Restored Venetian palazzo
Two Venetian-era buildings sit across a cobblestone alley, centering daily life around secluded courtyard pools.
What it’s good at
Notable
Two architect-restored historic quarters preserve sixteenth-century masonry and original Renaissance stone arches.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Whitewashed stone, on display inside and out at Rimondi Estate, simply looks good in the bright Aegean light.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tavernas line the pedestrian quarter, and cobbled alleys lead straight to the old stone lighthouse and Venetian harbor.
The rooms
Estate suites keep an all-white palette against historic stone, with tall windows opening toward the garden.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A circular pool sits in the Palazzo courtyard, and the Estate garden has a rectangular pool with a waterfall.
The hammam
The marble Turkish hammam sits beneath stone arches, dedicated to traditional steam detoxification rituals and body scrubs.
At the table
Courtyard tables serve Cretan breakfasts by the pool, followed by cold mezze and evening cocktails.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from Alvise Rimondi, the Venetian governor who commissioned Rethymno's public fountain in 1626.
Crete
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.