Panorama Hotel

I went with my mum as a last minute deal which was increadible value. We had no expectations as it was cheap yet it was beautiful boasting amazing views across the sea, which was great for my ongoing art and photography. The food was fantastic, we were upgraded and as a result could use both large infinity pools. I used the gym everyday which was a great break from the midday sun.
The only downside would be its location, at the top of the hills it leaves one slightly issolated. However the local bus is just a short walk and very cheap. The day trips were amazing.
All in all, the hotel cannot dissapoint.We loved it!

My stay here was enjoyable, the staff were friendly helpful and polite, food was good,as accomodation, not 5* but I've no complaints, the pool, was excellent, hotel located approximatley 20 minute bus ride from chinia (hania) for around 1.30euro's,the bus stops right outside the hotel!, the hotel is in a quite setting ,no good beach near by but can be found if your prepared to walk for 15 mins or so, but I would describe them as mediocre
(been spoilt by maldives & australian beaches! )
ps.....traveled via first choce,

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We stayed in the Executive Wing of the Panorama Blue in June 2005 and had a very relaxing break. The hotel staff are friendly and it’s kept very clean and tidy (incl the sunbathing and pool areas).
The food was lovely and the views over the Bay of Chania of an evening were superb! Ensure you try the cocktails in the bar one evening, they're great! A trip into Chania is worthwhile and make sure you explore the harbour and tiny cobbled street filled with a great selection of bars and restaurants.
Value for money was superb and I would recommend that you book the hotel through Med Hotels and organise your flights separately. It’s an easy transfer from Chania airport to the hotel by taxi as well. The only aspect about the hotel to note is the busy road by the hotel, but you get used to this quite quickly.

We spent 2 weeks at this hotel staying in the garden rooms in the panorama blue wing. Rooms spacious, clean and well equipped. The executive rooms had a private pool or private shared pool, however, hardly private as they were below the balcony of the main pool area.
Situated on a blind corner of a busy road there was a varying degree of traffic noise which was not ideal. Walking outside the hotel was OK for us but those with children should be aware that the footpath is non existent in places.
Service in the restaurant was very good, the food we found variable in quality and often the cooked breakfast was cold. The main pool area was superb but service for drinks around the pool was poor as it was outside during the evening. The entertainment was reasonable during the day and evenings.
Chania was lovely, 8 euros for a taxi and a frequent bus service operated outside the hotel. There was a very small beach across the road with a few sun loungers but being adjacent to the road was noisy.
Overall we enjoyed the holiday but certainly would not go back to this hotel as there are far better appointed hotels to be found in quieter locations and closer to amenities.

The holiday was relaxing. The rooms in the panorama blue were spacious and of a good standard. The main hotel is a little less well presented, so it is much better to go to the panorama blue. The food was of a good standard bearing in mind that it was a buffet. It was relaxed and the food was readily replenished.
It was what you cannot expect from a good buffet - nothing more. Chania was a great disappointment. It was full of restaurants which had people outside leering you in. We only went one evening and didn’t find anywhere we liked so ended up going back to eat at the hotel. The poolside food was very good, it was good to get out of the sun, and it was of a good standard with a wide variety.
The evening entertainment was of a high standard but not what you would find at a top hotel. Nevertheless it was a bit of fun and overall a relaxing holiday, but I probably wouldn’t rush back.

My husband and I have just come back from a very relaxing holiday here. The food is really fantastic. We very highly recommend it.
The hotel is in an ok location. There is no real beach to speak of but the pool is very nice and plenty of sun loungers.
If you are staying in the 'blue' executive wing of the hotel you get extra benefits including a free drink before dinner and free tea and coffee all day.
The view from the main pool is the best place to be to get the panoramic views, spoken about on the website. The views from the executive wing were a little disappointing, and we would recommend that you stay in a room with a private shared pool.
The hotel is next to a busy road which does create bit of noise, but it's not too much of a problem.
It is a must to hire a car as you can explore the local area. We recommend a trip or two into Chania and have a lunch by the harbour.
Overall this was an excellent holiday and we came home very relaxed.

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We stayed in the Hotel Panorama for one week in July 2004 and found it to be of a very high standard. The rooms were very comfortable and clean with a very well equipped bathroom which was supplied with clean towels on a daily basis.
The pool area was simply stunning. The virtual pool was surrounded with lovely white cane furniture and there were a large number of comfy sun loungers and umbrellas with plenty of space to spread out. The food in the restaurant was of a very high standard with a different theme every night from Gourmet to Farmers night, which turned out to be local dishes.
All was very well presented and was always hot. The dining room was outdoors which I was slightly sceptical about but it turned out to very clean and gave spectacular views of the sunset over the mountains. We found the drinks in the hotel and particularly in the mini bar to be exceptionally expensive but there was a small but very acceptably stocked mini market about 20 meters from the hotel.
Entertainment in the hotel was very limited and suited anyone who wanted a more tranquil end to their day but a short walk into Kalamaki found a small number of tavernas to keep you occupied for a few hours at night. There was a frequent bus service, which stopped right outside the hotel to Chania Town, and this was well worth a visit or two.
Overall a great place for couples or singles wanting a quiet relaxing holiday in really nice surroundings but not really the place to take the kids, as there was really nothing for them to do.
Finally be warned of the busy road, not too bad during the daylight but exceptionally busy at night and a nightmare to cross at 2.00 in the morning.

We had a really good holiday here last year. Accommodation was really clean and spacious. food was varied with a different theme every night. Very high standards were kept and it really did live up to it’s 4 star rating .Only downside was very busy road outside hotel and the beach nearby was not up to much.!! However bus into Chania at night very frequent and well worth a visit. If you are looking for a relaxing break for a couple this would be a great choice