Absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Montecarlo! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful - they…read moremade us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The free breakfast was a huge plus - lots of variety, fresh pastries, fruit, and good coffee to start the day. And the unexpected bonus? They offer afternoon tea with little snacks, which was such a nice treat after a day of sightseeing. The rooms were super clean and comfortable, and the whole hotel had a charming, classic Venetian feel. You really can't beat the location -- just a couple minutes from St. Mark's Square but tucked away enough that it feels quiet and peaceful.

Starting with the positives. 1. We booked this hotel…read moreprimarily because of the location. If location is your primary reason to book this hotel is a great option. 2. The staff was helpful and pleasant. 3. The breakfast buffet had a good variety of food and was constantly attended to. My only complaint is our room was nothing like the photos of a Classic Double. The room was tiny. In fact in all of our travels this is the smallest room we have ever stayed in. Fortunately we only travel with backpacks and we only stayed a few nights. I would recommend the hotel also include pictures of room 214 in the description of a Classic Double.

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.

I decided to choose a different hotel for the end of our cruise in Venice than the start of our…read moretrip. This place had reasonably good rate compared to others so I booked it with fingers crossed. Very happy with this decision. The hotel is very modern and clean. We arrived very early in the morning but they held our bags for us and delivered them to the room before we got back mid-afternoon. There was cold lemon water in the lobby which was refreshing after walking in the hot weather. The tub was so deep! A bit scary getting in and out -- not good for anyone with mobility issues. Great for soaking! We only stayed a night and didn't try the buffet. Opted for light breakfast at the place a few doors north of the hotel. I had emailed the hotel before our arrival about a restaurant to go to for our anniversary and they responded quickly with a few, each with a paragraph explaining why they recommended it. A day or two before arrival, they asked if I needed anything else like flowers or any other special requests. We did try Casa Bonita across the canal and that was wonderful. Air conditioning was wonderful on the hot and humid day. We liked the quieter neighborhood and proximity to the boat stop. Local travel on the vaparetto and then the Alilaguna to the airport. I forgot to take photos of the interior.

Fabulous boutique hotel in the north side of Venice. On a canal in a great location. Near the water…read moretaxi stops so super convenient if you need to go to the busy tourist areas. Staff are amazing and super friendly and helpful. Rooms are small but modern and extremely comfortable. Breakfast is really good. The bar is nice too with great bartender.

This hotel is absolutely gorgeous! We stayed here 3 nights and enjoyed every minute of our stay…read more The lobby is beautiful and smells amazing. The staff is extremely accommodating and always welcoming us as we come and go. They help with all of our bags and everything we needed during our stay. The room was large especially for Italy and European hotels. It had a huge closet and large bathroom. The bed was wonderful and comfortable with fluffy down pillows and comforter. There was a welcome treat left for us with some special cookies. The mini bar is well stocked and reasonably priced. The bathroom has a walk in shower, big vanity and mirror and toilet plus bidet. The best feature was the towel heater! Not only does this dry your towels quickly but the warm towel as you step out of the shower is divine! All toiletries are provided including little extras like toothbrushes and shower caps. There was a hair dryer as well. The bathroom was well appointed. There is no detail left out at this hotel. The customer care is exceptionally good. They ensure every detail and comfort is provided. They are always willing to call water taxis and provide recommendations for dining. The lounge and bar are also lovely and they take exceptional care of guests. This will be our go to hotel chain especially this hotel in Venice for the lavish experience. Everything here was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

First and only night in Venice. 3.5 would be my actual rating but won't bump up to 4. It is a nice…read moreclean hotel in a very convenient location. Staff was friendly, accommodating, and professional. At the same time I was not blown away. My biggest issue and reason for my 3 stars is mostly based on the fact that I could/would not stay more than one night. We had a view of a wall and it was a struggle to even get to the window to look out. I didn't want to spend time in the room due to the fact that with no light coming in the room was dark. Not what I pictured my night in Venice to be. Others in our group had a similar lack luster view. Make sure you request a room with some kind of view. Breakfast was from 7 to 10am...we missed our "free" breakfast as we had to leave by 7am for the airport. They hotel provided a "breakfast to go" bag which was quite nice. I was impressed with that. The room has an Italian decour with gold and red colors. Shampoo and hand soap in pump bottles not individual containers. Coffee machine was excellent. Bidet in each room. Bed was comfy enough but I have had much better. Short walk to great cafes, restaurants and stores. 25 min walk to the heart of Venice. Depending how you go to airport (water taxi, car, bus and water taxi) I would say approximately 35 min. Hotel lobby is very nice, smaller than expected, and water and apples upon checking in. If I returned to Venice I personally would stay elsewhere.

Excellent location and nicely renovated. Bathroom was lovely and immaculate. Rooms on the small…read moreside but comfortable beds. We visited during a heat wave and the AC was greatly appreciated. We did not opt for the breakfast but others in our group that did said it was very good.

Positives: Great location. Steps from the water…read more Decent breakfast with dining area. Negatives: - Entering the building requires you to buzz in every single time. Sometimes the person isn't always at the desk. - They limit you on the number of room keys you're able to get. There was 4 of us and had to beg in order to get a second key. Threatened us that if we lost one it would be 50 euros. - The rooms themselves were tiny. We had a quadruple which meant 4 beds in a small room with little room to move. When researching hotels online, it's really tough to make out what the room configuration is. We were fine with small but this was way too small.

Wow right in the heart of all the designer stores is a great hotel. Historic and so beautiful…read more The staff is amazing and the room we got was large by Europe standards had a tub with jets and a rain shower from ceiling.

I really wanted to give this place a 5 star. Everything about it was perfect. It had a great…read moreambiance/ decor - really amazing. It was clean, had modern facilities. When it rained the concierge gave an umbrella. Our junior suite was such a beautiful room with just the ceiling alone worth taking pictures, big tub, rain shower stand up shower. Balcony windows that opened up to the canal. Has a personal boat dock in which we arrived and left from. Really amazing hotel. Only person who tainted it was Luca. Rude to guests; I'm even now thinking as I conclude this review to give it 3 stars. Fire this man.

Hotel Abbazia is in a great location -- walkable from the train station, close to the bus stop that…read moretakes you to the airport, and well... everything in Venice is sort of walkable. They serve a big breakfast buffet full of pastries, fruit, eggs, bacon, plenty of the usual and... chicken wings. Yes, chicken wings at breakfast. I had one just because. Overall, it's quantity over quality, but there's enough to find something you'll like. The room was large and open. It felt like I was staying in a monastery, which makes sense since this place used to be one. The bathroom was huge too, especially for Venice. And... that's where the good ends. The AC wasn't operational in April. I asked for a fan, but they don't have any. I was told to just open the windows. We did -- huge mistake. There are no screens, and this is a lagoon city, so yes... mosquitoes. We all got devoured both nights. Each of us ended up with 8-10 bites per night that turned into big, itchy welts. I'd never stay here again.

This hotel is very creative. It was made in 1874 (I think), and looks like a palace! The rooms are…read morevery clean, the breakfast is amazing, and the service is excellent! I recommend staying here if you're looking for a relaxing place to stay for the night!

We stayed here for two nights on our honeymoon. It was sweet, cozy, and absolutely charming. The…read moreman that checked us in (owner perhaps?) was incredibly kind and hospitable. The rooms were clean and lovely. The location was great; rooms were affordable. There was free wifi and complimentary breakfast which was perfect, homemade. I have not one bad thing to say about this place and I wouldn't think twice about staying here again!

We had a great two-night stay at the clean, comfortable B&B in Venice. Our triple room was just…read morethe right size for three adults. The bathroom was small but efficient. The breakfast was more than we expected. Most importantly, the owners were friendly and helpful from the time we made our reservation until we checked out. Their pre-trip emails made it easy to find the hotel, and they gave us great suggestions and helpful information about Venice.