Megaron Historical Monument Hotel, Crete
Expert reviews
“A former office building, high above the harbor, has been revamped as Iraklion’s most stylish and luxurious getaway, with extremely handsome, spacious guest rooms and public spaces. We’re talking shiny wood floors, top quality mattresses, and lots of light streaming in the windows. A rooftop terrace, excellent onsite restaurant and swimming pool are among the many indulgences on offer.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Excellent breakfast
- Private parking
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The Megaron Hotel is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Heraklion. It is situated in the heart of the city, close to many major attractions, making it an ideal location for travelers looking to explore the nearby museums and archeological sites. Many guests enjoy walking to the nearby business district, shopping district, and harbor.
The Megaron was built in the 1920s, with its foundations constructed on the seaside Venetian walls. Throughout the 1930s, this hotel gained extensive popularity, and since then, it has been restored and refurbished to include contemporary amenities and modern design.
The hotel features 58 contemporary rooms, from elegant suites to standard double rooms. Throughout each room, you’ll notice nautical colors, wooden floors, and high-end linens, pillows, and mattresses. All rooms come with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and complimentary WiFi. Guests also have access to an outdoor pool, spa, library, and business center.
The Megaron Hotel boasts two onsite eateries. The hotel’s main restaurant serves an array of local and international dishes, while the hotel’s rooftop terrace is the perfect spot for a relaxing evening of drinks or appetizers. The hotel also has a bar and lounge area, where guests can enjoy a variety of drinks and cocktails.
The hotel offers a range of facilities and services, such as concierge services, complimentary newspapers, and a 24-hour reception. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel’s car rental and shuttle services to and from the airport.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
25 December 2023
We would stay here again.
Great hotel, great breakfast, very good location and good price during our winter stay.
24 December 2023
Exceptional
Great value. The breakfast is very delicious. The hotel is close to bus stops and stations which makes it convenient to go to other towns and places
23 December 2023
High recommended for the hotel and the staff
Apart from the room - which was fabulous, light, spacious and well-appointed - the staff were fantastic. They were very helpful assisting me track my delayed luggage. In particular Effie was brilliant.
The restaurant menu for dinner was quite limited (but breakfast was sumptuous)
14 December 2023
Fabulous
Great staff, really friendly and helpful.
12 December 2023
Will stay there again!
Excellent breakfast. Best ever.
7 December 2023
Exceptional
The breakfast was great!
5 December 2023
Exceptional
The breakfast was amazing 👏 and the stuff of the hotel was awesome
Nothing at all
5 December 2023
Comfortable and easy stay in Heraklion
Excellent location, easy parking, staff super kind and helpful, comfy bed. Best hotel breakfast I've ever had and it's not even close.
We visited in the winter and the HVAC could not be set to cool, room was too warm so we had to open the windows but there was a lot of noise from the road below.
27 November 2023
Exceptional
Nicely decorated with a particular style.friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms.
The sauna and jacuzzi facilities are coming with a very high price,.The mattress was too soft for us but that's personal.
23 November 2023
Great comfortable room, helpful staff, good and secure parking, excellent breakfast
The best breakfast I had in years. The assortment of cakes (all home made) was unbelievable.
23 November 2023
Beautiful hotel, would return. Would not go back to 5th floor.
Welcoming front desk staff, beautiful rooms with high ceilings and comfortable, soft bedding. We extended our stay because we liked it so much.
The food upstairs was sub par and service upstairs was very poor. Tried twice, both times disappointed.
22 November 2023
Fabulous hotel. Wonderful rooftop restaurant and fabulous breakfast.
The proximity to the central bus station and the old town was great. The breakfast was incredible. The availability of different foods at breakfast was stunning. I've travelled the world and this was by far the best breakfast buffet I have ever experienced. The breakfast area of the hotel was beautful and plush with views to the sea. The scent of cinnamon wafted through the breakfast area full of local and traditional delicacies prepared with the best ingredients. Breakfast at this hotel was an immense pleasure. The hotel rooftop restaurant was also a delight. The service was fabulous and the food was well prepared to high culinary standards.
Nothing really
20 November 2023
Great Hotel.
Great hotel, location, staff. Thanks especially to Irene and Effy for making our stay awesome.
19 November 2023
Great hotel
Great hotel
Parking is a problem when the busses block the entrance
17 November 2023
Fabulous
The personel was very friendly and polite Excellent location Very clean
16 November 2023
Exceptional
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff.
15 November 2023
Exceptional
The reception staff were excellent, location great, a short walk across from the ferry terminal. Room and bed very comfortable. Breakfast had a wide variety of options.
11 November 2023
Beautiful, welcoming, well located hotel and a good value too!
All communications with staff, both before arrival and during our visit, were very friendly, prompt, on the mark. All staff had smiles and made us feel welcome. The property is absolutely beautiful and the rooms very comfortable, with large well equipped bathrooms. Breakfast is wide ranging and delicious. To top it off, the location is also perfect, on the edge of the Venetian walls within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants inside the walls. We loved our stay here and would love to stay again!
nothing, it was all excellent.
11 November 2023
Luxury and class in fabulous location!
The room was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Air conditioning and WiFi worked very well. Our room had two small balconies overlooking the harbor and fortress. I must say that all the staff were friendly, exceptionally helpful and professional. Any issues were dealt with promptly. Great location close to the harbor and the main shopping area of Heraklion. Loads of restaurants within a quick walk. The buffet breakfast included with the room was amazing! Best I’ve seen in Greece by a long shot! Great variety of items, hot & cold, sweet and savory. Excellent coffee as well! Will definitely stay here on future trips to Heraklion, and have already recommended to many friends!
Everything was fantastic.
7 November 2023
Best stay in Heraklion
It was top class for everything. Nothing to fault. Every detail was exceptional. Rooms pool breakfast...superb
There was nothing to fault
2 November 2023
Will be return visitors for sure
The location, the breakfast, the room, the facilities, the staff. Everything was perfect. Try the Mougatsa at breakfast!!
We had minor issue with communication in relation to organising a massage but it’s fine
30 October 2023
Exceptional
The breakfast is definitely a highlight in the hotel with a rich spectrum of local specialities, i would recommend everyone to book the breakfast. The room is also fantastic, it is very clean and cozy and with a view to the harbour The service staff in the hotel is nice and provides help such as booking taxi and touristic information
29 October 2023
Beautiful hotel close to the ferry
Very spacious and well appointed rooms and great service. A/c worked extremely well. The breakfast buffet was delicious and plentiful. The rooftop was nice and the pool was a little bigger than I expected. Location was super close to the ferry port and bus station, as well as an easy walk to the archaeological museum.
29 October 2023
Great one-night stay in Heraklion
The location was great-close to the airport.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Fitness
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Plunge pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
27 December 2023
Excellent experience
Comfort, cleanliness, staff friendliness! Everything was beyond expectations! Keep up the good work people !