Albergo Best Western San Marco Venice

Hotel Albergo Best Western San Marco - Venice

Hotel: 3 stars

Piazza San Marco Ponte dei Dai 877 - Calle dei Fabbri - 30124 Venice

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  • 8.68.6
  • 6.86.8
  • 6.96.9
  • 7.77.7
  • 8.88.8

 ‹‹ We booked these rooms months ahead and got an incredible rate. I had some doubts because of previous mediocre reviews, but this hotel was truly excellent. We...››

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About Albergo San Marco, Best Western

exterior Hotel Albergo Best Western San Marco exterior Albergo Best Western San Marco hotel is situated in the heart of Venice, a few steps from St. Mark's Square, close to the Dei Dai Bridge.

The property, housed in a historical building dating back to 1857, is the ideal place for discovering the secrets of the Serenissima Republic.

On-site amenities include a bar, lift, laundry service and the La Colomba restaurant. A multilingual staff can organize excursions to the nearby islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

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Location of Albergo San Marco, Venice

  • Hotel Albergo Best Western San Marco Piazza San Marco Ponte dei Dai 877 - Calle dei Fabbri Venice

    City Area:San Marco

  • Venice area: San Marco

    Position of the zone in the city

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Rooms at Albergo San Marco (Best Western)

Hotel Albergo Best Western San Marco guest room double room The hotel has 55 single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, standard and superior. The rooms feature a private bathroom with hairdryer.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safe, mini bar, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, heating and Internet connection.

Some rooms overlook a typical Venetian canal.

  • Air conditioning
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Heating
  • Mini bar
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
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Breakfast at Albergo Best Western San Marco

Breakfast breakfast room A continental breakfast buffet is served from 7.15 a.m. until 10.15 a.m. in the breakfast room.

Hotel Facilities

  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Lift/elevator
  • Room service - limited hour
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Luggage room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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Hotel Reviews Albergo San Marco (Best Western)

7.47.4

Gabriele Silver
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Mar 2007

Only stayed for one night. Very convenient location just behind St. Mark's square. Breakfast was very basic and disappointing but the location made up for it.

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Carolyn McMurray
Not Specified
USA, Nov 2008

We booked these rooms months ahead and got an incredible rate. I had some doubts because of previous mediocre reviews, but this hotel was truly excellent. We were actually given two beautiful rooms on the top floor, both with balconies overlooking the campanile of San Marco. The staff was among the most courteous we encountered in Europe, and the location couldn't have been better. One just gets off at the San Marco vaporetto stop, walks across the square, takes one of the couple of tunnels leading through the shopping gallery on the other side, crosses a bridge, and the hotel is there. The Cathedral is five minutes away, and so are many, many good restaurants and shops. We will definitely return.

9.49.4

MW
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2008

You cannot find a better location for the sites of Venice. This hotel is literally steps from the Piazza San Marco and easily walkable to Ponte di Rialto!

2.42.4

RL
Mature couple
Australia, Apr 2008

At nearly $600 / night ,tiny stuffy room facing a wall,I was hoping that internet might be included .but alas NO -well, yes if you throw in another $20 --for 1 hour! A totally over priced hotel -the worst decision I have made in my travels- in relation to my travel dollars

9.49.4

Silvana Fishlock
Group
Italy, Jan 2008

A really efficiently run, no nonsense, comfortable hotel, with informed and helpful staff. If you are planning to spend most of your time sight-seeing, and want a comfortable, all-facilities, centrally-located hotel, this is the one.

7.37.3

Antonio Ruggieri
Gay Couple
USA, Aug 2007

The hotel was convenient to Piazza San Marco and the room was clean and comfortable. The only problem was the air conditioning unit that was portable and extremely noisy. The breakfast was well stocked and the staff friendly and helpful.

5.95.9

Franck CHARTON
Mature couple
France, Mar 2007

nice hotel, very close to san marco place... but very noisy!!!!

