Reception

Reviews of Vranas Ambiance Hotel

2 out of 5
Vranas Ambiance Hotel
Mitropoleos Sq Kalinikou Sarpaki & Agion, Chania, Crete Island

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely time spent at hotel, staff were very helpful very central to shops and port would stay there again
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siang Heng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Amazing stay in the middle of old town and yet quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Nikos Vranas on Jul 5, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback and photos! Vranas Hotel is operated all year long and it s practical difficult for us to shot new photos, thank you once again for taking time to shot and post them. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

JOSEFERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

DAVIDE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old style location contemporary thinking
Excellent location, very friendly and available staff, fantastic old style location renowned and well-furnished. only to say to improve the cleaning of room in some parts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

yafit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating and helped us with our bicycles.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful hotel in the best part of old Chania
Really charming hotel right in the centre of old Chania. Very friendly, accommodating staff and a wonderful comfy bed. We enjoyed our stay there and would be happy to return.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R, Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful charm in Old Town
Vranas Studios was a very pleasant host over 5 nights in Chania. The very friendly staff of this family-run business made us feel very comfortable over our entire stay. Clean rooms, delicious breakfasts and friendly staff. The only downside is the proximity to the bell tower at the adjacent church, which rings at very random hours.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location but need to attend to roof and cistern leaks in bathroom in one room.

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent rooms in Chania old town
great rooms in the old port

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very central location and great value for money
Loved this accommodation. Very spacious room, great decor and fantastic location. Very clean and very friendly service. Very reasonably priced. Only a few cons, the bathroom is tiny as is the bath/shower. Hard wood floors everywhere (which look great) which means it can be very noisy when people are moving around. The pros far outweigh the cons though.

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean,friendly,in old town, beach close.Lovely.
Vranas has a great location, friendly and helpful staff. We had a superior room with balcony and it was spacious with air con and view of the square and thoughtful details. Very comfortable furnishings inside and on balcony. We'd requested 2 beds but understood from literature that this could not be guaranteed. Bathroom suite had seen better days, but very clean and of course completely operational - public areas also v clean.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good Position but Needs Maintenance
We stayed here as a base to walk the Samarian Gorge. The position is great - in the old town and a short walk to the shops, cafes and waterfront. The bus station was only 10 minutes walk away. However, maintenance left a lot to be desired. Our son's room smelled of cigarette smoke, despite us booking a non-smoking room. The friendly staff changed the room without fuss. Our room had some peeling paint and stains on the painted timber ceiling. The air conditioner drained via a small pipe into the bath tub and the sink leaked all over the bathroom floor whenever we used it.

8/10 Good

Sarah, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was nicer than we expected and quite large. It was 2 minutes walk to little Vienna and had a great vibe. Downsides: the balconies for our room were too small to sit on and one of them faced a church which had a bell that rang at 6am. Overall great place to stay.

8/10 Good

Bruce, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly and helpful staff
Despite the taxi drive not being able to find Vranas Rooms, it was a terrific discovery for us. Very close to the places of interest in the old Chania town and some great restaurants and tavernas. In a beautiful location overlooking a small square with a number of cafes it is also just at the rear of St Michaels Church. It was a bit of a surprise when the bells started ringing very loudly on a couple of mornings but it added nicely to the atmosphere.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice place in the heart of Chania.
Enjoyed it very much. Very friendly staff. Great position. Would certainly stay again. Very small bathroom though.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

J, Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, fast wifi, friendly staff
Room was spacious, clean, bed was enormous although the sheet was too small however this was only a minor inconvenience. having a kettle and fridge was fantastic. The bathroom was functional and the lack of shower curtain could be managed. I loved the location and didn't find it noisy. Thank you for a lovely stay.

10/10 Excellent

Frank, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, but nice, in the heart of Old Chania
It's right in the heart of the old part of Chania, a few blocks away from the Venetian Port, surrounded by shops and restaurants. It's nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable, so if you're not planning to spend a lot of time in the room, it's a perfect place to explore Chania from. The staff was very friendly and accommodations, and helpful in telling us the good places to go etc. Be aware that the reception doesn't open until 8am (if you come in with the overnight ferry like we did) and that cars/taxis can't go into that part of town, so you may need to walk the last few blocks.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For were it was good value for money""""""
We liked it so much we stayed an extra 2 days....

6/10 Okay

Claire, Kingston upon Thames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice room, poorly maintained.
Friendly welcome; spacious room with large comfortable bed, fresh towels daily, but missing two lampshades and toilet lid held up with Sellotape. Lovely position, central but quiet, opposite excellent restaurant.

