Porto Del Colombo

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Built 600 years ago, was home to the French embassy at the turn of the 19th century, later it was the house of Eleftherios Venizelos. A great sense of history provides for a hotel with immense atmosphere. Rooms have bathroom, telephone, TV, mini bar, A/C (supplement payable locally) and make excellent use of the original old building’s design features. The hotel is located on the edge of
Chania’s famed, romantic and most enjoyable Venetian harbour, surrounded by Chania’s cobblestone lanes and many other restored Venetian buildings. Shops and countless restaurants are all within walking distance. Breakfast: Continental. Child: 0-2 years free.
    HOTEL FEATURES:
    General: Room Service, Bar / Lounge, Air Conditioned, Cable / Satellite TV, TV

    Services: Concierge, Tour Desk, 24-Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Safe-Deposit Box, Laundry service, Ticket Service, Designated Smoking Area, Express Check-In/Check-Out

    Parking: There is an airport shuttle that runs from the hotel.

    Check-in: From 2:00 PM

    Check-out: Prior to 11:00 AM






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