Casa Vitae Hotel - Crete

Those who like to travel back in time and are looking for something special, will make the most of their stay in Rethymno in this historical live-in museum (08/08 EP)

The rooms vary in size, but as this is an old medieval mansion they are all adorned by stone arches, low ceilings with wooden beams, stone masonry walls and all the architectural elements of a house of that time. There are 8 different suites, each with a unique character, distinctive furniture and decorative items, bur every suite is fully air conditioned, has a jacuzzi bath or hydro massage cabin, satellite TV, fridge/mini bar, a kettle with complimentary coffee tea and cookies upon arrival.

There's no restaurant in house as such, but the guests can enjoy a light snack or drinks in the majestic patio.

The small reception is at the lower ground vaults, whose original stone arches are still visible.

The mansion is a 3 storey stone pink coloured building, accessed via a passageway covered in beautiful hand painted period murals. The patio is a highlight, with a lovely pond and a stone fountain, remains from the first era of the house and of considerable historical value. A modern staircase sided by tall stone pillars leads to the upper floors.