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Contact : Yanis Ppokopakis
Address : 4, Epimenidou str. - Old town
Zipcode : 74100
City : RETHYMNO - CRETE
Phone : +30 2831056634
Fax : +30 2831056635
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Old Venetian style in the heart of Rethymno
LOCATION AND HISTORY
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
The same location for 700 years! Rethymno, Crete's most beautiful and friendly city is located in the middle of the north coast of the island. Franked by impressive hills and high mountains, together with the unique coastline of sandy beach, offers a variety of spectacular sites to the visitor.
Located in the heart of the Venetian Old Town of Rethymno, the 15th century building of VENETO is only a three-minute walking distance from the commercial area, as well as from the seacoast and the numerous nightclubs.
VENETO is an elegant building, which has been carefully and attractively restored to become an exclusive hotel of just ten suites, offering also Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, in a unique 700 year old garden, in a city ready to satisfy your romantic expectations.
History
In the middle 15th century, the famous venetian architect Michele Sunmicheli took over the construction of the Fort of the city of Rethymno, named FORTEZZA. Before this event, he built on preexisting ruins of old major houses, the VENETO, the LOGGIA (club of Venetian officers), as well as three other houses, in order to accommodate the venetian noblemen that were overwatching the building of the Fort. In the 19th century, the richest Turk Bey Risvan bought the VENETO house for his sister. In the 20th century, and after the liberation war against Turks, the house was given to the grandfather of today's owner, by the Greek government. It was a gift for his participation together with other Cretans to the Macedonian rebellion (1903-1908) against Turks.
We renovated this building, with respect to the centuries old characteristics of its architecture and history.
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
Refined discrete charm welcomes you to the suites of VENETO...relaxing atmosphere, privacy and comfort.
In our restaurant enjoy the chefs specialties... the happenings... or just relax with a drink at the bar.
Distance from the airport: There are two airports. The airport of Heraklion (80kms) and the airport of Hania (65Kms).
Distance from the beach : 150 meters walking distance through the monuments of the Old Venetian City.
Distance from the southern coast of Crete : 45 minutes drive (40kms) to dozens of isolated, non touristic, villages and beaches.
Date of building: The oldest part, was a part of a monastery built in the 15th century. The newer part belongs to the Venetian era in Crete, and it was built in mid 15th, and early 16th century.
Last restoration: 1997
Number of floors : 3
Number of buildings: 1
Floor surface: 400 sqm, total 1200 sqms.
Style: Ancient, Venetian, luxurious.
Hotel services: Safe - T.V. room, bar, snack-bar - meeting room for 50 persons - air condition - heat - Internet access -room service - massage - sauna - 90 sqm garden - three wells and three fountains with fresh water.
Full description of the rooms.
Size: Suites, approximately 50 sqms
Studios, approximately 30 sqms
Number of rooms: 10
Suites: 5 - Studios: 5
Possibility of adding beds: one, or two.
Shower with hot water 24 hours a day. - Telephone (with direct international service) - Double window glass. - Color TV - Friger and cooking facilities. - Air conditioned - Safe - Balcony or terrace.
Restaurant - Excellent Mediterranean and Greek cuisine.
Old Venetian style in the heart of Rethymno...The same location for 700 years!...
Refined discrete charm welcomes you to the suites of VENETO...relaxing atmosphere, privacy and comfort.
In our restaurant enjoy the chefs specialties...the happenings...or just relax with a drink at the bar.
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