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Aquila Porto Rethymno

 Greece, Crete, Rethymnon, Rethymnon Town
Address: [Venizelou & Sikelianou Street, Rethymno]
Category : [ DeluxeDeluxeDeluxeDeluxeDeluxe ]
Type : [Hotels]
Chain: [Aquila Hotels & Resorts] [Sterling Hotels]

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Location:Top

Rethymnon, the third largest town on Crete, is an intriguing mixture of old-world charm and lively Cretan life. The vivacious atmosphere of the old town is just the place for a stroll on long summer evenings.

The different eras and influences on the town can be seen in the unusual architecture and buildings. Around the picturesque harbour tourists can see the Venetian influence that later gave way to the Turkish regime.

The multitude of bars, cafes, tavernas, kafenions, and discos are guaranteed to provide entertainment to suit everyone’s taste.


MEETING & CONFERENCE:Top

The modern conference facilities and reception halls for up to 350 persons can be fully equipped, upon request, with all technical requirements, to cater to the needs of Porto Rethymno guests, also available in winter time.

In their free time, the conference organizers and participants can simply let themselves enjoy the hotel's unique service, facilities and tastes.It will feel like an unforgettable holiday.

The ideal Hotel for smaller Conferences and Meetings where delegates wish to mix business with Resort and Town life. The Porto Rethymno is situated on the Rethymnon sea promenade, overlooking the Old Venetian Town, Fortezza and Beach.

Hotel Porto Rethymno offers three furnished conference halls with various seating plans.
Capacity:
50 persons
100 persons
200 persons


Distances:

Distance to:NameKm or meters
AirportHeraklion International Airport, Kazantzakis84 km
AirportThe Airport of Chania - Daskalogiannis61 km
PortThe Port of Rethymno500 m
City or VillageHeraklion City79 km
City or VillageRethymno Town500 m
City or VillageChania Town60 km
City or VillageAgios Nikolaos Town144 km
BeachSandy20 m

 
Accommodation:Top

All standard room types include:

  • balcony/terrace,
  • bath/shower/WC,
  • bathrobes,
  • slippers,
  • hairdryer,
  • direct dial telephone,
  • Sat TV/Music Channels,
  • Mini Hi-Fi system with CD player,
  • Internet access,
  • air conditioning/ heating (central),
  • refrigerator/mini bar,
  • safe,
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities,
  • Pillow menu,
  • toiletries & bathroom amenities,
  • in-room welcome pack classified to room type and guest status.


SUPERIOR Accommodation
Superior Doubles sea view, Deluxe Doubles sea front, Executive Suite, Penthouse Suite.

SUPERIOR Accommodation SERVICES
Superior Accommodation Guest Relations Service, upon request private transfer to & from the airport (at a charge), Champagne Welcome Drink upon arrival, VIP Welcome Service (Flowers & Wine), Welcome gift for adults and separate gift for children, Exclusive bathroom toiletries, DVD player (on request), CD/DVD Library (available upon request), Fully premium stocked Mini Bar (with charge of consumption).

Accommodation

  • Standard rooms garden, side sea or sea view (max. 2 adults + 1 child*)
  • Superior Rooms sea view (max. 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child*)
  • Deluxe Rooms sea front (max. 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child*)
  • Executive Suite sea view (max. 2 adults)
  • Penthouse Suite sea front (max. 2 adults)

(*) = Children aged 2-14yrs

Standard rooms (Room: 27,16m2)
Comfortable, Bathroom, Balcony, air-condition/heating, LCD Satellite-TV, Radio-Music channels available through the TV, Mini Hi-Fi system with CD player, direct dial telephone, Wi-Fi internet access, mini bar, safe, tea & coffee making facilities, bathrobes, slippers.


Superior rooms (Room: 23,43m2)
Equipped as the aforementioned standard rooms, fully renovated in 2007 and equipped with DVD-player, luxurious bathrooms made from Greek marble with direct sea view.


Deluxe Frontal Sea View rooms (Room: 33,48m2)
Equipped as the aforementioned room types, bigger in size with additionally luxury & comfort, fully renovated in 2007, DVD – player, luxurious bathrooms made from Greek marble with Jacuzzi. Balconies feature luxurious furniture with direct sea view.


Executive Suite (Room: 62m2, Balcony: 15m2, Roof: 36m2)
Equipped as the standard rooms, fully renovated in 2007 with individually controlled air-conditioning, DVD-player, large LCD Satellite-TV, luxurious marble bathroom, Jacuzzi, exclusive bathroom amenities. Twice daily housekeeping service, limousine service upon availability, private check in/check out. Balcony features luxurious furniture and direct sea view.


