what a cute room! and it was right near the harbor. The owner was also really nice. I highly recommend

Charming place in Chania. 3 nights, mini fridge (with free ouzo!), little table, large bathroom and very hot water. Vassili, the proprietor, was quite nice (though he does smoke a lot, but you can't smell it from the room at all). The only thing I would say that is negative is that they don't clean the room each day- don't make the bed, and you have to ask for clean towels. Oh well, for the price it was worth it. Take Vassili's recommendation for Dolmata's restaurant, and go to the Well of the Turk too. First one is cheap and great Greek food (wine leaves!), second is expensive Turkish food, but incredible.

We stayed at the Hotel Ontas for 6 nights. Lovely small and friendly hotel from which easy to explore Chania and the neighbouring attractions.

Wandering around the Venetian harbour and going to all the local restaurants was a great way to spend each evening. During the day we would get into the car and drive for miles! Wonderful scenery down to the south coast and along the quieter western coast. Roads rather windy but well worth the long drives.

Very friendly owner of the hotel, looked after us very well. Room had a balcony and very useful being able to make use of the facilities in the kitchen. Stored all our picnic food there! Make sure you get the chance to go to the Market - every Saturday - night outside the hotel. Not sure if it operates throughout winter though.

It's so useful to be able to book ahead on the net, and we found the hotel very welcoming with our large traditionally styled room with all facilities and helpful major domo. In the immediate area is the Eastern seafront bar area popular with Haniots, a terrific typically Cretan style restaurant called the Doloma which was extremely friendly and cheap to eat and drink in, a quaint bar with authentic live Cretan music every night, all in the midst of the unreconstructed part of the old town, yet only a short walk to the Venetian port.