ANTICA DIMORA SUITES

Our 3rd visit here over a 15 year period and love it as much as we did the 1st time. A little oasis of calm in busy Rethymno old town perfectly located for lots of shops, bars and fab restaurants. Small but perfectly formed we had the small pool to ourselves most of the time. The old town itself is so much busier than it was and despite this, you feel a million miles away once you step through that door. Not complaining but a few little bits starting to feel tired like the table on our balcony, the stair carpets are a little worn and the pool needs the tiles fixed as well as the jets. All minor things but I can tell you the reason we returned again is all down to the staff. We met Vaso on our 1st visit around 15 yrs ago and were delighted she was still there as she is truly adorable. Marco is relatively new but a great addition to the team! Joan hotels should be proud of them. We always feel looked after there and definitely will not leave it so long to go back. The breakfast was delish with a small selection of hot and cold items with the best Greek yoghurt I have ever tasted. The Cretan people are amongst the most friendly people you will meet so despite the little repairs needing done, Antica Dimora remains one of my fave places to be in the world. The staff go the extra mile but one suggestion is having a water urn maybe with some fruit in down next to the pool as you have to go all the way up the back stairs to go back down to reception. Thank you for a wonderful stay and will definitely be back soon.

Just a fab hotel and Marcus who managed it made it a five star experience from Start to finish - spotless and great location

…This was our 5th stay in the gorgeous Rethymno…”our happy place” but the first time in antica dimora suites.What a beautiful hotel…Beautifully furnished and immaculately clean due to the lovely Natasha the housekeeper. On arrival the amazing Marcos welcomed us and helped us settle after a long journey offering us cakes baklava and cold drinks…unfortunately the room we were allocated wasnt the room we had requested and paid for as there was no balcony… The lovely Vaso told us not to worry they would give us another room the next day. On viewing the other room the nxt day .this room only had a Juliette balcony so we decided to stay put in our first room as it was lovely but just with no balcony… Anyways the next day Marcos asked us if we would like to move to yet another room with a large terrace balcony overlooking the pool so we said yes… Marcos and Natasha helped us move and it was no problem at all… and a bottle of wine was put into our fridge free gratis…along side the 2 bottles of water given to us daily ..There’s only 8 rooms and most days it felt we were by ourselves it was so quiet although all the rooms were full…We met the beautiful Callie in the afternoons/evening who went out of her way to welcome us “ home” every time we went back to the hotel …Callie was very helpful in recommending sights to see and places to eat… The breakfasts were always plenty of choice… all typical Greek ..yoghurt..honey..nuts..pastries…breads..fresh fruit and the usual boiled and fried eggs..meats and cheeses… Lovely coffee or tea on demand… excellent location in the old town..The bus station is a 5 min walk.. We will certainly stay again if we decide to visit Rethymno again!!!! Ps… look out for Marcos,s art displayed around the hotel .It was absolutely amazing .such a talented man..Top marks to ALL the staff x

Wow, what a find! Such a beautiful hotel, made even lovelier by the amazing staff, consisting of Marcos, Calli and Vaso. A thank you too, to the lovely lady ( sorry I cannot recall her name ), who made sure our rooms were replenished daily with tea, coffee and bottled water. Throughout our ten days’ stay they made us feel as if we were at home, which indeed the Antica Dimora once was: it consists of just eight bedrooms. We were surprised that there was no surcharge for the room safe or air conditioning, but not to have to pay any local taxes because the hotel is a listed building came as a welcome surprise. The breakfast was fantastic and had traditional Greek choices, as well as continental and British choices. How anyone could say that the choice is limited must be rather fussy. We will hopefully have the opportunity to visit again soon. Σας ευχαριστώ όλους πολύ Brian, Katrina and John

We have just returned from a week stay at Antica Dimora suites, would fully recommend this hotel to anyone. Our stay began with an extremely warm welcome and tour, the room was clean, and beautifully appointed (as was the entire hotel), with included toiletries and water bottles (which were replenished daily). The hotel is situated in a great location, with beautiful restaurants, cafes, and shops in the immediate vicinity, and the beach just a 10 minute walk away. The pool is small but adequate and had no trouble finding a sun lounger when required, as there are so few rooms and guests in this small hotel it was never a problem. The breakfast was beautifully presented and delicious, we never had an issue eating when we wanted each morning, and were very kindly offered a takeaway breakfast on our final morning due to an early pickup time. The hosts were incredibly kind, friendly and helpful, with many recommendations, warm greetings and made this hotel so special, will definitely be returning.

If your looking for a modern hotel this is not for you we have stayed in lovely modern hotels but this is a different level. From the complementary safe large fridge small quiet court yard with a plunge pool this is one of the best places we’ve stayed in. The staff are just amazing Marcos and apologies for not remembering the lovely 2 ladies names ( I have trouble remembering my name most days ). They have made our holiday nothing is too much trouble. The old town is amazing best I’ve ever seen. The Greek people are just lovely. If you want a quaint traditional hotel this is the one. We are lucky to still be here and have another 4 days Crete has a little bit of my heart and will never forget the amazing staff here, I just hope the management appreciate them. Oh and if you get chance go to the fortress and check out Marcos’ art work simply beautiful. We wish you all the best

This is a hidden gem nestled in old town Rethymno. Spotless, comfortable and very quiet. Don’t be put off by the location it is truly peaceful we couldn’t hear any noise from the streets. The staff were so helpful and provided us with an exceptional level of service. Thank you!