9.99.9

BW
Family with older children
USA, Nov 2006

very very close to san marco. 15 steps and you are in the piazza. very very good breakfast. we had a quad that actually had two seperate rooms. perfect stay. thank you

7.67.6

JUAN PABLO ARRUEBARRENA ELIZALDE
Young couple
Spain, Oct 2006

LA LOCALIZAcion es dificil de mejorar y las instalaciones/servicios del hotel son correctos, por lo que le convierte en un hotel recomendable para hospedarse en Venecia. El único inconveniente es que si la habitación está en un piso bajo, se oyen demasiados ruidos de la calle

7.17.1

Henry Huta
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2006

Air conditioning was poor. Room was small and somtimes smelly. Surroundings were great.

4.14.1

Melanie Gonzalez
Single leisure traveller
USA, Mar 2006

The staff was unfriendly and surprisingly rude. The room was small but satisfactory and the hotel is in a good location, however I did not receive the quality of service for the price that I paid.

9.19.1

JS
Not Specified
Ireland, Jan 2006

Location of hotel excellent. Staff competent and nice, but not overly friendly or welcoming. Room was fine but very noisy every morning; there was a lot of noise on the corridors. Also the picture of the bedroom on Venere was slightly misleading; the room was not as nice as it looked on the website in reality. Also we paid extra for a 'double superior' room and i'm not sure how the room we stayed in was any different from a regular 'double room'. When we asked at reception we were given a vague answer. Breakfast facilities great.

3.93.9

RH
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Dec 2005

horrible characterless surroundings; instant coffee and very poor quality breakfast; horrible cheap + nasty! overpriced

6.16.1

Andree Mercier
Single leisure traveller
Canada, Oct 2005

location in venise very good but the rooms are not well insulalted and the sound of the street is too loud. impossible to sleep before 12,am, Not good ventilation too, only an old pinguino who do not work realy.

6.46.4

Frank Cannistra
Family Group
USA, Sep 2005

The hotel is conveniently located 50 meters from San Marco Square, which makes it easy to get to when your dropped off at on the Grand Canal water taxi stop. The rooms and bathroom are clean, but very small. Youll be bumping into each other quite a lot. The breakfast was adequate. I would strongly advise against taking the Morono glass factory tour arranged by the front desk. You feel somewhat preasured to make a purchase due to the individual salesman assigned to each party. If you go don't buy anything at the factory! I did and saw the exact same piece in Venice for 1/3 of what I paid.

9.69.6

CV
Couple with children
Uruguay, Jul 2005

The suite 503 was far better than expected.

9.59.5

SB
Heterosexual Couple
Canada, Jul 2005

Fantastic location. If using Alilaguna getting off at the Zattere stop means one less set of steps to lug your baggage over. Friendly service

9.79.7

Pat Davis
Family Group
USA, Mar 2005

Hotel is in a great location - just steps from the Piazza San Marco and in the middle of lots of shopping and restaurants. We began our gondola tour from the canal directly beside the hotel. We were traveling as a family and had a spacious two-bedroom suite overlooking a courtyard - very comfortable. A variety of foods were served at breakfast in a pleasant room on the street.

8.68.6

WB
Family Group
United Kingdom, May 2005

Expensive but Venice is expensive. Personal response to correspondence to clarify services and facilities excellent. Found exact location on a map from another website: would be useful if that was on website of the hotel.

7.57.5

IM
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Apr 2005

This is a hotel for those whose criteria are "location, location and location". We had a superior room which looked onto a central courtyard and was quiet. The area is not quite so quiet - the extra cost was worth it.

9.09.0

LB
Group of friends
France, May 2005

nous etions 2 couples l hotel nous a propose au depart 1 suite avec 2 chambre et 1 salle de bain alors que nous etions pas de meme famille mais apres nous nous sommes arrange l autre couple a eu une autre chambre

9.69.6

RG
Group of friends
USA, Apr 2005

We really enjoyed our experience here,from the welcome at the front desk to check-out, everyone was professional and friendly. The breakfast was delicious and the service more than good. We had a corner room with a nice view but it was noisy at times. Overall we would recommend this hotel to anyone.

