Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel, Heraklion (Crete)
About the Hotel
Rooms
GDM Megaron offers 58 rooms with a modern style. Room options include Executive Rooms (24-28m²), Corner XL Rooms (32-36m²), VIP Rooms (28-32m²), Junior Suites (30-36m²), and Presidential Suites (60m²). Most rooms feature views of the Aegean Sea and the Venetian fortress, wooden floors, smart TVs, flat-screen TVs in the bathroom, soundproof windows, and blackout drapes. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, a mini fridge, a private telephone line, a work desk, tea/coffee making facilities, and a kettle. Bathrooms provide slippers, bathrobes, and Korres bath amenities. Connecting rooms are available. All rooms are non-smoking. Check-in time is 3:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Children under 2 years stay free in their parent's room; no extra persons (including children 3 years or older) can be accommodated beyond the stated occupancy.
Dining Options
The 'Plaza Café' is open all day and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee, overlooking the old port. The restaurant '5th' on the top floor offers views of the Venetian port and the Aegean Sea and features Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine. The Living Room lounge is located between the hotel's two atriums. The 5th Bar on the top floor serves signature drinks and cocktails and has views of the Aegean Sea and the Venetian fortress. The hotel provides an enriched breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, room service breakfast, and early breakfast service. Breakfast/meals are available in to-go packages. A wine list features Cretan and Mediterranean specialties prepared by the Chef.
Leisure & Entertainment
The Health Club, located on the 4th floor, is equipped with fitness equipment, a steam bath, a hot tub, a massage table, and a sauna with color and music therapy. Services such as jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, and massage are available. An open-air pool is on the 5th floor with views of the Aegean Sea and the Venetian fortress. Umbrellas are available by the pool.
Location & Transportation
GDM Megaron is located in the heart of the business and shopping district of Heraklion, overlooking the old harbor. The hotel is within walking distance of the Archaeological and Historical Museums. Landmarks nearby include the Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis (1.5 km), the Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance (0.5 km), and Agios Minas Cathedral (1 km). The hotel is 5 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, 6 km from Knossos, 1 km from the Historical Museum, and 150m from the Central Bus station to west & east Crete. The Crete Aquarium is 19 km away. The Beach of Karteros is 3 km away, and the Beach of Ammoudara is 6 km away. The hotel is physically protected by the old Venetian fortification walls.
Services
GDM Megaron provides a 24/7 reception and an expert concierge. Services include luggage carrying & storage, express checkout, and car rental. Meeting rooms are available for 40-200 people. A business center offers laptops, printing, copying, and scanning. The hotel provides an escort service from the hotel to the car park, especially at night, upon request. A TV room and library are available. Newspapers and magazines are supplied upon request. Enhanced security measures include a 24-hour manned front desk and bedside lighting controls in all rooms. A massage treatment is available. The hotel offers open private parking. Private telephone lines feature voicemail.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Plunge pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
