Domus Renier Boutique Hotel (Adults Only) – A Favorite for Families in Chania (Crete)

Domus Renier Boutique Hotel occupies a 500-year-old fully restored Venetian palazzo directly on Chania's Old Venetian Harbour. The hotel is 100 metres from the Maritime Museum of Chania and 200 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Recognised as Best Historic Hotel in Europe in 2017, the building's restoration history is documented in an album available for guests to view.

All 9 rooms and suites offer views of the old port and the lighthouse, with some units featuring a seating area and a coffee machine. The Master Suite with Balcony and Sea View includes a private balcony overlooking the small harbour, and the Honeymoon Suite provides uninterrupted views of the promenade and the Lighthouse of Chania. Each room is named instead of numbered and includes a smart flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a multi-jet shower, bath robes, and slippers.

Breakfast is served daily in a small courtyard and features a three-tiered offering of fresh pastries, smoothies, and local Cretan specialties, followed by an à la carte main dish. Guests can also dine at Zepos Restaurant, located on the harbourside, which offers dinner with local flavours. The hotel accommodates dietary restrictions and allergies and will pack breakfast boxes for early morning excursions.

The 24-hour front desk offers personalised concierge services, including restaurant bookings, tour arrangements, and transportation coordination. Guests can arrange airport transfers, car hire, and bike rental through the hotel, and staff will meet arrivals at the nearby public car park to help with luggage. Additional services include laundry, dry cleaning, and customised in-room wellness and beauty treatments.

The hotel offers bicycle rental and organises bike tours as well as walking tours of Chania's Old Town and Venetian Harbour. Complimentary beach towels are provided for day trips to Elafonissi Beach, and staff give recommendations for local restaurants, beaches, and cultural sites. The hotel is within walking distance of the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and numerous shops and tavernas lining the harbour.

Awards: Best Historic Hotel in Europe 2017

Location: Directly on Chania's Venetian Harbour

Rooms: 9 suites with harbour or lighthouse views

Dining: À la carte breakfast with Cretan products & Zepos Restaurant

Services: Personalised concierge & airport transfers

Activities: Bike hire, walking tours, and day-trip beach towels