This chic, contemporary hotel is probably Iraklio's hippest digs. Clean rooms feature minimalistic white and olive-green decor, with separate shower and toilet (as opposed to the usual Greek-style all-in-one bathroom), and feature large, impressive photographs of tempting travel destinations within an hour of the city.
Guests are given a tablet to control electronic room features, and the bread, olive-oil and raki treatment from check-in. Club rooms are especially spacious, with espresso machines and larger terraces. Solar panels and low-impact building materials give the place an eco edge, and there's a cool cafe that spills out into the plaza.