THE TANNERIES HOTEL & SPA - A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, Chania (Crete)

Set within a restored historic tannery building on the Chania waterfront, The Tanneries Hotel & Spa - A Member Of Design Hotels offers 5-star accommodations with direct sea views. The spa and wellness centre includes an indoor swimming pool, hammam, steam room, hot tub, and a fitness centre, along with APIVITA Spa treatments. The 52 air-conditioned rooms feature premium bedding, coffee machines, minibars, and private bathrooms; many include balconies, steam showers, and private jacuzzis. The on-site Periplous restaurant serves Greek cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with made-to-order breakfast dishes plus a buffet. Koum Kapi Beach lies less than 1 km away, and the Archaeological Museum of Chania and Firkas Fortress are within walking distance. The hotel provides free private parking, valet parking, airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and express check-in/out. Free WiFi is available throughout, and family rooms, baby safety gates, and kids' meals are offered. The Tanneries Hotel & Spa also features meeting/banquet facilities and a business centre with fax/photocopying. As a Design Hotels property, it blends modern architecture with heritage-protected industrial elements.

Valet parking is included and fast, with free private parking.

Staff are consistently praised as exceptional, friendly, and attentive.

Breakfast includes a la carte dishes and a buffet, served with sea views.

Rooms offer stunning sunset views over the sea and Chania's lighthouse.

The restaurant's dinner menu and wine pairing are highly rated by guests.

The hotel is a 20-minute walk from Chania's old town, which may feel far for some.

Some rooms located above the restaurant can experience occasional noise.

Breakfast service can be slow, with limited self-serve options beyond sweets.