My stay at Palazzo Odoni was absolutely wonderful. We were greeted not only by Alessandro at the front desk but also by the hotel dog, Maffy! Everything about Palazzo Odoni deserves an A+. Palazzo Odoni Location: A+ What a great location in the lagoon. After arriving at Marco Polo Airport, my husband and I took the ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma. From Piazzale Roma, walking to Palazzo Odoni took less than five minutes. Similarly, when we checked out of Palazzo Odoni and walked to the train station, we also had a five-minute walk. I loved the courtyard entrance into Palazzo Odoni. When entering the courtyard before walking up the stairs, you would never know that you're in a city with hundreds of people outside. The courtyard was so quiet that I could have heard a pin drop. Palazzo Odoni Staff: A+ I emailed Palazzo Odoni about a week prior to my arrival in Venice to inquire about making reservations for lunch at Enoteca ai Artisti after I experienced problems contacting the restaurant via phone. Alberto at Palazzo Odoni was very kind to call the restaurant on my behalf and schedule a reservation for us. (By the way, that restaurant was incredible!) Alessandro was very helpful with giving us directions and advice on getting around the city. We arrived about 45 minutes before our room was ready, and he provided us coffee on the house during our wait. One more note about the staff: Palazzo Odoni also comes with a hotel dog. That's an A+ no matter what. Palazzo Odoni Rooms: A+ Our room was small and quaint but very clean and lovely. The view from the room and bathroom were wonderful! The Venetian-themed decor was pretty and very fitting for the whole building. Our room was quiet, and we slept very well. Palazzo Odoni Food: A+ The breakfast at Palazzo Odoni was incredible! The croissants and small pastries were fresh and delicious. Also available were meats, cheeses and fruits, which were also fantastic. Even the morning coffee was wonderful. Everything about Palazzo Odoni -- the convenient location, courteous staff, Maffy, the wonderful rooms and the great food -- made our stay in Venice absolutely perfect. If and when I return to Venice, Palazzo Odoni will be my one and only choice for a hotel. I absolutely recommend it. read more

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We recently had a wonderful stay at the Residence Palazzo Odoni in Venice. Our host Michele was there to meet us, was very polite and helped us with our bags. Our party of 3 stayed in the Tiziano apartment. It is very spacious, has a nice small kitchen, great AC, and ample seating areas. The apartment's main sitting and dining area is decorated in a traditional palazzo style. The comfy bed and pull out sofa are deftly slip covered IKEA products. Access to this apartment requires many stair steps. Approx 30 steps to get to the lobby, and another 14 steps inside the apartment to get to the bathroom and bedroom. The lower floor of the apt has sleeping for 3, plus 2 more upstairs. There is plenty of hot water and a Jucuzzi tub. Sleeping was comfortable, heavy traditional drapes keep out the morning light. We used the #5 ACTV bus to get to and from the Marco Polo Airport. The Odoni is only a 10 min walk from Piazzale Roma bus and vaporetto stops. Near the Vaporetto stop is a bank (withdraw Euros from teller machining using Visa card, with PIN), also the COOP supermarket, where you can stock up on goodies for the fridge. There are many good restaurants and shops close by. I strongly recommend this place to families that can easily climb all those steps. read more

