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Casa Vitae VillasvsGalaxy Hotel Iraklio
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio and Casa Vitae Hotel are both praised by writers. Overall, Casa Vitae Hotel scores slightly better than Galaxy Hotel Iraklio. Casa Vitae Hotel scores 80 with approval from 2 publications such as oyster.com, Lonely Planet.
Casa Vitae Villas
Oyster
Lonely Planet
N. Patelarou 3, Rethymnon, Crete 74100, Greece
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The charming Casa Vitae is an eight-room boutique hotel located on a narrow, pedestrian-only street in the quaint old city of Rethymnon." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This charismatic Venetian-era hotel has eight quietly elegant rooms mixing exposed stone and wood and wrapped around a peaceful courtyard where breakfast is served beneath the vine-covered pergola." Full review
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Jetsetter
Frommer's Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's
75 Dimokratias Avenue, Heraklion, Crete 71306, Greece
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Sleek Greek retreat with a locavore restaurant and giant freshwater pool, steps from the ancient ruins of Knossos." Full review
Frommer's "A sleek modern style prevails at one of the city’s largest hotels—think contemporary shopping mall and we don't mean that as an insult." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Galaxy Hotel Iraklio has well-designed spaces for a quiet, relaxing city stay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This smart, cosy five star hotel on Heraklion’s outskirts, within easy reach of Crete’s only 18-hole golf course, offers a good-sized pool, a restaurant serving creative Cretan cuisine." Full review
Frommer's "The best rooms have sea-facing balconies, and amenities include the largest indoor swimming pool in Iraklion and a pastry shop that’s a popular gathering spot." Full review