7.67.6

HC
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Dec 2004

The hotel itself is good,the location is excellent! but the attitude of the staff is poor. also, i need to wait for a long time to get the hot water!

9.49.4

Laurent Boes
Heterosexual Couple
Belgium, Nov 2004

Very sympathetic hotel really very close to the St Marco plaza! In november the hotel was very quiet, so I don't knwo what the situation is in full tourism period.

7.57.5

Raja Sekhar Ravi
Family Group
United Kingdom, Aug 2004

Eventhough the hotel in Venice is very near by, it is also noisy outside the hotel until late night, otherwise the stay in these hotels is good as said initially through the web pages

9.99.9

JM
Family Group
United Kingdom, Jul 2004

Excellent value for money. We were suprised to find a hotel of this quality and price so close to the city centre. The staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms very clean.

4.54.5

David Arnold
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Feb 2004

I would not stay at this hotel again. The only thing it has is location just off Piazza San Marco. I don't recommend anyone stay at this hotel unless they are deaf or the last one to go to sleep in Venice. Way too much street and hotel noise. We stayed here out of necessity after staying at the All'Angelo earlier in the week. The All'Angelo had it's faults but was still twice the hotel at almost half the price.

7.37.3

SB
Heterosexual Couple
Brazil, Dec 2003

The hotel is well located and indeed very close to Piazza San Marco. It is a bit far to get there on foot from the train station (40 minutes walk). But it is ok if you catch a boat. The room is a bit small but comfortable.

7.77.7

JB
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2003

Venice - always expensive, but booking through venere.com saved us over €100 a night! Superb location right behind St. Marks Square. Our room overlooked a canal - charming and always interesting. The only problem was 'Acqua Alta' which meant finding some devious routes around St. marks to keep our feet relatively dry.

9.69.6

James Ford
Family Group
USA, Oct 2003

The location, across a canal behind Piazza San Marco was ideal. At night you could hear the orchestras. In fact, I usually had a nightcap at the Caffeé Florian. The street the hotel is on leads directly to good shops and restautants. The food at breakfast was excellent. However, the coffee was terrible. We only ate in the hotel the first morning and went to nearby places the rest of the stay.

7.17.1

JP
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2003

Location and general features of the hotel were very good. The only fault was the very poor quality breakfast which resulted in us eating breakfast out of the hotel.

9.69.6

Pamela Morgan
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2003

We had a wonderful stay, but more detailed directions as to how to find the property (i.e where to look on St Marks Square to find the access road) would have been useful.

5.05.0

HL
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2003

Disappointing room with an uncomfortable bed. Needs oil on its cupboard doors and the tiny shower leaked very badly all over the small bathroom. Great location just off St Marks. Breakfast was ok. It is fine for a place to sleep-no great luxury! Enjoy.

8.38.3

DON CAMERON
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Aug 2003

Welcoming property in a terrific location. Attentive, friendly staff.

9.79.7

Robert Lane
Couple with children
United Kingdom, Aug 2003

An excellent hotel, immediately off St Mark's Square, and yet quiet and peaceful. Fantastic position for exploring Venice, and very helpful staff. Would happily stay there again.

6.16.1

LUCIA MACARI
Couple with children
United Kingdom, Jul 2003

I WISHED THAT THE STAFF HAD INFORMED ME THAT EXTERNAL BUILDING WORK WOULD RESTRICT MY USE OF OPENING ANY WINDOWS OR SHUTTERS. PERMANENT DARKNESS IN THE ROOM DIDNOT PERTURB ME VERY MUCH AS IN VENICE ONE IS OUT DOOR MOST OF THE TIME, BUT OUT OF CURTESY I SHOULD HAVE BEEN WARNED AND A REDUCTION SHOULD DEFINATELY HAVE BEEN MADE. GREAT LOCATION FOR AN OLD HOTEL.

