Hotel rating: 4 STAR(S), 0 (S)
Chain: GenaRes Worldwide Reservation Services
Number of floors: 0
Number of rooms: 0
Year opened: 1999
Year renovated: 2006

BIO HOTEL SUITES is situated in a quiet area near the beach in the heart of Rethymno, is a one-of-a-kind holiday city resort for families. From the very first moment you will feel at home and enjoy our first class service, Cretan hospitality and friendly atmosphere. The beach is only 50 m away. Taverns, bars and super markets are within walking distance. A 5-minute stroll will bring you to the historical picturesque Old Town of Rethymno. BIO HOTEL is 4 Star Superior class SUITE HOTEL and a member of the company -Ariadni S.A.- The hotel name ������BIO- was chosen because the hotel was built on the location of one of the biggest olive oil extracting factories in Rethymno, operating from 1920 until 1940. The name of this area was -BIO- which is the short version for the Greek word -Biomichaniki periochi - which means Industrial zone. The chimney, which is the only remaining structure of the original factory built in 1920, still stands tall in the centre of the newly built hotel complex. With a height of 45m and a diameter of about 3m it has been announced by Greek Ministry of Culture as an official monument of the early industrial period of Greece. It has been stabilized by the hotel on its expenses with iron rings in January of 2006. HOTEL INFORMATION Built in 1999 Major renovation 2006 One main building 5 Floors 3 Lifts 145 rooms 528 beds The hotel is totally self powered in case of major electric power failure