I can't say enough good things about Hotel Alexis and its people. The sub text on the business card for the hotel ( with the managers cell phone number in case you get lost) says " your home in Crete". How true. I was travelling alone and found the daily chatter with Yianni and Georgia, the restaurant and bar's staff/hosts/light entertainment great at the end of the day. They patiently answered my questions about life in Crete and are great fun.
Don't go to Theo's restaurant if you are on a diet. That man can cook. Don't bother eating anywhere else unless you want to punish yourself.
The rooms are clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable. The view from the balcony amazing. How many sunset photos do you need??? The shower curtains get you a bit but that is standard for that part of the world.
Hotel Alexis is great value. You will feel comfortable and at home.
Close to a good beach and close but out of the busyness of down town Chania
I will be back Theo.

We booked to stay for 4 days in October 2013. On arrival, the hotel manager was charming and extremely welcoming, going out of his way to show us on the local map how to get around the locality.
The room itself was as advertised: basic but clean. No toiletries in the bathroom, but the citronella candle in the bedroom was a nice touch. There was a lovely view out on the balcony too, looking down to the sea on one side.
The nearest beach was 10 minutes walk away (although there's little there: the financial crisis has destroyed the bars and restaurants that once lined up alongside the first beach) and Chania's Old Town (which is gorgeous and well worth a trip) is 20 minutes walk or a short bus ride away.
Unfortunately we found the paper thin walls around our room too much to contend with: we were staying on the ground floor and therefore heard everyone's comings and goings throughout the day and night, which kept us awake.
We were also unfortunate enough to have our room situated next door to that of a rather badly behaved toddler, who spent most nights screaming and running up and down the corridor, throwing toys around as he went. Not the hotel's fault certainly, but with the thin walls it made sleep impossible.
The manager, when we informed him that we were having to cut our trip short because of the noise levels, couldn't have been more apologetic, and insisted on paying our money back for the remainder of the stay, which was very kind. He seemed genuinely upset that we were calling time on our stay at his hotel, which he clearly adores.
We didn't get a chance to see the restaurant, but the reviews from other diners we saw sounded promising.
All in all, not bad for a budget trip, but bring your ear plugs if you're a light sleeper, and try and get a room on the higher floors.

Had a wonderful week in september at this small and simple, but well kept and spotlessly clean hotel. The room was small, but clean and comfortable with en suite bathroom. The shower was good enough, but it's difficult to avoid the plastic cutains to stick to your body when using it, and the floor wil get wet. But then, it's not a 5 star hotel. We had a small(ish) balcony with wonderful sea views.
The breakfast was very good for Crete, and the Restaurant served very good and well prepared meals in the evening at reasonable prices.
The location was perfect for us in a quiet neighbourhood within walking distance from the old town (approx. 25 min or 5-10 min. by bus). A taxi back from the old town sat us back 6 Euro.
Approx. 10 min walk down to a nice beach.
The staff was very nice and helpful and we will certainly come back if we go to Chania again!