- beautiful room with a canal view and GREAT AC. Really enjoyed the good water pressure and the…read moretravel shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel, too, after a long day sightseeing. - fantastic breakfast buffet with a beautiful view. Nothing can really beat this view! - very close to water bus station (3 min walk) and about 10 min walk from the train station. mobility note: the first bridge you need to cross to get to the hotel may be difficult if you have mobility concerns and/or have large luggage. The hotel can help arrange a porter for you - approx. €15 for 2 large bags. - very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Would absolutely stay here next time we're in Venice!

We stayed here in Venice and it was an excellent find. It's less than 10 minutes walk from the…read morePiazzale Roma and only 2 from the closest water taxi station. When we arrived, we were shown to the room immediately after a brief introduction to the hotel and city. We were offered any advice we needed as well as access to concierge services gratis. The staff was welcoming and friendly as well. It's very comfortable. The room decor was elegant and the bed was wonderful after a long trip. Coffee and a welcome bottle of Prosecco were also waiting for us. The view is really, truly right on the canal. It's fantastic but surprisingly quiet at night, likely due to the excellent windows We took the water taxi to the San Marco Square then walked back and it was about a 30 minute walk with beautiful shops and restaurants almost the entire way. Final note, the breakfast was a very good value with a diverse selection and excellent coffee. We recommend this hotel wholeheartedly.

Initially, I was a bit disappointed about the location when my group arrived at the hotel. Being at…read morethe terminus of the land bridge to the mainland with the train station nearby and lots of vehicles and parking, I thought, "Oh great, I'm stuck out away from everything cool in Venice." As it turned out, it made me see a broader view of Venice, discover different places and the hotel itself was lovely (with canals, bridges and everything Venice nearby!) During my last visit, I stayed near the Rialto Bridge in a pensione, so this visit was quite a change. And I loved it! The AC Hotel was modern, clean and excellent overall. The room was small, but comfortable, well-designed and quiet. Service was always attentive and exceptional. I utilized the common area a bit and enjoyed the seating, drink selection as well as breakfast and coffee. Overall, I was quite enjoyed my stay and would easily return there on my next visit to Venice. 4.95 stars

A very nice and comfortable hotel. The rooms are smaller than American hotels, but you're not here…read moreto sit in your room! Staff was very friendly on checkin. Breakfast is 20€ and honestly not really worth it. You're minutes away from exploring Venice.

My wife and i stayed at The St. Regis. It was a beautiful hotel. Built in the 1800s and renovated…read morein 2019. The hotel was beautiful. Very kind staff. Walking distance from everything you want in Venice. They gave us a free bottle of Bellini when we checked in. Great breakfast buffet right on the water, that was included with our room for being Marriott elite members. This has to be one of the nicest best hotels in Venice. The only somewhat downside is that because this is such a nice hotel, room service and the food options at the hotel are completely overpriced. But that's the case almost everything in Venice from what we saw. If there was some more reasonable food and beverage options at this hotel i would have given it 5 stars

We came here for a few nights recently and got there right at the absolute BEST time, as the…read moreweather right before our stay was rainy and cold and on our date of departure, it was cloudy and cold.  This hotel is amazing to enjoy during nice, sunny weather!!  Sitting outside overlooking the Grand Canal while enjoying wine, bubbles, cocktails, or even morning breakfast was something we enjoyed multiple times per day!   Since we had never been to Venice we didn't know how to get from the train station to this hotel, but a quick call with the concierge staff helped immensely!  They literally directed us via phone to exactly where to go, which private boat taxi stand to go to.  Once our boat pulled up, they were all waiting outside on the dock for us!  They helped us off the boat, welcomed us to the St Regis, and immediately took our luggage from the boat.  (FYI - Be sure to budget for these private taxis, they're rather expen$ive!  This one from the train station was 88eu.  One from Burano to here is about 170eu, and one from here to the VCE airport is 160eu)   A staff member took us straight to check-in, where a nice young lady immediately checked us in, providing all the necessary information we needed and then a butler took us to our room.  We had a partial Grand Canal view room, which was a slight upgrade from the basic room.  The butler reviewed the entire property with us prior to taking us to the room, such as showing us their bar, restaurant, patio, quiet room, etc.  She then took us to our room which was very nicely furnished.  The bathroom was amazing, spacious, and had heated floors!  The shower was huge, with a seat and large bath sheets in the shower area hanging on towel warmers.  The bed was very comfy and the linens were perfect.   This property is located perfectly to see so much from it as well as be able to walk nearly anywhere on the island in about 20 minutes max.  Of course, they have their private large boat dock on the Grand Canal, where you can get a water taxi to take you anywhere you want also.  All the shopping you might want to do (Prada, Tiffany, Armani, etc) is a very quick few minutes walk away.   The staff were all very pleasant and helpful.  Their concierge service is 24x7 and they are a wealth of information.  They are busy, so fortunately there were always two at the counter, but plenty of others you could talk to if you had a question or a need.  The onsite restaurant and bar were excellent, and there are numerous other dining and drinking options within a short walking distance.   This was an amazing experience, one we'll definitely want to come back and enjoy again!

Absolutely a top tier experience. It is its own island across the water from Venice. The moment…read moreyour water taxi landed the staff is there to meet all your needs. The venue just has everything you ever wanted in a resort. The rooms are beautiful with your own balcony and sitting areas. Family friendly with kids activities. Water taxi to Venice every 30 minutes.

Loved everything about the JW in Venice. It's truly an island getaway away from the busy area of…read moreSt Marks Square. It's located on its on island so there are pluses and minuses. Plus it's serene and spacious, private and more upscale. It's a 15 -20 minute boat ride from the hotel to St Mark's Square they have a complimentary shuttle that runs every 30 minutes from the square and the hotel. Minuses it's away from the city center so not many choices for dinner. For me definitely more pluses than minuses. We took a private water taxi from the train station which we paid out of pocket but was worth it vs walking from the train station to the pick up area at St Mark's Square. We had free breakfast buffet each morning and and there were so many choices, both hot and cold. They even had an omelette station. Everyone was very friendly and the restaurant was beautiful. Our check-in process was smooth and easy. Stefano was great. The room was super spacious with a huge closet, huge bathroom and a great view. The grounds were beautiful and we took walks every morning. They have a rooftop pool, which is heated although we did not use it. There was a great view and restaurant from up there.

This review is long over due but since I had consistent and great experiences when I stayed here in…read moreboth 2014 and 2019 I have to share why I love this spot. I first found out about this place when I was asking for recommendations of where to stay in Venice on FB as everything seemed overpriced. This hotel came as a recommendation for a travel agent friend and it was the best hotel I stayed at while in Italy. The front desks employees (shout out to John Luca) are so helpful in assisting you on where to eat and how to get to certain places. Upon my return visit they gave me the same room that I had on my previous visit which was a thrill as I could see St Mark's square from my window. The rooms are clean and typically size for Europe. The breakfast they serve is fabulous!! And the location truly cannot be beat. Not only is Lido a fabulous alternative to Venice but Hotel Panorama is directly across from the water bus station making getting around a breeze. I would stay here again and again and recommend it to anyone!

What a wonderful hotel. The hotel is situated on the Lido, which is by far a nicer place than the…read moreextremely busy main island of Venice. The hotel is very clean, quiet and great value for money. All members of staff cannot do enough for you and no job is a problem. The breakfast buffet is amazing, I think the best quality and size I have ever witnessed, we were stuffed after this and it lasted all day for us! There is a lovely little roof garden here which overlooks the lagoon and St Marks square. Its amazing to sit and watch the world go by from here. I would thoroughly recommend the Hotel Panorama. If staying here get the great value week pass on the vaporetto (water taxi). Also if you have time, take the mini cruise to the amazing Island of Burano, such an amazing place, the laws of this island state that all houses must be different colours

Found this charming little place on Hotwire. It was reasonably priced in the off season and came…read morewith free WiFi and breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean and tidy and well appointed if a little dated. But, that's part of the charm. It's not one of those sharp-cornered, IKEA decored, chains that turns your whole soul beige. The bathroom is tiny but convenient with everything you need. The view was AMAZING. I doubt that I will experience that view again and I'm okay with that. I've done it. You should, too. The breakfast that everyone raves about was a little disappointing. I think it's a shame that y'all have been subjected to food that makes y'all believe that a mediocre buffet of overcooked eggs and prepackaged pastries is amazing. I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of your palate. Be warned that you'll be paying some sort of tax at the end of your stay. It's like $5-$8 a day. Don't freak out. I'm sure you'll be fine. Be warned that there are VERY limited options for late night food. There's a bar around the corner that has sandwiches.

Well I I got up at 5:15 am and the lobby was open. I asked to sit inside until breakfast as it was…read moredark hot and then pouring rain and lightening and was told no as the man at the desk said 6am PERIOD. He sat in the air conditioning with lights on as I rotted and got soaked. Wow. On a side note one of the other guests had their room flooded in the rain storm. I would stay away from here and find a different hotel here as there are many and much much better I am sure. Was told by samual at the desk that the owner did not care. Just told to keep people out no matter what until 6 am. Wow Samual is such an asset to this company!

I stayed here during the Venice Film Festival and therefore paid a lot more than usual. It is a…read moregood 3 star hotel and the personnel is very nice and well mannerred. I recommend it if you're not looking for fancy stuff. Very well located: 15 minutes walk from the Casino and 5 minutes walk from the boats that take you to central Venice.

Nice, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast inclusive with room. Good value. Short 5 min walk from…read morewater-bus stop. Front desk, Marco, was super helpful and really made our stay more comfortable; lui è molto bravo! 5 minutes from local piazza, bus stops, trattorias, grocery stores (3) and shopping. Great barber just off piazza near grocery store COOP. Marco recommended Ristorante Gran Viale - (locals eat there) - exceptional! Pasta Carbonara was very good and Insalata Caprese was wonderful. Hotel Rigel was built in the 1960's and retains a unique charm. Staff is attentive and accommodating. Ask for room with furnished balcony, makes for nice dining alfresco after a long day of site seeing in Venice. Cool breezes, nice neighborhood. In summer expect Wisconsin-size Mosquitos! We'd stay again and again! This place will not disappoint.

Gorgeous and old fashioned. I love the charm of this hotel and it's a great place to stay and near…read morethe water taxis

I feel like Hotel Saturnia is my family's litttle secret and I hate to share it....but...superb…read morelocation, superb staff, very comfortable rooms and breakfast is delicious. nothing bad to say and much praise!

*Review is for the "Wellness Apartments", not the Paruta hotel…read more Great location in Venice and for the size of the apartment, it was a great price. Modern and spacious living space. Walkable distance to everything we needed to do with lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Hotel staff (at Palazzo Paruta) was so friendly and we really appreciated their help in booking a private transfer to the airport for us for the morning of our departure (FYI - €180 for an early 4:30AM pickup at the St. Angelo port, 5 min walk from the apartment). We stayed in room 704 and having the balcony was wonderful - we spent so much time out there drinking wine, people watching, and relaxing in the evenings after a long day out. Bed was comfortable (duvet covers vs. sheets!), two TVs - one in living room area and one in bedroom, clean and very luxurious shower with both a rainfall shower and a regular detachable shower head, and a soaking tub that we didn't use but seemed to be very clean and well-maintained. As a note, due to the "wellness apartments" not operating like a hotel and per Italian regulations, there is no cleaning service or breakfast offered; however, we were surprised to come back one day to see our towels had been folded. After reaching out to their front desk, they confirmed it was indeed in their cleaning service who will only come in to fold and/or replenish towels. We were asked to use the do not disturb sign if we did not want this service. Overall we had a wonderful stay here and would absolutely come back next time we are in Venice.

Absolutely excellent stay at Palazzo Paruta Apartments!…read more The apartment with a terrace was exceptionally clean, and had all our basic needs. It was on a quiet street (the whole area is mostly quiet) and a ~7min walk to the more bustling areas of Venice. We loved it! I would recommend this property & would definitely stay here again! The staff was also super kind and helpful (directions, recommendations, etc). Some other tips: From the airport we took a water taxi for 15€ each and it took 45 min to get the S'Angelo stop which was then a ~7 minute walk to the lobby! Be mindful there are stairs you must walk up & down (like in most of Venice). You can also get to the Santa Lucia train station from the S'Angelo stop in about 35 minutes! Take the 1 line towards Rialto. ask if you need help at the stop, captains were very friendly! Overall, during our 3 day stay we walked pretty much everywhere! I would 100% recommend this property and hope to come again!!

Located next to the train station and within 3 minutes walking distance to train terminal, water…read morebus, taxi, stores and restaurants. The hotel is mentioned really well. They have excellent front desk people. Alvise was great in answering questions, always smiling and very good in guiding us places to eat, catch water bus, gondola service etc. We reached an hour early and lucky to get a room. Checked in without any issues and went to get some good and sightseeing. Rooms are maintained well. We had a queen bed , with 2 additional twin beds. The wifi is great in the hotel rooms. The shower had nice flow and very spacious bathrooms. Everything is maintained really well. We had a situation with Ac and the staff at night time cane and assisted us out. The breakfast was fabulous best so far we had in hotels. It was a grand buffet. The luggage storage rooms came handy, and we enjoyed the stay and will definitely consider it again.

It's official! My favorite city so far in Italy was Venice! Despite all the horror stories about…read morethe flooding, I was happy to still have the chance to visit this city while I was in Italy. During my recent stay in Venice, I reserved the Hotel Abbazia as it was one of the best locations near the Santa Lucia Railway Station. Literally, the hotel was 700 ft from the station, down an alleyway as I passed several restaurants; you can't beat the convenience and the price! For a budget hotel, this was a simple and decent stay--the room offers a small flat-screen TV, iron board and hairdryer, mini-refrigerator and air conditioner, and a hard ol' mattress queen bed, not the most comfortable bed but it was doable for the time that I spent there. The only thing it didn't offer was a damn elevator; BOO! Good thing for friends because my homegirl and her boyfriend were able to take my heavy ass suitcase up to the second floor or else a sista' would have been struggling! The hallways to the bedrooms were this sexy red lighting that automatically came on when it sensed any movement. I liked it but I sensed that my friends thought it was pretty creepy. The hotel offers a beautiful elegant dining/bar area with a gorgeous chandelier. This is also where free breakfast is served in the morning. I hear breakfast offered an array of different pastries and fruit. If you have time to eat breakfast, I would give it a shot. Make sure you also check out the back-garden seating area. It's perfect for enjoying your breakfast in the morning or coming out to get some fresh air. The staff during the evening was nice, however, I felt that the gentleman became irritated with me as the bedroom door had slammed shut on me as I was walking my friends out of my bedroom, and it just so happened that I had left my keys in the room. Also, just like similar hotels in Italy, the air conditioners turn off after a certain time, making these rooms stuffy. The only option I had was to open the window; UGH. The rooms are quiet, I couldn't hear my neighbors at all. The bathroom was super small, and the showers were not the best. The water temperature only provided cold water; BOO! You can tell the facility is a little outdated and needs some TLC. Within the area alone, there are varies different restaurants. Once you walk out of the hotel, you are right in front of all the activities. You can take a Water Boat to any side of Venice, or you can do what I did and just walk the whole City as its pretty doable to do in 8 hours. There are also bars all throughout the area, making for a great night. If you are looking for more of a convenient hotel near the station and close to many of the landmarks in Venice, I would definitely recommend this hotel if you are staying for less than 2 nights. P.S-If you are planning to leave your luggage at this hotel as you roam the Venice area, please note that this hotel doesn't lock the door to the luggage room. Make sure you take your valuables with you.