Casa Delfino
Chania, Crete
Press Reviews
Conde Nast Traveler (US)
"This 17th-century Venetian mansion, restored to a level of luxury
that would make its original owner envious, is one street short of
perfection. Sitting just in from one of the most attractive harbors
in Crete, the hotel's views of harborside life are blocked on all
but the uppermost floor by an intervening row of buildings.
Inward-looking guests will be delighted, however, by the sanctuary
of Casa Delfino's hidden courtyard (just right for breakfast in
warm weather) and by the suites themselves. Although the smaller 4
of the 22 suites can more accurately be described as rooms, there
is nothing quite so satisfying, in some of the larger ones, as a
vaulted stone ceiling overhead and a flat-screen TV that allows you
to watch CNN over the tops of your toes."
Frommer's
"When did you last have the chance to stay in a 17th-century
Venetian mansion, with fresh orange juice for breakfast? Its quiet
neighborhood (also dating from the 1600s) is conveniently located a
block from the harbor. The owners transformed the stately house
into stylish independent suites and studios, whose tastefully
decorated rooms are among the most elegant you will find on Crete.
All have modern bathrooms (nine with Jacuzzi), and three have
kitchenettes. One potential drawback: Several rooms have beds on a
second level -- little more than sleeping lofts -- that require you
to go up and down stairs to get to the bathroom. (You can request
other rooms.) And except for sitting in the courtyard, there's no
public area in which to relax. The reception desk may be informal
but the friendly staff will provide a wide range of services, from
airport transport to tour arrangements."
Great Small Hotels in Greece
"Casa Delfino has 22 splendid rooms suites, most of which have a
separate sitting room and bedroom. The decor elegantly combines
refined modern furniture with the old architectural features of the
building. For a real treat book the honeymoon suite, which has a
large and elegant bedroom, a big living room and an enormous -and
very romantic - bathroom with jacuzzi. Or try and get the Penthouse
suite. its twin bedroom gives onto a gorgeous veranda and the teak
wooden chaises longues are just the thing in order to enjoy
the sweeping views over the old port.
A very pleasant experience overall, made all the better by young
and competent staff, although given that this is not the smallest
of hotels, what you get is more professionalism than family
atmosphere."
Guest Reviews
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