AVLI

We had an excellent 2 night stay at Avli Lounge Apartments - after a long travel day with driving, we were exhausted and greeted at the front desk by Nicos, who took care of our bags and took us next door to their bar, got us a complimentary drink and snack - a nice glass of cabernet for my girlfriend, a beer for me, along with a refreshing Cretan salad and snacks. It was a much needed energy boost and so thoughtful.

The staff at the hotel were all warm and welcoming and made every effort to meet our needs.

The location is excellent - right in the heart of old town. We found many excellent restaurants (including Avli's own) in the area. Avli is a great base to explore Rethymno and the surrounding area!

Parking is convenient at a private lot that is attended 24/7 - it's 10 euros/day with in/out privileges that you pay through the hotel front desk. You get info about the parking lot from Avli before your stay. It's a short 2-3 minute walk from the lot to the hotel.

Beautiful rooms and the breakfast is excellent ????????

You can read the full review and see a short movie about Avli Lounge Apartments and its restaurant on the only blog for reviews and ratings refracted through the 5D Sensograph of the 5 human senses placescases.
See ....
…. Beautiful old building, very dignified, with atmosphere and artistry. From the front wooden door, you can see how its handles are decorated - with colorful marbles. See in the video below;
…. The street on which the hotel is located is no less remarkable. Narrow, on both sides there are many artisan shops that dilute the heat of it with a pleasant coolness from their air conditioners.
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…. Huge rooms, apartments, which can comfortably accommodate a family of 4. The bathroom is made of marble, the bathtub is a jacuzzi;
…. The courtyard where the breakfast takes place, i.e. this is the Avli restaurant itself, which is one of the few fine dining restaurants in Rethymno, is very beautiful, with artistic applications and motifs.
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…. It is possible in the morning on the narrow streets of the old town to see two people on scooters riding next to each other and talking, despite the loud flickering of their vehicles.

Feel ….
Avli gives you a feeling of complete comfort - you don't miss anything!
…. Great service - the young people from the reception Stelios and Nikos are very responsive and polite.
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…. A pleasant shade under the lime tree in the courtyard of the restaurant, under which we ate slowly and casually a traditional Cretan breakfast;
…. The hotel uses the parking lot of Hotel Fortezza and has a discount for its guests, but still prepare 10 euros a day for it.
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…. The towels in the bathroom are the biggest I've ever received in a hotel and are super soft. Again, I am referring to the feeling of complete comfort, so that you don't miss anything;
…. There is WiFi, it is possible to interrupt, but I personally had 1-2 meetings online without a problem;
…. 2 one-liter bottles of complimentary water for the guests are left in the room every day. In the beginning there is also a complimentary espresso, tea and a small bottle of tsikudia!
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Hear ….
…. Very nice music at breakfast, accompanied by crescendo of cicadas In the evening, too- a little jazz, a little contemporary, but very good quality, I heard my favorite Michael Kiwanuka;
…. The ringing of the bells of the surrounding churches, and on Sundays the singing of the priest is heard outside the church.
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Smell ....
…. Gorgeous aroma of natural honey and homemade raspberry jam, which they give for breakfast with the traditional for the island bread and pasta.

Taste ....
…. Breakfast is exceptional – of high quality local products, shows the traditions of Cretan cuisine. You have the opportunity to choose the protein in it - the eggs in whatever shape you like best. All variants are rather typical for the cuisine of the island............
… Speaking of goat butter, Anthogalo is straightforward culinary poetry - soft, ethereal, with a slight hint of sour cream, a unique thing! You have the pleasure to spread on the fresh bread every morning at the breakfast;
… The small bruschettas, again traditional for the area, called Dakos, with the finely chopped, flavored tomatoes and something like ricotta, again made of goat cheese, became a favorite of the children immediately;
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…. It is also worth visiting the restaurant for dinner. There are tasting menus, but you can combine as you see fit. I recommend trying different things traditional for the island, such as goat meat. It cooks great, super tender, nicely fragrant;
…. Be sure to combine with local wine. There are several remarkable varieties. Here we found a very different wine, rose Grifos, aged in amphorae for 5 years, with mineral aroma, hints of sulfur, milkiness and at the same time jam sweetness. You will see it in the movie;
…. Be sure to try the chocolate dessert, which has different textures
The full review and a short movie about Avli Lounge Apartments is on placescases.

Ότι κ να πω είναι λίγο!!!!Αξίζει να το επισκεφτείτε. Πολύ όμορφο δωμάτιο, σε ένα πολύ γαλήνιο περιβάλλον με πολύ όμορφη ταράτσα με όμορφη θέα ????. Αψογο προσωπικό πολύ εξυπηρετικό περάσαμε 3 μέρες εκεί με τον άντρα μου σίγουρα θα ξαναπάμε ????????

Το φαγητό ήταν εξαιρετικό. Ιδιαίτερες γεύσεις με άψογο σέρβις και λογικές τιμές. Το περιβάλλον μοναδικό!!!! Το συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα!