3 N.PATELAROU-OLD CITY
First Class Historical Hotel
75 kms to the airport (heraklion international airport)
65 kms to the airport (chania international airport)
5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
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locationYou could happen upon Casa Vitae while strolling through the maze of the streets of old Town of Rethymno, as the hotel's in the heart of it. And rightly so, as it is rumored to have been the residence of the Venetian governor during their 15th century rule.
roomsThe rooms are in the annex building accross the main hotel, and as this is an old medieval mansion they are all adorned by stone arches, stone masonry walls and all the architectural elements of a house of that time. There are variations in size, each room with a unique character, distinctive furniture and decorative items, bur every one is fully air conditioned,satellite TV, WiFi, fridge/mini bar, a kettle with complimentary coffee tea and cookies upon arrival. They also have access to a small quiet patio.
restaurantThere's no restaurant in house as such, but the guests can enjoy a light snack or drinks in the majestic patio.
exteriorThe mansion is a 3 storey stone pink coloured building, accessed via a passageway covered in beautiful hand painted period murals. The patio is a highlight, with a lovely pond and a stone fountain, remains from the first era of the house and of considerable historical value. A modern staircase sided by tall stone pillars leads to the upper floors. The annex building is next to the hotel and shares most of the medieval characteristics of the main building.
lobbyThe small reception is at the lower ground vaults, whose original stone arches are still visible.
generalThose who like to travel back in time and are looking for something special, will make the most of their stay in Rethymno in this historical live-in museum (10/09 EP)
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