Hotel Anemi Apart Hotel 3 * (Greece, Crete): photos and reviews

Greece, which tries not to lose its positions in Russia, is remembered by our tourists as the most "hotel" place. And such is the island of Crete. This piece of land (the fifth largest in the Mediterranean and the first in Greece) is the homeland of the Cretan Pelasgians (Minoans). The creators of the island civilization created many architectural and sculptural wonders almost completely absorbed by the flood caused by the eruption of the volcano on Santorini. However, today the modern Greeks built many other beauties here. First of all, we are talking about hotels. One of them is called Anemi Apart Hotel 3 *.

Crete in ancient Greek and tourist myths

As is known (from the folklore of the ancient Hellenes), Crete is the "island of Zeus" and the birthplace of palace-labyrinths (fused into a single block of houses where supposedly ate their victims the Minotaur). This island is the "smithy" of the exploits of Theseus (who liberated the Greeks from the symbol of Crete - "bull-man"). Therefore, the "business card" of the modern island are the remains of one of the described structures (it is in Knossos and attracts tourists from all local resorts).

By the way, about the tourists. They also had a kind of mythology. The same Crete occupies an important place in it. For example, it is mistakenly believed that there are the most hotels in Europe and the cheapest car rental in the world. This is not true. However, there are grounds for the appearance of this error: Crete is the most advanced infrastructure in the infrastructure of modern Hellas. This is the only location in the country where the expression "in Greece is everything" fully proves its worth. This expression is applicable to the Chania district.

Stalida: old people or mothers with children are resting here

Once a hearth of Minoan civilization bought from the crusaders a rich Venetian Republic. Crete became her vassal, having received the title of kingdom. The prosperous inhabitants of eastern Italy established here the center of the provincial administration. They became Kania - a major port near Heraklion (the northern coast of the island). Now the modern Chania is known as a unique place, which has traces of a unique Greek-Venetian culture.

Wikipedia does not say anything about the resort of Stalos (Stalide). On the Internet, only holiday-makers mention it. Many of them have made a definite opinion about this patch: it is recognized as a "rest zone". There are no nightclubs. The number of beach bars is limited, and souvenir shops, on the contrary - are exceeded. It is also important that in the season authorities block one of the two roads that cross this settlement. The main advantage of Stalida is its proximity to the natural tract "Platia Rumeliotaki", as well as the masterpieces of Greco-Italian architecture (up to Chania from here 10-15 minutes drive).

And then there's The Breeze.

A legend called "The Vetrok Apartment"

This name has received a small network of family hotels that have appeared in several areas of Crete and Cyprus. One of them - Anemi Apart Hotel - is located in the tourist area of Stalos. The Greek family from Heraklion, joining forces and capitals, opened it in 1998, offering visitors excellent views from the windows and geographical convenience. After 10 years, the apartment complex was reconstructed and significantly rebranded.

The family hearth of hospitable Greeks is very profitable

Hotel Anemi Apart Hotel 3 * (Stalida) is located on the second line, however to the sea from it only a minute walk (so small is the resort village). The establishment is immediately visible from the Kato Stalos highway. Already 30 minutes from here you can reach the international airport in Heraklion - the capital of Crete (distance - 29 kilometers). Another (borough) road leads to the above-mentioned reserve. The manor is surrounded by idyllic cafes and touching family mini-markets. To the outskirts of the bustling (therefore popular with Russian) resort of Mallia is 1 kilometer. There are a lot of bus stops on the road (routes No.29 and No.30 pass here).

"Anemi Apart Hotel" - a 3-star "lighthouse" in the sea of beach tourism

His 3 stars "Veterok" in Stalos, according to reviews of many guests, was not in vain. Its housing stock offers several classes of accommodation. The layout of the guest villa resembles a rectangle - different in number of levels the rooms surround the patio - with columbar and summer furniture (necessary for reception of continental breakfast and morning coffee). Near the tables - a small stage (sometimes enter the hotel animators and musicians). Everywhere pots with floral compositions. The architecture of the hotel is simple, but very light and ergonomic, and communications since 2008 meet all the requirements of modern hotel infrastructure. The facade of the building (as well as the tables) is protected by tents from the sun, therefore it is impossible to burn here even at the height of a summer day. The buildings of the hotel have three or four floors. Around the pool, sun beds and hammocks are hung, immersing guests in a complete relaxation ...

Number one is better than the other

Anemi Apart Hotel 3 * receives positive reviews for its inexpensive and cozy rooms. In the buildings there are three kinds of rooms - Studio, 1-Badroom and 2-Badroom. The first is a two-storeyed space with sleeping and dining areas, not separated by walls. It is 35 square meters, filled with inexpensive cozy furniture (including extra), and a spiral staircase. Two other types - for 10 "squares" smaller (the latter is divided into 2 sleeping areas and is intended for 4 people). Each room has a kitchen. As a result, we can say that a guest of any class can count on:

• Separate bathroom with shower;
• bed;
• The curbstone;
• Exit to the balcony (from the studio - to the terrace);
• air conditioning;
• fridge;
• electric kettle;
• Microwave oven;
• Electric stove;
• Kitchen sink;
• Table equipment for several persons;
• Paid wireless Internet (the network is caught even on the beach);
• A coffee table, chairs and a cupboard (in Studio);
• Safe (fee service).

There are no TVs. An iron, hairdryer and laptop are available on request at the reception. Also it is necessary to note the ideal cleanliness in the rooms. Cleaning done in good faith, comments on this matter do not have to.

Smoking in places of night is strictly prohibited. The transfer is carried out by representatives of the Russian tour operator company, which has been cooperating with the hotel since 2014.

Also tourists note that there are:

• An elongated outdoor pool measuring 50 square meters (fresh water, a bridge built in the middle, the bathing area is surrounded by illumination);
• Car parking for 1-2 cars;
• gym;
• Recreation area with a table for billiards.

Memorable, but not distracting, interior

The interior design of all rooms corresponds to the style of a strict Mediterranean classics. It is an exquisite combination of black, white and pastel brown tones, a clear cage as a pattern on bed linens. Some rooms are decorated with simple masterpieces of decorative and applied art and small paintings, which gives them a special charm.

European food with a Greek accent

Anemi Apart Hotel reviews for food gets varied. Someone likes everything, someone would like more variety. But if in general, the home restaurant (with transparent arches as a roof) by default can offer only light breakfasts. They are popular with visitors from the countries of the British Commonwealth. And yet for a fee you can get three meals a la carte (in the manufacture of which takes part and the silent grandmother-landlady). It is worth noting that it is more profitable to eat here - each room is equipped with a kitchenette. With its equipment, you can prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner from products purchased in the market and in the store. There are children's chairs for eating, which, of course, all tourists who come with small children are referred to the benefits of the hotel.

Some can appreciate the local cuisine in the coastal taverns (they are crammed all roadside roads from Stalos to Chania). The food of local restaurants is designed for Europeans, but many dishes have quite a South Balkan flavor. This, of course, Greek salad and seafood. Almost everywhere you can order deep-fried fish and squid in batter. Resorts, often frightened of such frills, can find in the menu kleftiko - purely Cretan dish (although the Cypriots claim that it was born to them). At the heart of this yummy is lamb cooked in an old (in the right version - clay) oven.

Chania beaches can be explored half a day

The nearest to Anemi Apart Hotel 3 * (Greece) is the bathing area - "Ariadna Beach" (the beach edge here really resembles a constantly curving guiding thread - leading from "Kato Galatos" to "Agia Marina"). The beach is safe for children and the elderly. It is wide, coarse-sandy, has a dive into the water of medium depth (and closer to "Agia Marina" even shoal begins). Here it is clean (to Malia itself, which hosts morning archaeological excavations and night discos). The place is equipped with sun loungers and antisolar umbrellas throughout its entire length. Recreation provides a lot of entertainment for small and adult fans of active water recreation.

In the homeland of the evil Minotaur, the kindest ... car rental

Clients of the "Anemi" company can be convinced of one thing (characteristic of Crete). Nearby (along the highway) arranged car rental with fairly affordable prices. Machines here give out subcompacts, requirements to the customer - as everywhere in the European Union.

Such different reviews

Anemi Apart Hotel 3 * (Crete) reviews are both positive and negative. Unfortunately, people who are accustomed to increased comfort consider the hotel to be a close "place for uncomfortable", a hostel or even a "pioneer camp". Many of them for some reason focused on the ceiling web and the absence of shelves over the double bed ... I recognize the silence of the staff for their stiffness and indifference to the guests. However, even stingy people point to a number of advantages of the hotel, connected with its strategically advantageous position. Another well-known plus is administrator Galina. This is an attentive Russian woman. Owners hired her for a reason (in summer, Russians are the most numerous guests of the hotel).

Anemi Apart Hotel (Crete) reviews are warm and friendly for their democratic prices, the strictest cleanliness and pleasant service features. They talk about free room service and a fully equipped kitchenette. Employees of the guest shelter look good against the backdrop of guides from the Russian tour operator, sending fellow countrymen. Nobody praises them ...

People who want to know the heart of the Greek tourism infrastructure - Crete (while spending an acceptable amount of money), apartments "Veterok" will come in handy.