Gateway Suites - Elpida

Design suite for two in Rethymno Old Town, with access to an outdoor hot tub and a furnished backyard. On the first floor, Elpida has a double bed, a built-in sofa with pillows by the windows and a minimal concrete bedside table with a mirror and a black washbasin. The 30 m² suite has a kitchenette with an electric stove, microwave and coffee makers, plus air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The Venetian harbour is close by; check-in is at the reception from 16:00 to 23:00.

Elpida, which means hope in Greek, is a design suite for two on the first floor of Gateway Suites in Rethymno Old Town. It suits couples on a city break and guests who like to cook for themselves on a longer stay.

A suite designed around two details. Beside the bed stands a minimal concrete table with a mirror and a black washbasin. By the windows, a built-in sofa with pillows is the spot for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

Outdoor hot tub and backyard. Guests have access to an outdoor hot tub (hydromassage jacuzzi), and the backyard is set up with outdoor furniture.

Kitchenette in the Old Town. The kitchenette has an electric stove, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a choice of coffee makers, cooking basics and a dining table, so you can eat in whenever you like. The Venetian harbour and the lighthouse are next to the suites.

The space: 30 m², with one bedroom with one double bed and one bathroom with eco-friendly toiletries. Bed linen, towels, extra pillows and blankets, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, room-darkening shades and clothing storage are provided.

Practical points: air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, a TV and a safe. We use eco-friendly cleaning products throughout the property.

The Elpida suite is yours alone for your whole stay, including the kitchenette and the bathroom. Outside, you can use the outdoor hot tub (jacuzzi) and relax in the backyard, which is set up with outdoor furniture. Keys are collected at the Gateway Suites reception, so please check in there first when you arrive.

Our team at Gateway Suites is glad to help with anything you need during your stay, from restaurant and sightseeing tips in the Old Town to practical questions about the suite. Outside reception hours you can reach us by message through the app, and we will reply as soon as we can. We are happy to give you as much privacy as you like, while staying close at hand if you need us.

Gateway Suites is on Damvergi Street in Rethymno Old Town, a street that leads into the city from the Venetian harbour. The city is lively all year round, and the Old Town is also a residential area where sound carries in the narrow lanes.

What is close by:
- The Venetian harbour and the lighthouse: next to the suites.
- The open-air shopping area, fish tavernas, restaurants, cafes, patisseries and bars: within a few minutes` walk.
- The sights of the Old Town: within a few minutes` walk.

Gateway Suites is in the Old Town, where most places are reached on foot within a few minutes.

By road: Chania airport approx. 65 km, Heraklion airport approx. 85 km, Chania port (Souda) approx. 50 km, Heraklion port approx. 80 km.

Parking: free parking nearby, subject to availability on the day of arrival; a space cannot be reserved in advance. Paid public parking, charged by the hour, is also close by.

The entrance and the reception are at 4a Nikolaou Plastira Street.

Elpida is a suite for up to 2 guests.

Check-in is at the reception from 16:00 to 23:00 and check-out is by 11:00. If you expect to arrive late in the evening, please tell us your arrival time in advance so we can arrange your check-in. A valid ID or passport is required for every guest at check-in.

The suite is on the first floor and there is no elevator.

Smoking is allowed only outdoors. Pets are not allowed, and parties or events are not permitted.

Quiet hours are 14:00-18:00 and 23:00-08:00.

We offer a buffet breakfast at Gateway Suites. It can also be served in your suite at an extra charge.
Welcome to your suite - make yourself at home.

YOUR STAY
· Check-in 16:00-23:00, check-out by 11:00.
· Keys are at reception.
· Please tell us your arrival time.

HOUSE RULES
· Maximum 2 guests, each with valid ID or passport (Greek law); no unregistered guests or visitors.
· No smoking indoors.
· No parties or events.
· No pets.
· Quiet hours: 14:00-18:00 and 23:00-08:00.
· Please report problems promptly; you are responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear.