If you're looking for a centrally-located hotel that captures the charm of Venice, this boutique property is a nice option. There are very few on-site amenities aside from a generous breakfast buffet and a small rooftop, but the overall ambiance is incredibly romantic thanks to the canal-side location and spacious rooms bedecked in stylish, contemporary decor. Bathrooms are tiny and there's no elevator, but most find the hotel makes up for it with a friendly staff and often reasonable rates. Freebies include Wi-Fi and trips to the Murano glass factory.
If you're looking for a centrally-located hotel that captures the charm of Venice, this boutique property is a nice option. There are very few on-site amenities aside from a generous breakfast buffet and a small rooftop, but the overall ambiance is incredibly romantic thanks to the canal-side location and spacious rooms bedecked in stylish, contemporary decor. Bathrooms are tiny and there's no elevator, but most find the hotel makes up for it with a friendly staff and often reasonable rates. Freebies include Wi-Fi and trips to the Murano glass factory.
The Hotel Le Isole is a mid-range, 13-room property set in a quiet, canal-lined street just minutes' walk from St. Mark's Square. The location is superb for exploring most of Venice's tourist attractions, though the hotel can be hard to find amongst the surrounding maze of streets. Rooms are nicely finished, and refreshingly light on the usual classical Venetian kitsch, though some Economy Rooms are tiny and street-facing options can get noisy. Breakfast is free, made to order, and can be taken on the lovely terrace. In-room minibar beverages are included in the rate and restocked daily. Rates are certainly high for this category of hotel, but the location is hard to beat and the extras are attractive.
The Hotel Le Isole is a mid-range, 13-room property set in a quiet, canal-lined street just minutes' walk from St. Mark's Square. The location is superb for exploring most of Venice's tourist attractions, though the hotel can be hard to find amongst the surrounding maze of streets. Rooms are nicely finished, and refreshingly light on the usual classical Venetian kitsch, though some Economy Rooms are tiny and street-facing options can get noisy. Breakfast is free, made to order, and can be taken on the lovely terrace. In-room minibar beverages are included in the rate and restocked daily. Rates are certainly high for this category of hotel, but the location is hard to beat and the extras are attractive.
The 26-room Hotel Pausania is a mid-range hotel with a peaceful Dorsoduro setting that's only a four-minute walk from the Grand Canal. Like so many of its competitors, the look here is traditional and will appear dated to most travelers. Rooms are clean and feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars. The hotel has a bar and lounge area with comfortable sofas and and flat-screen TV, and the breakfast room is a bright conservatory. Breakfast isn't included in rates and no other meals are served on-site. Prices are reasonable, but guests wanting to be closer to main attractions might try Novocento Boutique, which also offers local gym use. However, rates there will be higher.
The 26-room Hotel Pausania is a mid-range hotel with a peaceful Dorsoduro setting that's only a four-minute walk from the Grand Canal. Like so many of its competitors, the look here is traditional and will appear dated to most travelers. Rooms are clean and feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars. The hotel has a bar and lounge area with comfortable sofas and and flat-screen TV, and the breakfast room is a bright conservatory. Breakfast isn't included in rates and no other meals are served on-site. Prices are reasonable, but guests wanting to be closer to main attractions might try Novocento Boutique, which also offers local gym use. However, rates there will be higher.
The Inn at the Beach is a 49-room boutique-size property located directly across the road from Venice Beach. Many rooms offer views of the water, and the suites have kitchenettes with eat-in areas. It also has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub set amid lush palm trees, but no on-site bar or restaurant. Other nearby hotels, such as the Beachcomber and the Gulfside Beach Club, might offer lower rates, but often have minimum-stay requirements.
The Inn at the Beach is a 49-room boutique-size property located directly across the road from Venice Beach. Many rooms offer views of the water, and the suites have kitchenettes with eat-in areas. It also has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub set amid lush palm trees, but no on-site bar or restaurant. Other nearby hotels, such as the Beachcomber and the Gulfside Beach Club, might offer lower rates, but often have minimum-stay requirements.
The nine-room, mid-range Hotel Ca' Dogaressa is a tiny, family-run hotel overlooking the Cannaregio Canal in northwest Venice. The location is great for arriving by train or vaporetto, though the main tourist center is about a half an hour away, whether on foot or by water taxi. Interiors, especially in the rooms, are superbly finished in the typical classical style, and amenities are more than adequate -- though lack of an elevator is inconvenient. The rooftop terrace is a real bonus and laptop loan is an unusual perk for these prices. Overall, for the standard and size of rooms alone, the Ca’ Dogaressa’s prices represent great value for money.
The nine-room, mid-range Hotel Ca' Dogaressa is a tiny, family-run hotel overlooking the Cannaregio Canal in northwest Venice. The location is great for arriving by train or vaporetto, though the main tourist center is about a half an hour away, whether on foot or by water taxi. Interiors, especially in the rooms, are superbly finished in the typical classical style, and amenities are more than adequate -- though lack of an elevator is inconvenient. The rooftop terrace is a real bonus and laptop loan is an unusual perk for these prices. Overall, for the standard and size of rooms alone, the Ca’ Dogaressa’s prices represent great value for money.
