Erietta Suites

We stayed in Erietta Suites in Chania for 3-nights in early June ($223 Can/night). While our 2-bedroom suite suite was technically on the 1st floor, it towered 3 floors above the promenade restaurants and had unobstructed views of the Old Venetian Harbour and its lighthouse. The flip side of the view, though, was the formidable staircase that seems to continue on forever (44 steps) as you climb to the apartment (after a 300-400 m walk along the cobblestone streets to get there). Be prepared, but the effort is worth it. The apartment was compact, but its design and high ceilings gave an uncramped and comfortable atmosphere. The sitting area, with a desk and chair, sectional sofa and coffee table, was fronted by a small deck with comfortable seating for 3 people. To the side was a small kitchen with stove-top and a good sized fridge (adequate for breakfast preparation, but not dinner), and in the corner an open stairway led to the loft. To the back was the master bedroom, which had a door onto a shared inner courtyard. The second bedroom in the loft was huge, with a small deck with a clothes drying rack over the back courtyard. The location was perfect for exploring old town, close to everything (except the Archeological Museum which has relocated to a suburb). Our host, Antonis, was great in meeting us at the drop off point and helping us getting the luggage to the apartment. He was always available to help with our questions, and to suggest restaurants and sights. The Erietta has an arrangement with the Hotel Porto del Colombo, just behind the apartment, for check-in and breakfasts (€10 pp). Overall, a very special place on the Venetian Harbour at a great price.