Great little Hotel, clean comfortable rooms. Nice more then adequate breakfast. However the best of…read moreall was the accommodating friendly, warm and helpful staff. The staff helped with recommendations, tickets and directions. They made us feel wanted and welcome

We were very happy with the hotel overall. Location is very good but tricky to find. Hotel staff…read morewas fantastic, very nice and helpful. Room was nice, as was the breakfast.

Venice, with its labyrinth of narrow streets is wonderful for walking: the advice is to wander and…read moreget lost. However, this is not a great plan upon arrival. Lugging luggage throughout the city maze while trying to find your hotel did not seem like fun. Hence our #1 criteria for our Venitian hotel: something close to the Grand Canal and the vaporetto stop! Enter Ca' dei Dogi, which had an ideal location. A 5 minute walk from the San Zaccharia vaporetto dropoff was painless, even with luggage - all flat, no bridge crossings. We were here in Venice for 4 nights to celebrate my wife's milestone birthday, a special occasion. But our room we were shown into was a disappointment, to put it mildly. The entrance door was immediately behind the front desk, and the small room, almost completely filled by the bed, had no windows. It felt kind of claustrophobic. We could have lived with it, it is what it is. But the owner, seeing our disappointment and realizing this was a special occasion, offered us an upgrade to an apartment which would be available for the last two days. We found this a very generous offer and gladly accepted! This room, the ground-floor economy room, was acceptable for a couple days and for some, given the price level might be a good value. The Dama apartment was beautiful, decorated in 60s chic, so the last two days capped off a wonderful visit to Venice. There is commercial activity in the early morning, probably from the restaurant below, so if you are sensitive to noise earplugs might be in order. Ca' dei Dogi's location was very convenient: St. Mark's Square is only a five minute walk away - it was easy for us to stop by in the early evening to enjoy the square with diminished crowds. The owner of the hotel also runs the attached restaurant, so the free breakfast every morning was a treat. Opening with a cappuccino, then a made to order omelet, hot croissant, pastries that varied by the day and fruit. After this breakfast, we could get by with just a snack for lunch and be good until dinner. The hotel also coordinated a custom trip to Murano Island. A free water taxi zipped us over there where we had a tour of their facilities and the display room. Excellent service and location at a reasonable price makes Ca' dei Dogi a good choice for your trip to Venice.

We rented the Moon apartment. Such a great location near Piazza di San Marco. We arrived late and…read morethe the night manager helped us check in, showed us to our apartment.and brought us some sparkling wine and soft drinks because we arrived at midnight and were exhausted. Great service and location. It was pricey but the location and service were excellent. When we almost overslept for breakfast, management called us and cooked us custom made omelettes. The management also gave us great recommendations for restaurants. Visited 24 June thru 26 June 2017.

We stayed at the Hotel DO Pozzi for just one night and booked last minute through a 3rd party site…read more We loved that it was so close to San Marco Square; but it is definitely hidden down a small alley over the Longchamp store. We were lucky enough to find a porter to take us there from the port for 25 Euro; because we would never have found the Hotel DO Pozzi otherwise! (Plus we had a ton of luggage since we were going on a cruise, and it wasn't easy getting the luggage through the uneven streets that were bustling with tourists! We did it ourselves after checkout; but it took 2 trips!) The hotel is very old, but seeing as many of the buildings around here are 800 years old all of the hotels are old and historic. Our room was clean, and the bed took up the entire space. It was basically a bed, small desk, small closet, mini fridge, and bathroom. The decor was minimal but everything was clean and the bathroom had all the necessary amenities. The bed was not huge; but big enough for 2. The bed and pillows were also basic, and not super-soft; but my husband and I were both able to get a good nights sleep. Once we were in the room it was very quiet. Our room was not ready upon arrival, 12:30; and check in was 1:00. The gentleman at the front desk offered to store our luggage for us. We had really been hoping to get into our room because we had been on planes and the vaporetto for almost 20 hours and we really wanted to rest & freshen up. We did find a very cute little bar/restaurant a few steps away and we had a drink and snacks before heading back to the room. Our room was on the 3rd floor with a view of the street of shops/cafes. There was a teeny-tiny elevator with just enough room for 2 people and their luggage. We thought the hotel came with breakfast; but since we booked through a travel site, it didn't. That was fine because there are tons of little cafés within walking distance. Overall everything was fine. I wouldn't recommend staying here for an extended period of time though, or with a lot of luggage. It is a pleasant Venetian hotel, and the friendly staff speaks English; however there is nothing spectacular about it.

PROS: Their included breakfast spread each morning was lovely. The location is really amazing. We…read morewere a stones throw from St. Mark's and were able to go at midnight when it was completely empty. It was awe inspiring! Near 2 water taxi stops. Alberto was the front desk for overnight and was super friendly and helpful. CONS: The hotel itself is very old, and the rooms and accommodations are worn and small. I don't think you can get a better location or breakfast though so I would say solid 3.75 stars! We had a good experience, and were able to beat the crowds in the morning due to our being located so centrally.