Penthouse Suite (Room: 68m2, Balcony: 21m2, Roof: 42m2)
Equipped as the standard rooms, fully renovated in 2007 with large LCD Satellite-TV, home cinema, DVD-player individually controlled air-condition, luxurious marble bathroom, Jacuzzi, exclusive bathroom amenities. Twice daily housekeeping service, limousine service upon availability, private check in/check out. Balcony features luxurious furniture and panoramic view of the old town and the harbour of Rethymnon.

 
Services & Facilities:Top
  • 2 elevators
  • Indoor and outdoor swimming pool
  • Boutique
  • Pet policy; guide dogs only
  • Room Service, at the main building, only selected hours
  • Mail-Postal Services-Stamps-Express Courier Service
  • Flowers
  • Messages
  • Medical Care
  • Housekeeping
  • Bell Boy / Porter
  • Business Services
  • Sitting Rooms / Terrace
  • Dry Cleaning - Laundry Service
  • Hairdresser, upon request
  • House doctor, on call
  • Luggage storage
  • Secretarial service, on request
  • Interpreter, on request
  • Concierge services
  • Newspapers
  • Internet corner
  • Card & TV Video corner
  • Body treatments massage

MEETING & CONFERENCE:Top

The modern conference facilities and reception halls for up to 350 persons can be fully equipped, upon request, with all technical requirements, to cater to the needs of Porto Rethymno guests, also available in winter time.

In their free time, the conference organizers and participants can simply let themselves enjoy the hotel's unique service, facilities and tastes.It will feel like an unforgettable holiday.

The ideal Hotel for smaller Conferences and Meetings where delegates wish to mix business with Resort and Town life. The Porto Rethymno is situated on the Rethymnon sea promenade, overlooking the Old Venetian Town, Fortezza and Beach.

Hotel Porto Rethymno offers three furnished conference halls with various seating plans.
Capacity:
50 persons
100 persons
200 persons

 
Bars & Restaurants:Top
  • Self Service Restaurant
  • Main Restaurant
  • Brasserie
  • Lounge Bar
  • Cafeteria
  • Early and late breakfast, upon request
  • Gold dinner, upon request

Main Restaurant Laguna

Porto Rethymno's cuisine is one of the mainstays of its reputation and its sacred duty is to seduce your palate.

The cycle of gourmet delights begins with a rich American breakfast, buffet style and goes on until dinner with three choices of main dish, one of them without meat, and a lavish buffet which includes Cretan specialities:

  • Theme buffet
  • There are different culinary theme nights such as:
  • Greek barbeque
  • Cretan evening
  • International cuisine
  • Lobster evening, extra charge, and many other evenings
  • There is a no smoking in the restaurant

The Piazza Di Porto A la carte restaurant
For a unique gastronomic experience of a local tint, they have the attractive ambience of "Mediterranean" the a la carte restaurant.
There, guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, starting at midday, safe in the knowledge that the dishes are prepared with organic vegetables and pure, genuine Cretan products.

The Beach Bar is open from 10.00-19.00 am
The Main Bar is open from 18.00-01.30 am
"Anatolitiko" Bistro is open from 10.00-01.00 am
Our Veranda Cafe is open from 10.00-19.00

Anatolitiko cafe
Savoring one of Crete's pure herbal teas, an exotic variety of coffee, a refreshing ice cream or a tempting sweet at the Anatolitiko cafe with a view of the sea and the Venetian castle becomes a special experience.

Dining:

Breakfast :
American Buffer Breakfast including hot and cold dishes and local specialties. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Dress is casual, though beach cover up

Lunch & Dinner :
Pension or a la carte meals are available. Please ask for function / banqueting menus which include lunch and dinner suggestions, coffee breaks, cocktail receptions and special theme events , barbecue, fish festival, gala dinner, Byzantine evening & Greek buffet.

Dress Code :
Gentlemen are kindly requested to wear long trousers in all departments during the evening

 
Other Information:Top

Swimming Pools :

Guests may relax around the outdoor fresh water Swimming Pool, depth : 1,20 m and area : 173 m2 , or swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea. One of the most enjoyable scenes is watching the Rethymnon people take their evening " volta " , walk , up and down the beach promenade enjoying the breathtaking sunset over the distant fortress.
There is also 1 Outdoor Swimming Pool with Sea Water.

Pool

  • 2 Outdoor fresh water swimming pool
  • Indoor Fresh swimming pool, heated in March, April, October

Beach and pool facilities

  • Umbrellas and deck -chairs free of charge
  • Beach towels free of charge
  • Showers
  • Changing cubicles

Some Departments have both Outdoor and Indoor seating.

To all Arrivals : Bottle of Wine - Minoan, Water, Fruit Basket.

Shopping : There is a wide variety of Hotel Shops including Jewellery, Designer Clothes, Leather Goods, Min market, Internet corner, Gift and souvenir shop and Hairdresser-nail treatment.

Sports & Leisure:

A variety of Sports and Leisure facilities are available at the Porto Rethymno.

Water Sports :

  • Windsurfing
  • Catamaran
  • Paddle boats
  • Jet ski
  • Water-skiing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • stepboat
  • Pedalos
  • Scuba Diving Center
  • Training School

Other activities:

  • Fitness Club
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Jacuzzi
  • Steam Bath
  • Whirlpool
  • Yoga lessons
  • Table Tennis
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Paragliding
  • Tennis
  • Walks
  • Greek Language and Dance Lessons
  • Aerobics

Animation - Entertainment:

An experienced team of animators ensure that guests may entertain themselves by participating in well organized activities, both during daytime and in the evening.

  • Morning exercise
  • Water gym
  • Backgammon lessons
  • Greek language lessonds
  • Introduction to mythology
  • Presentation of the Cetan herbs and their medical virtues
  • Greek cookery lessons
  • Tasting of Cretan wines
  • Surfing on the internet
  • Musical evening shows with live hotel band
  • Variety dance show
  • Animation Program with Professional Animators.
  • Daily Program of Cultural & Sports Activities.
  • Hotel Band / Dance Music.
  • Folklore Dancing lessons, Cabaret Shows.

Children's Facilities:

Children will spend their holidays at Porto Rethymno like "little princes". Their "kingdom", in addition to the endless beach and the other areas, is the newly constructed Mini club a special playground for children, at no extra coast, which they created with great enthusiasm for the little guests.

3-12 years old are specially catered for with games, creative activities, handicrafts, drawing. supervised by expert staff, morning and aftenoons from June to September

Also available:

  • Children beds, cots, highchairs, at no extra cost
  • Children menu and baby food
  • Pediatrician and medical care on request
  • In the Mini Club children are supervised mornings and afternoons, all season, by qualified personnel.
  • Greco Land Children's Club
  • Babysitter, on request, fixed prices
  • Free : Baby Cots, Highchairs, Children's Menus, Early Meals.
  • Supervision for a few hours for ages 3-12 yrs, including competitions, fun & games

Wedding package

  • Personal wedding consulting
  • Picturesque wedding location within the hotel or outside the hotel
  • Poster of Wedding photograph, 40x30 cm
  • Just married T-shirt
  • Champagne & hors d’oeuvres reception
  • Wedding gala dinner for Groom and Bride, plus two guests residents of the hotel)
  • Complimentary room service breakfast in the privacy of your room
  • Room/Suite decoration in a traditional Cretan style
  • Up-grade of the booked room type to the next category, upon availability
  • Complimentary Bridal Suite on the wedding evening
  • Wedding gift voucher, 40% discount in the jewellery shop

Honeymooners package

  • Flowers, large exclusive exotic fruits basket and selected label of Wine on arrival day in your room
  • Complimentary room service breakfast
  • Romantic candle light dinner at the a la carte restaurant
  • 25% reduction on the menu prices
  • Champagne aperitif free of charge
  • Voucher with 30 % discount in the jewellery shop

MEETING & CONFERENCE:Top

The modern conference facilities and reception halls for up to 350 persons can be fully equipped, upon request, with all technical requirements, to cater to the needs of Porto Rethymno guests, also available in winter time.

In their free time, the conference organizers and participants can simply let themselves enjoy the hotel's unique service, facilities and tastes.It will feel like an unforgettable holiday.

The ideal Hotel for smaller Conferences and Meetings where delegates wish to mix business with Resort and Town life. The Porto Rethymno is situated on the Rethymnon sea promenade, overlooking the Old Venetian Town, Fortezza and Beach.

Hotel Porto Rethymno offers three furnished conference halls with various seating plans.
Capacity:
50 persons
100 persons
200 persons


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