PORTOU HOUSE, Chania (Crete)

Portou House is an adults-only boutique hotel with a high location score of 9.6, situated in the heart of Chania Old Town, just 100 metres from the Municipal Market and 200 metres from Mitropoleos Square. The property features stylish interiors in earthy tones and offers allergy-free units for sensitive guests. Rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, refrigerators, electric kettles, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Certain rooms, such as the top-floor Deluxe room, provide exclusive access to a private rooftop terrace with a hot tub and view. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Portou House, served at the nearby AlmyVita restaurant in the Old Harbour, featuring juice, fresh pastries, and cheese. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the hotel, as well as a shared terrace and hot tub. The guest house is less than 1 km from Nea Chora Beach and within walking distance of the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Folklore Museum of Chania, and Etz Hayyim Synagogue. Chania International Airport is 13 km away, and the bus station is under 10 minutes on foot. Portou House also provides key access, fire extinguishers, and an invoice service, with tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms.

Excellent central location, quiet despite being between the bus station and the harbour.

Host Georgia provides outstanding service, including early check-in and luggage storage.

Rooftop terrace with hot tub and clothes drying racks for beach gear.

Continental breakfast at AlmyVita in the Old Harbour receives high praise.

Free WiFi and allergy-free units available.

Some rooms are small and may feel claustrophobic for longer stays.

Heating unit takes time to warm up the room in cold weather.

Limited hanging space, especially in the bathroom.