GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel

This hotel is the closest to the port and the central bus station and is not far from other attractions. Unfortunately we only booked one night as we were leaving on a ferry to another island the next day. We arrived by bus from Chania and it was a very easy walk from the bus station to the hotel with luggage. Words cannot describe the amount and variety of food available for breakfast the next morning. And we had to leave before the hot dishes were served at 7 am but we still had ample food to choose from. Our room was spacious and the shower was luxurious with ample water pressure. We didn’t even have time to visit the gym or pool. The next morning we walked with luggage to the port to fast ferry to another island. But wished we had booked at least two nights at this place. So much more to see and do in Heraklion.

The hotel is right off the water at the port. We had a room overlooking the harbor. We enjoyed watching the ships come and go. There was a nice balcony where you could stand and enjoy the water. (See photos) The room was nice and the bed was comfy. The bathroom was spacious with a great tub! The breakfast buffet was outstanding with a huge variety of offerings. It was one of the best I've ever experienced and the restaurant staff was friendly and attentive. It is a little bit of a walk to the historic part of town, but we didn't mind.

Breakfast is amazing. There are so many choices and all are local cuisines thus it is a great opportunity to learn about local food. It will take at least a few days to be able to "sample" all choices. The orange juice served is the real deal - you can taste that it is freshly prepared. The hotel is ideally located - 2 minutes walking distance from the old harbour. The room I stayed in faced the old harbour thus excellent view. Room is a bit old but is comfortable.

The Megaron was located at the port (so easy to find), within short walking distance of the Venetian Port, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and the center of town with all the shops and restaurants, as well as self-serve laundry. The place itself is huge, with a cafe and restaurant, a nice rooftop pool, a gym, and free parking! The rooms are a great size, with comfy beds and showers outfitted with Korres bath products, slippers, and robes. The staff is excellent, especially housekeeping (they even have a turn-down service), a very attentive breakfast team, and a friendly and helpful reception. Special thing to note—we were concerned about the Hertz sticker plastered so prominently all over the car (which we thought just screamed 'tourist'), but when the hotel staff saw it had a flat tire, they went out of their way to call Hertz to ask who had rented it so they could cross-reference it to us at the hotel. Major issue averted, as Hertz came over within minutes to fix the flat! We are so grateful for Megaron's fantastic staff!

Great location with lots of sites and shopping nearby, and directly across from the port. The breakfast buffet was beyond amazing —a great variety of pastries, egg dishes, and traditional Greek items, and everything was excellent. The restaurant was quite good for dinner, with the best moussaka I’ve had. The room was very nice, and the bed was comfortable. The place has a real sense of luxury. This was a great place to stay for our night after a 24-hour journey to get to Heraklion. It was well worth it. Glad we were able to book it.