Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
Heraklion, Greece
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Is Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.2/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: outstanding harbour-view breakfast; historic atmosphere; walkable to old town sights. Main complaint: oddly mannered front-desk style.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Historic Heraklion grande dame by the port”
Gdm Megaron is a history-steeped monument hotel beside Heraklion's port and bus station — spacious, sunlight-filled rooms with per-guest-changed bed linens, nightly turndown, a fifth-floor restaurant with excellent harbour views, and a roof bar guests love. Staff are patient and theatrical — Effie is named — arranging boat trips and unexpected view upgrades. Breakfast ranks among the best guests have seen. The walkable old town, museum and fortress are all nearby; minor gripes include awkward slim cups and an oddly mannered front-desk style.
- Service
- Patient, warm staff in theatrical style.
- Rooms
- Spacious, sunny and immaculately kept rooms.
- Food
- A special, famously generous daily breakfast.
- Location
- Beside the port, museum and old town.
- Facilities
- A fifth-floor restaurant with harbour views.
- Outstanding harbour-view breakfast
- Historic atmosphere
- Walkable to old town sights
- Warm thoughtful staff
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Oddly mannered front-desk style
- Awkward slim bathroom cups
- Older building (opened 1925)
Best forhistory loversport stopoverssightseers
How it compares
Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel ranks #1 of 9 hotels Staylist lists in Heraklion. At about $132 a night it is 11% below the median for hotels in Heraklion ($148). The closest listed alternative is Aquila Atlantis Hotel, 100 m away (score 9.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- Doukos Mpofor 9, Heraklion, Crete, 71202, Greece
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1925
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.2 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Crete Heraklion Airport (4.14 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Aquila Atlantis Hotel100 m · 9.1
- Lato Boutique Hotel200 m · 8.8 · $177
- Olive Green Hotel200 m · 9.0
- Ibis Styles Heraklion Central200 m · 8.6 · $170
- Capsis Astoria Heraklion300 m · 7.4
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Rooftop pool
- Pool with view
- Wedding service
- Concierge service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Greek
- Room service
- No smoking in public areas
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, rooftop pool, pool with view.
- Is there parking at Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel?
- Yes: private parking.
- What wellness facilities does Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Crete Heraklion Airport, about 4.14 km away.
- How far is Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel from the centre of Heraklion?
- About 0.2 km.
- Is Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.