Boutique Hotel Del Doge – A Favorite for Families in Chania (Crete)

Boutique Hotel Del Doge is set in a 15th-century Venetian-style building, 50 meters from the Venetian Harbour in Chania's old town. The hotel sits on a pedestrian cobbled street where no cars can reach; guests walk about 200 meters from the drop-off point with luggage. Nearby attractions include the Franciscan Monastery of Aghios Fragkiskos and the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, all within a 5-minute walk.

The hotel offers self-catered rooms with kitchenettes that include a fridge and coffee-making facilities, plus LCD satellite TV. Room types include the Junior Suite, Standard Suite, and Superior Suite - Split Level; some have a mezzanine level with the main bed. All rooms feature traditional wrought iron or dark wood furnishings and come with complimentary arak (a local spirit) and daily replenished bottled water.

Breakfast is served in guest rooms or at the hotel's café with views of the scenic cobbled street and old market. The hotel has an on-site bar where guests can have drinks on the alleyway tables or take them to the rooftop terrace. A gift shop on-site sells handcrafted souvenirs and jewelry, and the hotel is surrounded by traditional Cretan restaurants within a 5-minute walk.

The hotel provides free WiFi, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and tour desk services, including information about the Samaria Gorge. Airport shuttle and car hire are available, and private parking can be reserved for a fee at a lot a 5-minute walk away. Additional in-room amenities include a tea/coffee maker, slippers, and daily housekeeping with replacement of large water bottles.

Junior Suites and Superior Suites are spacious enough for families, with some offering a mezzanine level that gives extra sleeping space for children. The hotel staff helps families with luggage and arranges parking nearby, making the drop-off less stressful. While there is no elevator, ground-floor rooms can be requested to avoid stairs with prams or heavy bags.

Location: 50 meters from Venetian Harbour, pedestrian street in old town

Architecture: 15th-century Venetian-style building

Rooms: Self-catered suites with kitchenettes & mezzanine options

Dining: Breakfast in-room or café, on-site bar & rooftop terrace

Services: Tour desk with Samaria Gorge info, airport shuttle, luggage storage

Parking: Private paid parking lot 5-minute walk away