Ionas Boutique Hotel, Chania (Crete)

Ionas Boutique Hotel - A historic retreat in Chania Old Town with hydro-massage showers and Venetian-Ottoman architecture

A carefully restored historical home, Ionas Boutique Hotel features nine guest rooms blending modern amenities with Venetian and Ottoman architectural elements. Located in Splantzia, the quietest part of Chania Old Town, the hotel stands near Platia Rouga, Agia Irini church, and Santa Maria della Misericordia monastery. Rooms include a wheelchair-accessible ground-floor double room with cobbled alley views, standard doubles with stained-glass décor, and balcony rooms with hydro-massage showers. The property retains original 1538 stone walls and an iron-and-wood staircase. Nearby landmarks like the Municipal Market of Chania and Maritime Museum of Crete are within a 1 km walk. Local restaurants such as Tamam and To Maridaki are 300-500 meters away. Chania International Airport is 15 km from the hotel.

Pros

The historic building preserves original Venetian stonework and Ottoman-era core walls dating to 1538.

Hydro-massage showers and soundproofed rooms with handmade furniture feature in multiple room categories.

Centrally located in a quiet neighborhood, yet within 500 meters of major landmarks and dining options.

Wheelchair-accessible ground-floor room with direct access to a cobbled alley.

Cons

Some rooms lack balconies and views may be limited to quiet streets.

No on-site restaurant; dining requires visits to nearby establishments.