Olympic Palladium by GHH

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Hotel Brain
8.2 (1852 reviews)
42, Themistokli Moatsou Str. , Rethymno Town , GR
+30 2831 024761
[email protected]

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly and helpful staff
Excellent central location (near centre/port/beach)
Generous and varied breakfast
Good Wi‑Fi and helpful front-desk services
Spacious rooms in many cases
Strong value for money
Cons:
Old/worn mattresses and some uncomfortable beds
Bathroom issues: occasional sewage smell, limited space, broken shower door
No on-site parking
Breakfast area layout can be crowded
Locked/unused safe in one room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Generally described as clean in several reviews, but a few guests report a strong sewage smell in bathrooms and limited bathroom shelving; minor cleanliness/odor issues lowered this score.
Service
8.9
Service repeatedly praised across reviews — staff described as very friendly, helpful and accommodating (named staff praised, late check-out and free laundry mentioned).
Location
8.8
Consistently noted as very well located — close to the historic centre, port and the beach; many reviews highlight easy walking access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.2
Rooms often described as spacious and comfortable, but several guests mention worn/vetuste rooms, very soft/old or very hard mattresses, broken shower door and minor bathroom issues.
Amenities
7.3
Positive mentions for reliable Wi‑Fi, small in-room fridge and helpful extras (late check-out, laundry), but negatives include no parking, a locked safe in one room and limited breakfast circulation space.
Value for Money
8.2
Multiple guests explicitly cite excellent value-for-money; good location, friendly staff and breakfast contribute to strong perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast is frequently praised as varied, abundant and exceeding expectations, though a few guests noted powdered milk/juice and crowded table layout which slightly reduce the score.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall very positive guest experiences driven by location, service and breakfast, with some detractors related to room condition and occasional bathroom/amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:22

Property Description

Located in the centre of Rethymno, 700 metres from the Old Town, the 3-star Olympic Palladium offers a sun terrace, shared lounge, air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a lounge bar. With a privileged central position in the beautiful city of Rethymnon, this hotel is situated 300 meters from the beach with the entire city accessible in minutes via public transport.

Important information:

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. Cots are available in some rooms on request.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

  • Smoking

    Non-smoking throughout.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1852 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Lia • couple • nl
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Maud • couple • fr
5
Pros:

Le personnel etait très gentil. Ils essayaient même de nous parler français.
L hotel est proche du centre et de la plage.

Cons:

Les chambres sont vétustes. Notre porte de douche était cassée. Le petit déjeuner n était pas fameux.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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maria • family_with_children • gr
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
ΖΑΧΑΡΙΑΣ • couple • gr
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
ΕΥΤΥΧΙΟΣ • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Η ευγένεια του προσωπικού τις reception είναι κάτι παραπάνω από το τέλειο!!!
Η προθυμία να με εξυπηρετήσουν στην οποιαδήποτε ερώτηση.
Το πρωινό ξεπέρασε τις προσδοκίες μου .
Μεγάλη ποικιλία ωραίες γεύσεις.

Ένα μεγάλο 10' !!!!!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Maria Laura • couple • es
9
Muy bueno
Pros:

Excelente atención por parte del personal, la chica de la recepción era muy simpática y me compartió recomendaciones. El desayuno fue muy bueno y estaba muy cerca para ir caminando al centro.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
N
Nelli • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
R
Radouan • family_with_children • fr
9
Proche de tous les sites touristiques
Pros:

L’hôtel est très bien placé et le petit déjeuner est très copieux

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Belen • couple • be
10
Pros:

Chambre confortable et spacieuse.
Excellent petit - déjeuner et personnel aimable et disponible. Hôtel très bien situé par rapport au port et centre historique.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • es
7
Pros:

La ubicación, la limpieza y la cama muy cómoda

Cons:

El desayuno regular. Aunque había mucha variedad, la leche era en polvo y parecía agua sucia y el zumo de naranja lo mismo.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
Δημήτρης • couple • gr
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Lebrun • couple • fr
8
Très bon emplacement, bons personnels, le petit déjeuner excellent, calme.
Pros:

Super, du choix cela est très rare! Bravo à l'établissement et son personnel.👌

Cons:

Juste le matelas du lit très enfoncé et désagréable.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
ΑΡΤΕΜΗΣ • couple • gr
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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laurence • couple • fr
8
Escapade à Rethymnon
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse
Diversité de choix au petit-déjeuner
Pett frigo présent dans la chambre

Cons:

La disposition des tables au petit déjeuner laisse peu de place à la circulation
Coffre fort dans la chambre verrouillé

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Agata • couple • pt
7
Pros:

Dobre śniadanie, wygodne łóżko, bardzo miły personel.

Cons:

W łazience brakowało miejsca, aby położyć swoje rzeczy.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Coby • couple • nl
6
Pros:

locatie prima

Cons:

het bed vreselijk hard en niet meer van deze tijd

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Hector • couple • ar
10
Excelente todo
Pros:

Excelente todo el personal ,en forma especial Iren
Muy buen WiFi en todas las instalaciones
Excelente el desayuno
Muy buena ubicación

Cons:

X decir algo, Los cuchillos no cortan bien ,todo lo demás excelente

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
Ξυφανταρακης • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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marly • couple • it
9
Pros:

Tutto bene, colazione varia e ricca.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Moran • couple • il
9
Pros:

Very nice hotel in the center. For me, one of the best value-for-money hotels.
All the staff were very friendly, from the housekeeping team to the reception staff - Eleni at reception was so welcoming and helpful. They allowed late check-out and offered free laundry.

Cons:

There were a few minor issues with the bathroom, but not really bother me.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee