Hotel Ideon is a three-star hotel on Plastira Square in the old town of Rethymno, a short walk from both the Fortezza and the Venetian port. It has 107 rooms, a free breakfast buffet, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a terrace and garden, a bar, a library and the Arbona Restaurant, which serves Greek cuisine with sea views. For travellers who want a comfortable and good-value base close to the sights with a pool, it is one of the better-equipped three-star options in Rethymno, and it is a sensible stop on a trip between Chania and Heraklion.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in a shopping area of the old town near the beach, and the Fortezza and the Venetian port are each about three minutes on foot. The old town is mostly pedestrian, and the hotel has no on-site parking, so use a public car park or arrive by taxi or bus. The town beach is a short walk away.
The rooms and facilities
The hotel is larger than the boutique options in the old town, with an elevator, meeting rooms, a banquet hall and a twenty-four-hour front desk, as well as free in-room Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The pool is outdoors, so it is most useful from late spring to early autumn. The free breakfast buffet is a good start to the day, and the Arbona Restaurant lets you eat in with a view.
Who it suits
Families, couples and groups who want a straightforward, good-value stay in a convenient location, with a pool for the warmer months. If you want a small boutique feel, look at the other old-town hotels, and if you want to drive, check the parking arrangements first. Rethymno is a good base for Arkadi Monastery, Preveli and the surrounding villages.
Good to know
Plastira Square sits in a busy part of the old town, so the hotel is convenient but can be lively in the evening, and a room on an upper floor or away from the square is quieter. The pool is a welcome extra in summer, though it is outdoors and not much use in winter. Because there is no on-site parking, arriving by bus or taxi is the simplest option, and the staff can suggest nearby car parks if you are driving.
Why stay here
- ✓Three minutes from the Fortezza
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Arbona Restaurant with sea views
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Bar and library
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
Good questions
How close is Hotel Ideon to the Fortezza?+
About three minutes on foot, and the Venetian port is also about three minutes away.
Is breakfast included?+
A free breakfast buffet is listed for the hotel.
Does the hotel have parking?+
No on-site parking is offered, so use a public car park nearby.
