Scala De Faro – A Favorite for Families in Chania (Crete)

Scala De Faro offers guided tours and walking tours of the local culture, along with bike tours and water sport facilities on site. Guests can book a neck massage, full body massage, or personal trainer sessions. The hotel provides airport shuttle service, car hire, and a barber/beauty shop, plus a 24-hour front desk with concierge, express check-in/out, and luggage storage.

All rooms have a TV, seating area in certain units, and bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries in the private bathroom. Select rooms offer sea or mountain views with balconies or lush private terraces. The hotel includes allergy-free rooms, soundproof rooms, and facilities for disabled guests, with key card access and safety deposit boxes.

The hotel is located in Chania Old Town, 100 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Chania and opposite the Old Port Lighthouse. Guests can walk to the Old Venetian Harbour, the Nautical Museum of Chania, and the scenic back alleys of the Old Town. Chania International Airport is 16 km from the property, with shuttle service available.

Breakfast is served between 8.30 and 11.00 with local ingredients, including freshly squeezed orange juice, yogurt, fruit, overnight oats, pastries, and eggs made to order. The coffee house on site offers coffee and wine/champagne, and guests receive complimentary early morning packed breakfasts on request. The hotel provides breakfast in the room and recommendations for local restaurants near the waterfront.

The hotel has an elevator starting from the first floor and a chair lift for guests with mobility impairments. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and private bathrooms are available, with CCTV and 24-hour security. Guests should note the pedestrian-only access: luggage must be carried approximately 300 metres over cobbled streets from the drop-off point, but staff assist with bags.

Location: Opposite the Old Port Lighthouse, 100 m from Archaeological Museum

Rooms: Sea-view balconies and lush private terraces in select rooms

Dining: Daily breakfast with local ingredients and early packed breakfast option

Services: Guided walking tours, bike tours, and personal trainer on request

Accessibility: Elevator from first floor, chair lift, wheelchair-accessible rooms

Ideal for: Couples and cultural tourists seeking historical luxury