8/10 Good

Terry, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
The hotel was in a great location. It was clean and comfortable. I would highly reccomend it.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Heatherd53, Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Book this place
Great place to stay in an excellent location just two minutes from the harbour in a quiet pedestrianised street.

10/10 Excellent

Triantafillia, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vranas Studios has made my vacations wonderful!
It made a comfortable "temporary home" for me during both of my trips to Chania, Crete! It's homey feel and friendly service made me feel right at home the minute I arrived. A full year later they even remembered me and we immediately felt like old friends! Each room was spaceous and comfy and if there was something extra that I required they were always happy to oblige. The internet was faster than even the one I had at home and was perfect for the webinars I had to conduct. The hotel is perfectly situated and I could even make a quick minute walk to stores for anything I needed and then come back to the comfort of the room without having to take a backpack or a map with me. All in all I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely choose Vranas for my travel needs next year and all the years to come. I recommend this hotel without reservation!

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Huntsville, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value, Wonderful Staff in Center of Chania
The Vranas Suites is a bit hard to find, but it is a charming place near the Arcgaeological museum, Shopping and wonderful restaurarants. It is a bit hard to find and has no elevator, which are the only negatives. It is a great choice if you want to save money and have a nice place to stay while in Chania. Free WiFi in Lobby!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right at the center of Chania
Perfect location.Nice friendly staff,clean,big room.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vranas Studio Hania
Hey all, totally recommend this hotel for your visit in amazing Chania. The rate was value for money. Super spacious room with it's own kitchenette.Balcony overlooking old town tiny road. Decoration was a nice mixture between traditional character and modern features. Clean and with really friendly stuff. Locationwise great spot to enjoy walking around the old town. Only negative was the fact we have to park our car 7 blocks away as you cannot enter the old town. Cheers, Greg

10/10 Excellent

Piper, Bay Area, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great for the price.
This place is simple but nicer than I'd expected for the price. The location was perfect, cute and close to the harbor. The room was big and attractive. The bed was quite hard but that would be my biggest complaint. Beautiful balcony, quaint bargain!

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful in the centre of the old town, close to the main attractions, to the main bus station, to shops and restaurants very close to the bus station. It's such a lovely place with all comforts and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Nikos Vranas on Jul 5, 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for taking time to share your experience. We are delighted that we could ensure a confortable stay during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Vranas Hotel. Warm Regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Όπως πάντα, καθαρά και άνετα. Όμως μας εξέπληξε θετικά η αναβάθμιση στα χρόνια του COVID. Τα χρήματα των κρατικών ενισχύσεων δεν πήγαν χαμένα. Ευχαριστούμε για την ποιότητα σας
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

EFTICHIA

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Καταπληκτικό
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Καταπληκτικό
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top Hotel zu einem fairen Preis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

JEAN-GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very efficient and professional people
Nikos and Galyna are at the reception desk and really very professional and efficient. If you look for a very convenient hotel at a reasonable price then it's the best choice to do. You will be very close to everything at the center of the old town. And again with such personnel you will be not only hosted but getting lots of informations and advises for good restaurants as well!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt hotel, men vi manglede køkkenfaciliteter.
Dejligt hotel, men vi manglede køkkenfaciliteter. Førhen var der en kogeplade, en kasserolle og et lille køkkenbord. Hvis der opsættes skab eller hylder ovenover køleskabet kan det give plads til kogepladen, en kasserolle og et lille køkkenbord på køleskabet. Vi manglede også en elevator. Især fordi trappen er stejl og uden gelænder, hvilket især er en udfordring, når bagage/kufferter skal bæres op og ned. Personalet er MEGET servicemindede og rengøringen er i top.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Χανιά όμορφα όπως ποτέ!
Στην πλατεία της Μητρόπολης, στην καρδιά του εμπορικού κέντρου, ένα φιλόξενο κατάλυμα, με υπέροχα έπιπλα, άνετα στρώματα, λειτουργικό ολοκαίνουργιο μπάνιο... Κορυφαία επιλογή...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theodoros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

LAZAROS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

ARACELI, Barcelona

Totalmente recomendable
Habitaciones amplias y luminosas. Muy bien situado, se puede ir andando a la estación de autobuses y a otros puntos de interés de la ciudad (puerto, museos, bares, restaurantes...) El personal siempre está dispuesto a ayudarte en todo lo que necesites. A destacar la amabilidad de Nikos.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018