Residence Palazzo Odoni - The courtyard. - Apartments Near Me - Venezia, VE

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This place could be so much more... Let me start off by saying that this was not my first time in Venice, so I am very familiar with Canal and Venice life. Also, it's not my first time at a Residence style apartment, so we knew what to expect. We spent 3 nights in Venice before joining a cruise. We wanted a residence style apartment because we enjoy going to the local stores, buying fresh meats, cheeses, breads, and olives for breakfasts. A great way to taste the local fare. The building has a rich history, rooms are nicely decorated and spacious. HOWEVER!! What is not mentioned on the website, is that you climb 48 steps to get to the hotel entrance. Fine for us, but I saw several guests for the Residence and Hotel (same place, by the way) that were struggling to bring their luggage up and down. The attendant front desk to the Hotel, which shares the hallway as the Residence, refuses to help in any way. This was explained beforehand, however a friend that was traveling with us got a small cut on his arm from one of their glass lamps while checking in, and asked the attendant for a tissue to stop the bleeding. The man said no, because my friend wasn't a guest at the hotel portion. Shame. Also, in our apartment, there were 2 air-conditioning and heating units. Neither one worked. It was 85 during the day during our stay, and the sun heats up the rooms quite a bit, so at night it was miserably hot. So, the first night, we had the windows open to let the cool air in. We had a canal facing room, and EVERYTHING echoes up and down the canal, including boat noises, travelers and locals walking, talking, laughing, and singing. We finally closed the windows at 2AM and sweated the night out. And for the next 2 nights as well. Our friend's apartment didn't have a working air-conditioner either, nor did the 2 German girls next to us. All said it was too hot to sleep comfortably. Now let's talk cleanliness. I have included pictures. The air vent in the bathroom had a thick layer of dust. So did all the furniture not at waist height, such as the coat racks. There were stains on the wall from spilt wine from a previous guest that never was cleaned. The curtains were torn, and smelled of cigarette smoke. The floor between the living room and bedroom had chunks taken out of the concrete, and when you walk past, you step on little concrete pebbles. The place really needed a good cleaning. When you want someone to clean the room, you leave a note on the door, otherwise they don't come. This is fine, except when they do come, all they do is make the bed and empty trash. No clean towels, no clean sheets, no replacement of soap. My wife went to complain, but there was nobody in the Residence office, which was most of the time. So, she talked to the Hotel attendant (remember, they are separate, yeah right), and he thankfully went to the hall closet and got fresh supplies for us. This same Hotel attendant also came to our room at 9:00 PM, the night before we were due to leave, and said that Michele, the owner, sent him to collect the money for the rooms. Unbelievable. Michele, please put some effort into the Apartments. Like I said, this please could be awesome, but it failed. read more

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Communication with the owner is great before you arrive but once you meet him, he is not welcoming and/or friendly. I'm surprised by all the good reviews. We stayed 3 nights. The second night, someone stayed above us and you could hear every single footstep. It was so loud that the mirror and vanity were shaking against the walls which led to no sleep. The last night, there was no hot water and I could not find the night porter on duty. We were left to shower with cold water. Mind you, it was less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside. On top of that, Michele was very rude towards my family. Our sink was clogged the first day we got there and we had only used it to wash our hands. Michele said he would fix it right away but as we were conversing, he asked us to "speak English". Are you kidding me? We are from the United States where English is our first language. He had a very thick accent which is to be expected but he's asking us to speak English? On top of that, when we checked out, I asked him.. "everything all good?" He replied "it's a mess up there. Stuff all over the floor. It's ok the maid will do her job". I couldn't tell if he was trying to be funny or not. We did not leave the apartment a mess by any means. Yes, the beds were not made but obviously they need to change the sheets for the next guests so I would assume it would be ok to leave the beds unmade... also, we asked for clean towels at one point. It didn't seem like the Palazzo was fully packed with guests but they didn't even have any towels left!!! Also, I saw someone else write that Michele charged them 4€ a day per person. The tax is supposed to be 2.50€ a day per person so he is lying and scamming people. He also said that this is cash only so this leads me to believe that he is pocketing the money. I am currently staying at another apartment in another city and the tax is 2.50€ and they allowed us to pay by credit card. The only positive thing I have to say about this place is that it is very close to Piazzale Roma which is where the bus drops you off. It also isn't too far from the train station. If you are going to St Marks Square, it is about a 25 minute walk if you don't get lost. I loved the city of Venice so getting lost wasn't a big deal to me. If I ever come back, I would not stay here. There are plenty of other apartments when you check Orbitz for about the same prices. read more

It's also a hotel, just saying. My experiences: Once you get out of the train/bus station, the hotel is easy to find using the map the hotel has on their website. You simply ring the bell and the door opens, which might sound annoying, but it actually gives a vintage feeling. After being kindly welcomed by the hotel owner, we were taken up to our very clean room. He showed us how everything worked, and after that, left. There was a little bowl filled with sweets on the table as a welcoming gift as well. The room we had was nice, old-looking but very modern. It had a jacuzzi because we had a suite, but taking little peeks showed that the other rooms were nice as well. Ours also had a TV, a minibar, a balcony, a safe, and a separate closet. Breakfast tasted absolutely great! A woman asked us if we would like some coffee, and brought it to our table. There were croissants, little breads, you could make toast, there was cereal, and other delicious toppings! Once you are ready to view the city, everything is (as it is in Venice) at a walking distance, and the same goes for the hotel. The hotel had a beautiful view from our room, by the way. All in all, a great family run hotel, with friendly staff and beautiful rooms. Breakfast was amazing, and so was Venice. Definitely a recommendation. ~ Jelmer read more

The apartment is beautiful and so is the view. You are walking distance from everything you need to see. You are greeted by Michele the owner and his cute dog Maffy. It is like you are sleeping in a museum. Michele is very helpful and shows directions to everywhere and when to be there. Finally it is a big apartment and has two floors. read more