Taken from classical Greek, the hotel’s name Panorama indicates exactly its basic charact eristic which is, its magnificent-all round views of the bay of Chania and the historic islet of Thodorou, just opposite. This exclusive and luxurious beach hotel, built in the early 80’s and totally refurbished during year 2000, is situated 5 Km from the most picturesque town of Crete, Chania and about 20 Km from its international Airport. The famous Samaria Gorge is only 30 Km away, while the spectacular White Mountains of Crete overlook the green valleys surrounding the hotel.

The hotel has only recently been tastefully renovated. Greek island themes, Cretan ceramics and beautiful pastel paintworks combined together, reflect the island’s rich history. The layout consists of a 3 floor main building 138 rooms and the executive wing of 62 units located harmoniously within Panorama’s landscaped gardens at a prime spot.

Room types therefore range, in the main building from standard & beautifully appointed mountain view rooms to sea view & sup erior ones as well as extravagant suites. All the rooms and the suites are brand new, with a balcony or a terrace, equipped with a private bathroom – including a shower – fully air-conditioned and centrally heated, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe-box, direct dial telephone, razor plug and hairdryer. The decor reflects the simple elegance of the Mediterranean that rests the eye and pleases all the senses.

The rooms types at Panorama Blue (Executive Wing) vary from Garden Sup erior to Garden Deluxe and Garden Deluxe with Pool (the latter sharing a Private Pool) and they are all superbly located, furnished and serviced since they constitute the hotel’s ultimate product.

Dining facilities are excellent since the guests have a choice between the hotel’s International Restaurant, its Cretan Taverna famous for its Creative Greek dishes, an extremely popular pool bar, its lobby coffee shop and a rich "Room Service" Menu. Its popular Bar offers the best in atmosphere & drinks, while it serves as the hotel’s meeting and reference point. Finally the hotel’s beach café right "On The Rocks" certainly makes a difference in ambience and style off ering bar and beach facilities.

Located between the hotel’s main building and the Executive Wing there are two crystal clear sea-water swimming pools, surrounded by terraces with designer bamboo furniture and stylish sun beds and umbrellas. Additional Pools (fresh water) are also available for the exclusive and private use of the Garden Rooms residents.

Leisure facilities include a tennis & basket-ball court, gym and sauna, billiards, volley-ball, massage and hairdressing. A wide choice of walking paths, boat trips and excursions to many interesting sights are readily available.

In addition, facilities include a playground for children, a Mini-Market, a Car Rental office and extensive conference facilities for up to 300 persons.

The Panorama Hotel has recently become the latest member of the Cypriot owned Leptos Hotels and Resorts Ltd that operates more than three thousand beds all over Cyprus and Greece.