I picked this hotel for price and location, and I stayed for one night. Tried to get a watertaxi…read morereservation, but for whatever reason, i couldn't call the number provided by Hotel Serenissima, who reserved the watertaxi for me. I ended up taking a public waterbus for a fraction of the cost of a private watertaxi. My recommendation to you is to do the same, and save the difference to treat yourself to shopping or indulging. Exit the waterbus at the Rialto bridge exit, and use a maps apptoguide you on the easy 5-minute walk to the hotel, which is also only a 5-minute walk (other direction) to Piazza San Marco. I was greeted by a friendly woman, who seemed to speak a llittle English, but was able to assist me with my combination of limited Spanish, and non-existant Italian, save for a sentence or two that Google translate helped me with. I arrived before official check-in time, but you can leave your bags check-in day and check-out day, while you explore Venice. I would describe Serenissima as a charming bed and breakfast. My room had dated furniture, but my in-room sink and bidet looked to be recently updated, and my room was very clean. The TV worked, as did all the light fixtures and electrical outlets. My mattress was more firm than I like, but I had no issues with discomfort during the night or after I woke up. I asked for a room with a private bathroom. They don't have ensuite bathrooms, but I was given a key to my own bathroom, a few steps from my bedroom, which had a lock and key, as well. The bathroom was also very clean, and they provided bar soap and hair & body wash. A hot breakfast buffet was included that featured scrambled eggs, quiche, bacon , ham, bruschetta, assorted bagel and croissant sandwiches, fruit, fruit juices, coffee, and several other items, so breakfast FAR exceeded my expectations! Emtrance is open 24 hours, and I interacted with 4 different staff members, all were 5-star level professional and welcoming. Overall, I will say that Hotel Serenissima exceeded my expectations and provides an excellent value! When you leave for the day, you'rw supposed to leave yoir key with the front desk, which I missed at check-in, but they forgave me, since I didn't lose it. The key chain is heavy and bulky, so best to leave it with the desk than to carry around all day anyway.

-24hr Reception (with a smile) -Central Location for…read moreeverything in Venezia -Friendly, helpful and really fun staff I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel and it helped to make my overall stay in Venezia so much more enjoyable! I arrived 2hrs after my arranged time but with the 24hr reception it was not a problem. Someone let me in, took basic details and got me up to my room so I could rest. The staff is helpful with the local tourist info and attraction locations, they can also make reservations for you at local musical events. They even had a spare phone charger (I forgot mine) and let me use it for the duration. Continental breakfast was included in the price and it was a nice start to the day. Be aware it's on from 7-10am. There's a small bar next to reception but feel free to ask for a bottle to take to your room or enjoy in the area where brekkie is served. The room was clean as a whistle but mind you it's a budget hotel so don't be looking for luxury toiletries - bring your own if you're a spoiled brat. Water pressure was just fine & got to love the shuttered windows. My room overlooked the courtyard and I had quiet & restful sleep. Americans will be glad to know that A/C is in abundance in Italy and this hotel had a really good system. This is helpful in summer because it tends to be a roast-fest in Italy. Thank you to all the staff for adding to the glorious time I had in Venezia.

Great find close to the airport - literally could walk. They have a shuttle and the restaurant is…read moregreat too. Staff were flirty helpful and just made our night before a flight perfect. Will easily stay here again. Room was new and clean and we had a huge patio too.

A beautiful property and a great room (bed for sure). I hope Annia staff start including photos…read morefrom their restaurant as the food was beautiful and fabulous. We just finished a cruise and the food at Annia was even better. Appreciated the prompt shuttle service too.

We didn't stay in the main building, but in a building down the street about two blocks. Rooms…read morewere HUGE. Bathroom was HUGE. Lots of space to spread out for two people. Also has a small closet and refrigerator. This building was also next to the grocery store and Piazzale Roma, so it was really convenient to get drinks and snacks, and to catch a bus to the airport. A plus was being able to control our climate. Complimentary breakfast was okay. Very nice staff.

Hotel Santa Chiara is very conveniently located just off of the Plaza Rome and bus terminus for…read moreVenice and just right of the bridge that spans the Grand Canal. It's really convenient for tourists who take a cruise ship or airplane to Venice. For those getting off the People Mover tram, it's just across the plaza to the right of the bridge. You can schlep your own bags there. You check into the small lobby, but we had to stay in another larger building down the waterfront toward the left of the bridge and is conveniently in front of the dock where the Vaporettos leave for St. Mark's Square. Nevertheless, it is a hassle to have to leave your room key at the front desk in another building when you leave your room. In addition, Wi-Fi is available only in the lobby. The entrance to the annex is down a bank building's alley. There's a convenience store nearby. However, the room was pretty good sized and clean, if not dark. We got the maid to replace the four broken light bulbs in the bedroom. The bathroom was huge. There's no tub and now shower curtain or door. TV only gets local channels. The king sized bed was two beds shoved together. The lobby is in an older building and half of it is being renovated. Even after the renovation is done, they will keep using this annex. Free continental breakfast in the lobby. Not bad. Moderately priced. I'd suck it up and be OK with staying in the annex because the Santa Chiara Hotel is so close to the People Mover and the buses from the airport. Otherwise you have to drag your bags onto a Vaporetto or expensive water taxi to get to your hotel.

You're probably not going to spend a ton of time in your hotel room in Venice. You'll traverse…read moreevery bridge, gape at the beautiful majesty and charm of the architecture, and eyeball the gondolas going by like you're the Mayans seeing a boat for the fist time at Cortes landing. So, do you really need to see Venice out of the window you close and block with the drapes as you dive into bed, full of pasta, and having walked the entire circumference of the island while stopping to alternate sipping Chianti and Peronis? Do yourself a favor & skip the $500 a night hotel and stay a quick walk from the train station at Hotel San Geremia - yes there are no taxis so you'll be pushing your roller board over the cobbles. It was $170 a night at the San Geremia. I promise you won't wish you spent 3x as much at 1am when the only thing more you want to see in Venice is the back of your eyelids. The hotel is clean, it's easy to get to, it's no frills but you'll give no cares.

My husband and I stayed at this hotel in Venice...and to our surprise, it was one of the nicer…read morerooms we stayed at during our 2 week trip in Italy this autumn. We had a double room on the 3rd floor (Room 322), it had a double bed and 1 twin bed. The windows faced the courtyard, which is really nice because there was a view and we could open our windows at night to listen to the live music playing from the courtyard (aka plaza) downstairs. Bed was clean. Walls were painted red. Bathroom was small, but it was modern! Shower screens were glass, and sink was modern and worked! It was all compacted into a small space that is typical of all Italian hotels. The drawback of this hotel was = NO TV. Not sure what happened here, but our room didn't have a TV. I guess they assumed that no one would be watching TV in Venice anyways, since there's so much to explore outside of your hotel room. They were right. :) Also, while they claimed that there was FREE wi-fi throughout the hotel, we couldn't get ANY wi-fi reception beyond the 2nd floor. If you're desperately in need of wi-fi from your room, I'd recommend that you ask for a room on the 1st or 2nd floor, because there was no connectivity on the 3rd floor and beyond. No elevators, so everyone had to lug their suitcases up 3 flights of stairs. Just keep that in mind when requesting your room! Breakfast is not included at this hotel; however, they give you a 50% off voucher to go to the cafe next door to buy pastries/coffee/drinks, if you'd like. We didn't end up using the voucher, so not sure whether the breakfast cafe is any good. Receptionist personnel were nice, friendly, and could provide you with maps + instructions on how to get to the airport bus, etc. What I liked most about this hotel was that proximity to the vaparetto stations and the closeness to the bus / train terminal. It was just a mere 5-10 minute walk to all transit centers! :) If I were to come back to Venice again, I wouldn't mind staying here for a no-frills, budget-friendly, and modern/clean/well-maintained hotel. One suggestion -- Please work on getting wi-fi to the top floors as well!!! :)

There is so much to say about this enchanting Venice boutique hotel, off the beaten path of the…read moretourist masses. From pre-arrival to when we departed, the level of focused service the staff here provides is exceptional. One of the best decisions I made from pre-arrival was taking the staff up on arranging transportation from VCE directly to their hotel private doc via ground/water taxi. After an 8 hour flight it was nice to not worry about that and well worth the $. We booked the Terrace Suite which is on the 3rd/top floor- no elevator so if you have trouble with stairs be aware. Our room was wonderful and spacious, and I loved their bathroom amenities! We had the included breakfast on our terrace each morning which was so nice. All the small touches, fresh beverages in room, facial mist and rose petals, etc were so nice. We also took advantage of the complimentary taxi/tour in Murano @ Berengo Studio. If I ever come back to Venice, I will stay here... anyone I know coming to Venice I will push to this absolute JEWEL of a place to call home while staying in Venice!

We cannot express enough how absolutely wonderful this boutique hotel is. For those of you who…read moreinsist on being directly on the grand canal or immediately adjacent to St Marks Basilico, this is not your place. But if you're looking for one of the best small luxury hotels in the artsy district of Doursoduro (directly across the grand canal overlooking St Marks) then you cannot miss. The staff/concierge is top notch. The carefully curated decor is stunning-a lovely marriage of the more traditional ornate furnishings you might expect in Italy, combined with beautiful murano chandeliers and modern bathroom appointments. We stayed in the Sala Noir or the "Black Room". It is on the second floor behind the reception desk up the stairs. Gorgeous room... we didn't mind the lovely bathroom which is up another stair case but if you need it to be on the same floor as the sleeping quarters you might opt for a room with a different configuration. It is plenty spacious and has all the modern technology with light controls etc. We took a private water taxi to the hotel which can be arranged. Alternatively you can take the vaporetto public transportation and walk a short distance. When we arrived they had champagne and an assortment of nuts on a tray. The breakfast which is included is made to order each morning and can be enjoyed on the private fourth floor terrace for guests only, in your room, in the lounge... basically anywhere in the charming house. They arranged everything to our specifications and the concierge took great to arrange transport, meal reservations etc. After this stay, we wouldn't dream of booking another hotel in Venezia. It is the quintessential experience for travelers looking for luxury with an understated elegance in a convenient and local spot across from the tourism craziness.