble tiled floors and heavy drapes. The penthouse suite has its own jetted tub and a large terrace with panoramic views over the city’s Venetian harbor. Larger suites are especially suitable for families, while couples may enjoy the honeymoon suites with large double beds, turndown service, and robes. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and minibars, while some also have iPod docks.
Features
Small underground spa with a hot tub and sauna, plus a courtyard restaurant, rooftop terrace with hot tub, and internet corner
Casa Delfino’s small but atmospheric candlelit basement spa has a hot tub and steam room, as well as several rooms for massages and other treatments. An extensive free breakfast, including lots of local specialties, is served out in the hotel’s courtyard, or in the cozy dining room when the weather is bad. The rooftop terrace, with its bar and hot tub, is a favorite spot for sunbathing or sipping cocktails while watching the sunset over the harbor. There is also a small business area where guests can get online or send faxes. Parking is available and babysitting can be arranged.
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Scene
Sophisticated boutique hotel in an historic building, with artsy modern touches
Along a narrow lane at the heart of Chania’s historic old town, the chic Casa Delfino boutique hotel occupies a 17th-century palace that once belonged to Giovanni Delfino, an Italian knight. Behind a fairly austere facade, the charming hotel attracts couples, older families and solo travelers who seek a comfortable, upscale base for exploring the island. Casa Delfino is stylish without being snobby; its common areas blend both modern and historic styles against the restored architecture. A mosaicked, cobbled courtyard is at the heart of the hotel, decorated with lush foliages and cushioned wrought-iron tables and chairs from the hotel's restaurant and bar. Stairs lead up to the rooftop terrace, a sunny deck where the seating areas, small hot tub, bar, and panoramic views are popular with guests at all hours. The candlelit underground spa is especially atmospheric, evoking the feeling of ancient baths thanks to the marble columns and steam room.
Location
On a cobbled street near Chania’s Venetian harbor, in the old town, a short walk from the town’s main sights
Down a narrow street near Chania’s Venetian harbor, Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa is surrounded by the cafes, restaurants, museums, and many attractions of historic Chania, and it's within easy reach of trekking opportunities in the Samaria Gorge. Close to several sandy beaches, the hotel is also a good base for visiting other local attractions, including the tropical beach of Elafonissi, villages of the White Mountains, and the Minoan ruins at Knossos. Airport transfers can be arranged by the hotel.
Rooms
Artsy and modern decor in suites and apartments, with comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms with tubs or showers
Casa Delfino’s rooms, luxury suites, and apartments have large and notably comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and spacious marble bathrooms with walk-in showers or bathtubs stocked with organic Apivita products. Each room or suite is decorated in its own distinctive way: larger suites have stone-clad walls, queen or king beds, and lounges with modern sofas and wooden coffee tables; other rooms have colorful artwork and patterned pillows, or marble tiled floors and heavy drapes. The penthouse suite has its own jetted tub and a large terrace with panoramic views over the city’s Venetian harbor. Larger suites are especially suitable for families, while couples may enjoy the honeymoon suites with large double beds, turndown service, and robes. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and minibars, while some also have iPod docks.
Features
Small underground spa with a hot tub and sauna, plus a courtyard restaurant, rooftop terrace with hot tub, and internet corner
Casa Delfino’s small but atmospheric candlelit basement spa has a hot tub and steam room, as well as several rooms for massages and other treatments. An extensive free breakfast, including lots of local specialties, is served out in the hotel’s courtyard, or in the cozy dining room when the weather is bad. The rooftop terrace, with its bar and hot tub, is a favorite spot for sunbathing or sipping cocktails while watching the sunset over the harbor. There is also a small business area where guests can get online or send faxes. Parking is available and babysitting can be arranged.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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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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Spa
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Swim-Up Bar
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