Olympic Palladium by GHH

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Hotel Brain
8.2 (1816 reviews)
42 Themistokli Moatsou Str. , Rethymno Town , gr
+30 2831 024761

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location (close to old town and beach)
Very friendly and helpful staff / reception
Comfortable beds and generally comfy rooms
Good, varied breakfast selection
Spotlessly clean (reported by some guests)
Parking nearby
Small on-site gym
Cons:
Isolated bathroom drainage issue causing dirty water on the floor
One very small room for three guests
Some buffet items reported cold, stale or overcooked
Tiny/slow in-room fridge
Sign at reception about non-responsibility made some guests feel unsafe
Needs attention to small details to move from good to excellent

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally reported as very clean (one review: 'Spotlessly clean'), but there was at least one notable issue with bathroom drainage carrying dirt onto the floor — mixed overall.
Service
9
Consistently praised: multiple mentions of very polite, helpful reception and dining staff (named Eirini in one review); staff friendliness and helpfulness are standout positives.
Location
9
Repeatedly highlighted as a strong point: central location, close to the old town and beach, convenient for sightseeing and access.
Room Quality
7.5
Many reports of comfortable, large rooms and very comfortable beds, but at least one report of a very small room for three people and a tiny, slow fridge — overall mixed with notable negative impact.
Amenities
8
Mentions include nearby parking and a small gym; typical in-room amenities were adequate though a tiny/slow fridge was reported by one guest.
Value for Money
8.2
Not explicitly discussed in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating as a neutral baseline ('Standard quality for this hotel tier').
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast received many positive notes — 'great selection', 'varied and copious', 'ottima colazione' — though one guest found buffet items cold, stale or overcooked; overall positive but with isolated quality issues.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall sentiment is positive thanks to staff, location and breakfast, but issues (tiny triple room, breakfast quality inconsistencies, bathroom drain problem and a sign/feeling of insecurity) lowered the aggregate experience for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-12 14:51

Property Description

Central Location in Rethymnon
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.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the old town, Fortezza Venetian Castle, Venetian Port, and the archaeological museum, as well as the public garden, Neranje Jami, Krini Rimondi, and the Historic and Laographic Museum just a stone's throw away.

Stunning Views and Nightlife
Most rooms offer a magnificent view of the fortress, the harbor, the port, the town center, or the beach. End your day at the Olympic Hotel Bar, indulging in Cretan wines, a selection of cheeses, and special drinks.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and relaxation at our hotel.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1816 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Danut • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location, staff, foods, room ! Thank you!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Elke • couple • at
9
Freundliches Hotel in guter Lage, super Frühstück
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt nicht weit von der Altstadt entfernt, in unmittelbarer Nähe gibt es Cafés, Restaurants und verschiedene Geschäfte, auch einen Supermarkt.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich.
Das Zimmer war ausreichend groß für 2 Personen mit Gepäck, im Badezimmer gibt es genug Ablageflächen.
Das Frühstücksbuffet ließ keine Wünsche offen, es gab eine wirklich große Auswahl an verschieden Speisen, sowohl salzig, als auch süß, Obst und Joghurt.

Cons:

Die Federkernmatratzen, die schon sehr alt und durchgelegen sind. Die Federn stechen an die Oberfläche durch, was die Nachtruhe und Schlafqualität erheblich beeinträchtigt. Die Matratzen gehören dringend erneuert!
Der starke Geruch nach Kanalisation im Badezimmer, das dürfte aber ein Problem in ganz Rethymno sein.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Denis • solo_traveller • it
10
Vacanza a Creta
Pros:

Cortesia del personale.
Posizione a 5 minuti a piedi dal centro storico.
Pulizia e dimensioni della stanza.
Colazione varia ed abbondante.

Cons:

L'hotel non ha un parcheggio, quindi bisogna girovagare un po' per trovare posto all'auto.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Klimatsida • solo_traveller • gr
9
Pros:

Ευγενέστατο προσωπικό, καθαροί χώροι,υπέροχο πρωινό, καταπληκτική τοποθεσία για όποιον θέλει να είναι κοντά σε όλα.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nacy73 • solo_traveller • it
8
Contenti della scelta
Pros:

Posizione comodissima per il centro storico e la spiaggia. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Colazione molto varia e abbondante. Camera silenziosa nonostante l'area trafficata (eravamo al 5°piano). Personale gentile

Cons:

Le camere sarebbero da riammodernare un po' in generale, in particolare il letto che aveva una struttura cigolante al minimo movimento. Parcheggio non semplicissimo ma girando attorno nel quartiere abbiamo trovato un posto gratuito a circa 300mt. Nel complesso però lo consiglieremmo

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Michalakis • solo_traveller • cy
10
Pros:

Όλα τέλεια καλή τοποθεσία ευγενένικη εξυπηρέτηση

Cons:

Όταν ενώνεις δύο κρεβάτια έπρεπε κάπως να ασφαλίζουν τα ροδακια πολύ άβολο να ανοίγουν και να πέφτεις . Το σημειώνω γιατί είναι πάρα πολύ άβολο και δυσάρεστη διαμονή για μια απλή λεπτομέρεια που πιστεύω είναι πολύ απλό να φτιάξετε με κάποιο τρόπο (μια σφήνα ένα ντάκο κάπως να ασφαλίζουν)

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
Δημήτρης • couple • gr
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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eirini • extended_group • gr
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Excelente opção

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ • couple • gr
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
R
Rampello • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

La posizione
L'accoglienza
La colazione

Cons:

Il bagno
Il balcone sulla strada principale
Il frigo rumoroso

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Gewrgia • couple • gr
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Nikos • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Ησυχο σε κεντρικο σημειο καθαρο δωματιο ευγενικο και εξυπηρετικο προσωπικο

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
Αντζελα • extended_group • gr
10
Pros:

Φοβερό προσωπικό ειδικά η Ειρήνη στην ρεσεπσιον καλό πρωινό!

Cons:

Δεν ήταν πολύ καθαρά

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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C.T • solo_traveller • cy
10
Pros:

Θέση και καθαριότητα.

Cons:

Όλα τέλεια.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Saluden • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Personnel à l'écoute, chambre spacieuse

Cons:

La douche un peu vieillotte, parois coulissante cassé

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • solo_traveller • de
3
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt nur wenige Minuten von der Altstadt / Strand entfernt.

Cons:

Ausstattung heruntergekommen. Badezimmer riecht , Armaturen verkalkt. Duschwand defekt. Hinterhof vermüllt.
Schreckliches Frühstück!! Riesen Auswahl von ungenießbaren Sachen. Kaffee🤮 Frühstücksbüffet sieht ungepflegt aus.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
T
travelling man • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff and location are excellent

Cons:

Not a lot really

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
M
maria de Fatima • couple • fr
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Bartolomeo • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee