Hotel Campiello

The Hotel Campiello is built in an historic 16th-century building on a quiet square in the center of Venice, feet away from the action in St. Mark's Square. Because the building is surrounded by other structures on all sides, the views are far from panoramic, but some may enjoy overlooking the quiet, secluded courtyard. The decor blends streamlined Art Deco and elaborate Venetian -- in the Studio Apartment, for example, terrazzo floors and lucite chairs can be found alongside wooden ceiling beams and traditional fabrics. There is a spacious (for a Venice boutique) bar and lounge area with colorful, modern chairs. The front desk is small and charming. Hallways are clean and fresh, with nice woodwork and high ceilings. The Campiello is a simple boutique hotel where the location is the star, and guests will likely find it a quiet and cozy oasis after a day of people watching in the nearby Piazza.

The Hotel Campiello is located in a small square (the Campiello del Vin) in the heart of Venice, near all the major tourist sights. It is in the Castello district near the border with the San Marco district, and the Piazza San Marco is a four-minute walk away. The nearest vaporetto stop is 325 feet away, and Rialto Bridge is a 10-minute walk. Plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops surround the hotel.

Some rooms in the Hotel Campiello are tiny; the Single Room is the size of a ship’s cabin. The decor is basic and functional, with mirrors to make the spaces feel larger. There are parquet floors in many units and heavy Venetian brocades on the windows, as well as chandeliers and sconces but no art on the walls. Some have small balconies with picturesque alley views. Spacious Studio and Two-Bedroom apartments, located next door in an historic palazzo, have rustic wooden ceilings, terrazzo floors, and kitchenettes; bathrooms are large with double sinks but tight showers. Amenities in most rooms include flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges (some of the smallest rooms lack the mini-fridges). Bathrooms in all rooms have showers, towel warmers, and bidets. 

The Hotel Campiello offers a spacious lobby bar, at least by Venetian boutique hotel standards, with bright, contemporary tables and chairs, where guests can relax over a coffee or a drink. The Campiello also offers a free continental breakfast buffet with lots of variety, including warm croissants and excellent coffee. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The front desk is 24-hour, and room service is available.