Hotel Becher is a mid-range, 17-room, and largely typical canal-front property that veers little from the norm for Venice hotels. The location is outstanding for getting around the main attractions, and there are plenty of cafes within walking distance, though access via public transport is a little awkward. Rooms are classical 18th century Venetian and, while some are on the small size, many overlook the canal. Breakfast is included and offers a small selection of pastries and cold items. There's also a small but charming front patio area overlooking the San Luca canal. Rates are good for the location, but not great for the caliber of hotel, so it's worth comparing prices with the nearby Hotel Saturnia & International or AD Place Venice.
Hotel Becher is a mid-range, 17-room, and largely typical canal-front property that veers little from the norm for Venice hotels. The location is outstanding for getting around the main attractions, and there are plenty of cafes within walking distance, though access via public transport is a little awkward. Rooms are classical 18th century Venetian and, while some are on the small size, many overlook the canal. Breakfast is included and offers a small selection of pastries and cold items. There's also a small but charming front patio area overlooking the San Luca canal. Rates are good for the location, but not great for the caliber of hotel, so it's worth comparing prices with the nearby Hotel Saturnia & International or AD Place Venice.
The Hotel Al Duca di Venezia offers a quiet retreat that’s hidden from the bustling Venice tourist areas. The 13-room hotel features traditional Venetian decor, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and a comfy lounge with an Internet corner. There's also a stylish, classically decorated bar and breakfast room where a free buffet breakfast is served every morning. Rooms and apartments are decorated with lavish Venetian furnishings and flat-screen TVs (and some have patios), but taller guests should note that rooms on the top floor have slanted, low-hanging ceilings.
The Hotel Al Duca di Venezia offers a quiet retreat that’s hidden from the bustling Venice tourist areas. The 13-room hotel features traditional Venetian decor, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and a comfy lounge with an Internet corner. There's also a stylish, classically decorated bar and breakfast room where a free buffet breakfast is served every morning. Rooms and apartments are decorated with lavish Venetian furnishings and flat-screen TVs (and some have patios), but taller guests should note that rooms on the top floor have slanted, low-hanging ceilings.
The 12-room A Tribute to Music is a budget-friendly Venice hotel with spectacular lagoon views and a central Venice location close to the Piazza San Marco. Rooms feature old-fashioned Venetian flair and flat-screen TVs, and some have terraces with lovely Bacino San Marco views. The hotel offers a small shared courtyard and a cozy breakfast room where a free buffet breakfast is served daily, but doesn't have much else in terms of common space. The Best Western Montecarlo is a roomier option.
The 12-room A Tribute to Music is a budget-friendly Venice hotel with spectacular lagoon views and a central Venice location close to the Piazza San Marco. Rooms feature old-fashioned Venetian flair and flat-screen TVs, and some have terraces with lovely Bacino San Marco views. The hotel offers a small shared courtyard and a cozy breakfast room where a free buffet breakfast is served daily, but doesn't have much else in terms of common space. The Best Western Montecarlo is a roomier option.
The 10-room Albergo San Samuele is a no-frills hotel that offers affordable rooms near the Grand Canal. The small hotel features a comfy lounge with a shared kitchenette and an Internet corner. Rooms are basic and have traditional decor, but lack TVs and air-conditioning. Some offer exposed wood beam ceilings, Murano glass fixtures, and balconies. If the lack of in-room TV is a deal-breaker, try the Hotel Hesperia, which also has some budget-friendly rooms and is near the railway station.
The 10-room Albergo San Samuele is a no-frills hotel that offers affordable rooms near the Grand Canal. The small hotel features a comfy lounge with a shared kitchenette and an Internet corner. Rooms are basic and have traditional decor, but lack TVs and air-conditioning. Some offer exposed wood beam ceilings, Murano glass fixtures, and balconies. If the lack of in-room TV is a deal-breaker, try the Hotel Hesperia, which also has some budget-friendly rooms and is near the railway station.
Located a five-minute walk from Saint Mark’s Square, the 15-room Hotel Al Piave offers couples and families a cozy and reasonably priced Venice vacation. Rooms and apartments have classic decor and flat-screen TVs and some come with kitchens, bedrooms, and balconies. However, the rooms may feel small to some guests; for more spacious digs, try the Hotel Al Duca di Venezia.
Located a five-minute walk from Saint Mark’s Square, the 15-room Hotel Al Piave offers couples and families a cozy and reasonably priced Venice vacation. Rooms and apartments have classic decor and flat-screen TVs and some come with kitchens, bedrooms, and balconies. However, the rooms may feel small to some guests; for more spacious digs, try the Hotel Al Duca di Venezia.