After booking 2 weeks, half board, in this hotel in September and then reading the reviews we arrived here with some trepidation. Completely unfounded. First of all our reception at the hotel and our interaction with the staff was excellent, they were so helpful and much more than friendly. Our room was very good, spacious with a comfortable bed and... More

We visited Rethymon in september 2011...arrived at Jo-an palace (not to be confused with jo-an beach) and recieved a very warm welcome...The staff are fantastic, both reception and waiting staff...We asked for a room which was quiet and away from road noise...we were there for 10 days and were given a family room...Great space, separate bedroom, living room with small... More

Well, I stayed in room 502, the uniqe room on the roof. The room was enormous ! It was rather a suite and not a typical room. One big room with fireplace, sofa and a big table, a big marble bathroom and a very big bedroom. The breakfast was very nice with good variety and the location is excellent. The... More

I was here with my wife one week in September 2011, we met friendly staff (dinner was waiting for us during the night because of our plane delay), equipment rather for 3* (than 4*), very good localization (200 m from old town), rather poor food (the quantity of it was OK but the quality should be better). we had studio... More

When we booked the hotel months ago we waited the good greek hotel. But no no ... Positive: The staff in the reception and the cleaner woman was friendly and helpful. The roof garden was ok, but there was no pool bar (contrary what they say in brochure). Wlan worked well. Negative: Rooms are need of immediate refurbishment. Wall-to-wall carpets... More

Although we had a great vacation on Crete this downtown hotel was slightly disappointing. We selected the Jo-An Palace (****) as on our 3rd Cretan holiday we’d like to rent a car and discover the island’s hidden treasures ourselves. We didn’t need a beach hotel we only searched good dining opportunities and a comfortable room to sleep after the all-day... More

Before you read the rest of this review, it must be said that we would not hesitate to book at the Jo-An Palace again at the price we paid. Also, it is important to understand that the star rating has much more to do with the amenities on offer (24 hour reception, plasma television) than the quality of those amenities.... More

Very nice hotel, just 85€ the 2beds room. Everybody wasvery helpfull. Maria is a very kind girl. The hotel is at the city centre so everything is very close.

Jo-An Palace (not to mix with Jo-An Beach!) is situated in the very centre of Rethymno and is not for only-beach-lovers. It takes 10-15 minutes walk to the beach. But if you want to have a versatile mixture of history, strolling through narrows Old Town streets, romantic night-life, morning shopping and sandy beach - that's exactly for you. If you... More