Reviews of Fortezza Hotel 3 stars
16 Melissinou Str., Rethymno Town, 74100, Greece
#44 of 74 hotels in Rethymno Town
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 162 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Iatravel
United States27 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The parking and drop off were not clear to us, but we got a spot in the private lot less than a block from the hotel and everything was perfect.
The hotel is very elegant and wonderful. The location is terrific. The room was very big and very comfortable. The breakfast was great, with very good variety. There is a nice little bar, pool area and several sitting areas. A favorite hotel for us.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Jody
New Zealand15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was hard to get there by car when the road along the waterfront was closed in the evening
Clean and close to everything
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Lynda
Australia45 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Nice Hotel, great location and friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The air conditioning only just cooled the room.
The rooms were comfortable, the staff were really friendly and the location of the hotel is perfect as it is in short walking distance from the Fortezza and all the old town has to offer. Paid parking is provided near by.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Sarah
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Great city hotel- close to all that Rethmynon has to offer”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Brilliant, central location to explore
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Van-anh
Netherlands16 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The property is in a fantastic location - a lot of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The swimming pool was a lovely bonus, perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Harriet
United Kingdom9 reviews3 helpful votes10“Beautiful hotel in the heart of the old town”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 14 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing - everything was perfect
We loved this hotel, which was perfect for our 2 week trip to Rethymno. It's in the perfect location, minutes from the best restaurants and bars in the old town, but still peaceful, and a street away from the crowds. The pool area was perfect, lovely place to spend some time relaxing, when we weren't off exploring the city and the rest of the island. The staff were amazing and friendly, always on hand to support and help in any way. Just a tip to others - there is free street parking around the city, but if you have a car and can't find a spot, the car park opposite the hotel offers a deal for Hotel Fortezza guests. We didn't know this the first time we parked there, but it was 50% discount. Would definitely return if we come back to Crete in the future, and highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Jason
United States7 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great Location, relaxing quiet pool area”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
The location was fun in old town, and the pool was super relaxing to sit by. Breakfast was good. Facilities are a little bit older, but everything was super clean, and the a/c ran well!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Alexandrunistorescu
Romania41 reviews6 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
the hotel is in the city center very close to everything we were there just one night so we can't rate much, but the room was clean, breakfast was ok
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Kay
United Kingdom36 reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our 3rd visit, as good as always. Hotel is in a great location near the old harbour and right in the lovely old town. I love the walled garden with the pool, a peaceful spot in the heart of the city. Hotel is spotlessly clean and rooms are a good size and well decorated. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Sarah
Australia6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Christopher
Canada6 reviews10“Comfortable family stay in heart of Rethymno”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The fact we had to leave the passports with reception.
It's a nice hotel in the heart of Rethymno. Clean, relatively spacious.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Çağrı
Turkey29 reviews8 helpful votes10“Amazing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to complain!
Beautiful hotel 10/11
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Gareth
United States8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast and swimming pool were fabulous!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Richard
United Kingdom35 reviews4 helpful votes10“Excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Basic breakfast nothing fancy,great location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Yolanda
Greece4 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“we really enjoyed our stay and we will probaby come back when in Rethymnon”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing to complain
the swimming pool, the ping-pong table and the breakfast were excellent and the hotel was in the center of the city but without any noise, and the personnel extremely friendly with smile and genuine care
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Andrea
United States12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“We would definitely return because of the location. and another opportunity to explore Ret”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The parking was tricky but acceptable.
We loved the central location of the hotel. The staff was warm and attentive.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Suzi
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great stay in a nice little hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
The bed sheets were stiff and scratchy. Also the air con instructions said don't go below 26 degrees and I was waking up baking hot as the unit was at the bottom of the room and did not reach the bed. I had to turn it down to 22 and I was then able to sleep.
The room was a good size and so was the bathroom.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Mandy
Australia33 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Great location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Jules
United States66 reviews8 helpful votes10“Nice hotel with great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice well maintained hotel. Room was spacious and had real conditioning! Breakfast had a large selection of stuff
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Orwa
Israel17 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful hotel ,i suggest to everyone
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Edward
United Kingdom4 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“A fabulous hotel, perfectly placed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
A perfect but quiet location in the heart of the Old Town. A smart hotel with a nice pool, comfortable rooms, fresh towels and cleaned every day. A very good breakfast selection but don't expect a full English! Highly recommended.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 3 October 2024
David
United States37 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed frame feet at footboard corners accident waiting to happen.
A/c and breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 2 October 2024
David
United Kingdom57 reviews6 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing to say here.
A spacious breakfast room with the option eating out in the garden area. Up on the roof ( access on the 3rd floor ) there was a great view of the hotel pool from above.....the pool was very pleasant, with enough sunbeds for all who were there. From the balcony of our street - facing room we had a good view of life in the street outside. Location was very good: close to the old town area, easy to find from the bus station and very close to the Venetian fortress.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Leigh
United Kingdom8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location..
Stayed in September 2024
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