Megaron Historical Monument Hotel, Crete

Lovely well located and well furnished/appointed hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great facilities unfortunately wasn't there long enough to use the pool or gym. Overall very happy with my stay but there are a few things I have noted which were not up to the standard of such a hotel.

My room key stopped working twice. Staff explained it was due to mobile phone proximity. However, the second time it had not been anywhere near my phone. So I suspect the card system is somehow not as good as many other hotels. Also when I went for a coffee mid afternoon on the terrace, there was only one staff member there and several people were waiting for lunch and it took so long I left. No real drama for me but I realised also the people would be waiting for their lunch for a long time; and felt sorry for the staff member. Last thing was the noise from other rooms at night. I was surprised how the noise from other people and doors opening and closing was quite noticeable in my room. It didn't keep me awake so not a huge issue, just surprising for a hotel of this standard.

I only stayed one short night unfortunately but I loved everything about it. The room was lovely and super spacious, very clean. Everyone was super friendly, breakfast amazing as well. I wish I could have stayed longer

The hotel brings out a luxurious character from a previous era but unlike many of its peers it's very well maintained and conditioned making it a classic. Comfortable and huge beds. Great location next to the sea, port and city centre.

The parking space is relatively small and gets overcrowded easily. Also the way you enter and exit it, is somewhat old-fashioned and impractical because you always have to ring a bell and wait for the receptionist response to raise the bar.

Very close to the port and lovely property! The rooftop pool was a nice touch. There is also a restaurant up on the roof as well.

Staff was excellent

Airport is close but thod is the case for the whole Hersklio town

Very clean, accommodating staff, great location for travel from the ferry port. Beautiful rooftop pool overlooking the Venetian harbor

Location, size of the room, helpful staff.

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It’s located walking distance from ferry landing. If you are driving there is parking space in the hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful to our questions. Close to the Archaeological museum and city center. The room was silent in spite of facing the street.

Location was perfect, rooftop views were lovely and pool ideal

Functionally perfect, just a bit soulless. Additional breakfast at €25 each was smarting.

Great hotel close to everything!! The rooms were amazing and comfortable. The hotel accommodated our request to have the 2 rooms close to each other. The ceieling was so high that it made the room seem even bigger. The balcony was great!

Would have preferred a shower as opposed to a tub but this is just a minor detail. The only other call out is, it would be nice to have a chair and a table in the balcony.

An outstanding place to stay. All staff were friendly and professional delivering an excellent service. The breakfast was diverse and delicious. Treat yourself. Hotels don’t get better than the Megaron.

Fantastic view, great facilities, excellent room

Beautiful old building, very tastefully renovated respecting it’s historic character

There was nothing we didn’t like

Excellent service staff made us feel very welcome. Food was delicious, highly recommend the beef burger!

Location is about a 15-minute walk from the shops. But its not like the hotel can be moved so it is a minor concern.

Everything, especially the Cretan style breakfast!

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the best place ever. love the luxury, breakfast is beyond my expectations every time, staff is always polite and ready to help. Would not change it for any other.

Amazing breakfast and amazing service.

Great location. Big clean room. Excellent breakfast

Couldn't fault anything

Location and pool

Variety lacked in restaurant menu

Ideal location near both the ferry port and Archeological Museum made this a win for us, plus it was cozy and upscale without being stuffy. We loved having drinks at the outside bar - even with the wind!

Close to the port and walkable to the restaurants. Breakfast buffet was great!

Had a little issue with our in room air conditioning. Also tv volume set way too low - if husband turned in bed it drowned the sound out

The breakfast is exquisite and Irini is an exceptional host. Service across the board was gracious, thoughtful and accommodating. The physical spaces of the hotel are elegant, intelligently designed, and have a wonderful attention to detail

I wish the shower door could fully close, so that I didn't get the bathroom wet. Door stops would also be useful so that the balcony doors can both be held open

The hotel is a grand old hotel style. The check in process was very quick and we handed over our rental car keys to the Check-in Manager. The rental car company came in the evening to pick up the car and that process went smoothly. The main reason for choosing this hotel for one night was its location to the ferry lines. It was a 5-10 minute walk across the street to pick up the ferry. That was great.

Too few outlets in the room to plug in and charge our phones.

The breakfast was exceptional with excellent staff and service. The pool area was very well designed and the public areas were sophisitcated and comfortable. Reception staff were very welcoming and helpful.

We observed that the prices of the wines in the restaurant were extremely expensive. This deterred us from eating at the restaurant. Perhaps some cheaper options might be considered for the future.

Brilliant breakfast

Staff, room, and view from it. The location was excellent, close to the bus station, local bus to Knossos, and museum. And the earthquake didn't even knock over a glass...

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We enjoyed the 5th floor Bar / Restaurant very much. Nice to have a convenient place with a lovely view of the sea and city. The breakfast in The Plaza Cafe was excellent with may choices and great service. The Desk Clerk arranged our tour to Knossos with an excellent guide. They were always available for any question.

No complaints.

First we LOVED breakfast! I've never seen such a spread in my life and it was such a great way to try Greek foods when we first arrived. The room was large, quiet, and comfortable. There were slippers and robes. We had a beautiful view of the harbor and could walk for 5-10 minutes and be in the main square.

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Location

Great place, wonderful breakfast

Great place, very nice breakfast

Walking distance to the port and a short ride 10-12 min by taxi to the airport. Beautiful room, especially huge bathroom.

Our room was quite small but it was beautiful.

It's beautiful. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. The breakfast was superb with so much choice

Nothing they could do anything about as the weather was awful

Convenient location, super friendly staff, fantastic breakfast buffet!

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Comfortable bed and good shower pressure. The breakfast is incredible!

The bathroom is a bit dated in style but still quality equipment.

Nice hotel, spacious rooms, great location, welcoming and attentive staff, great value for the money.

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Exactly as a described - a clean, comfortable, luxury hotel in a convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Great selection at breakfast.

The property has many amenities. It’s a 5 star historical hotel that has been completely renovated and modernized inside. Staff is very accommodating. It walking distance to many restaurant and stores. This hotel is also a 50 min walk from the airport and a 5 min walk to the ferry that takes you to the island. Very well located.

Absolutely stunning. Perhaps the best Hotel we have ever stayed in. Do NOT miss the breakfast. Best Ever!

Very well located, very good staff, breakfast is amazing. Rooms are very comfortable, roof tool very nice.

Elegant, very clean and comfortable. Nice view on the port from the balcony.

Amazing hotel located within .5 mile of everything. Amazing brunch. Staff super helpful. Walked everywhere. Safe area.

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Alles perfekt!

The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly. Breakfast was great and the view of the port is great

The hotel is located by the old Venetian port, is easy to get to and has parking.

Wonderful staff, great location, clean and comfortable accommodation. We reserved the junior suite and it was nice and spacious. Every member of the staff we interacted with was helpful, friendly, and genuine. Location was perfect and we were able to walk nearly everywhere. The bus station to Knossos Palace and the village of Archanes was a short less than 10 minute walk. Beautiful view of the port!

The room was spacious and my only recommendation is that perhaps grab bars into the tub would be better since it was tricky to get in and out of the shower/tub. There was a short wooden stool next to the tub but grab bars would have worked better.

We had a wonderful stay at the GDM Megaron in Heraklion. The room was a pleasure—spacious, well-appointed, and spotlessly clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. We also loved the stunning view from our room, which added to the overall experience.

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Location

Menu

Great location and easy to navigate coming and going.

Location