5.45.4

RB
Single leisure traveller
United Kingdom, Jun 2003

My stay was generally pleasant, the only exception being one rather sour lady in the restaurant (shortish blond hair) who made it obvious to all that she did not like 'tourists' of any kind and was backed up by other guests during my stay. The other two girls (of filipino descent) were very courteous. It spoiled what was in other respects a good experience of venice. I suggest that you caution her appropriately regarding her general attitude, as that would be the only reason why I (and others) would not return to that hotel for future visits to venice. I am sorry I could not give a better report, but I'd rather be honest so that you can give a better service to others in the future. All the best Richard Brister

8.48.4

Tracey Perez
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Jun 2003

San Marco is a lovely hotel and the staff and courteous, helpful and do all they can to ensure you have a lovely stay. I do feel for the size of the room the price was a little high but its probably as its just off St. Marks Square which is ideal. A lovely hotel!

7.47.4

KS
Couple with children
USA, Jun 2003

The air conditioning in our room was basically non-existent. We did ask for a fan, which they provided, but still were unable to sleep because the room was so hot. The rooms were very clean and the hotel is in a great location. Be prepared to wander and ask local people for directions. It took us 1.5 hours to find the hotel. The best directions we got were as follows: Go to St. Mark's Square. Find Cafe' Quattro and turn right down the first small street you come to. The hotel will come up on your left. Sounds easy, but without explicit instructions in Venice it was very difficult and frustrating especially hauling luggage in 32 degree weather.

5.05.0

VP
Single corporate traveller
France, Jun 2003

very expensive hotel for not such a good quality (elevator broken & air conditionned very noisy and sometimes off...)

8.18.1

Gary Hughes
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jun 2003

Breakfast was poor bar shut at 10pm but otherwise it was very good and ideal for st marks square.

5.05.0

Terry Godber
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, May 2003

Airconditioning promised was not available - non operational and broken unrepaired. On complaint offered fan - broken and replaced with another on complaint. Breakfast poor and barely adequate. No discount to compensate lack of A/C.

6.56.5

PS
Heterosexual Couple
Germany, May 2003

The hotel is quite ok, the rooms are clean. You can reach Marcus place within 1 min by walking, and you are quite near to the main tourist highlights. We were unlucky and got a room with a minimum noise level during the late evening and night due to the customers in a bar below, and due to the entrepreneurs closing their shops in the small street below.

5.75.7

Daniel Held
Heterosexual Couple
Switzerland, May 2003

Breakfast fully inappropriate Price far too expensive

6.86.8

Jacques Gigondan
Gay Couple
France, May 2003

can't you write the questionnary in french ? that's all. Your site is a good site and the price good when i have seen the real price in the room. Thank's

6.76.7

John Jacobs
Not Specified
United Kingdom, May 2003

We arrived very late due to Flight delays.We found it very difficult to find the Hotel and walked around for ages.We suggest that the Hotel puts a deatiled map of where exactly they are and this would help a great deal.Our Room was very small and on the 5th Floor, however lift only went to the 4th Floor .This was a pain as we had two heavy bags. Breakfast was plain Continental and fine. the staff were excellent.

9.69.6

Tina Mercier
Not Specified
USA, Apr 2003

this was my second stay at the hotel. I would return to the property again.

9.79.7

Christine Kavallar
Family Group
Austria, Apr 2003

One of the nicest places in Venice to stay - next to St. Mark´s!

8.48.4

Sarah Mascall
Family Group
United Kingdom, Apr 2003

Inspite of arriving very late we were still made very welcome. We were given very good directions when we phoned from the bus station.Overall the stay was very good

7.97.9

Betty Tang
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Mar 2003

The location of the hotel is perfect, right behind St. Mark's Square. We stayed in a standard double room the first 2 nights. The room was very tiny, not enough room to open 2 suitcases. The wall paper was old and stained. There was a small window but no view at all. The third night we upgraded to a superior room which was 1000 times better. The room is much more spacious with nice furniture and no ugly wall paper. The bathroom is very spacious and clean. There were 2 tall windows looking out to the street. I would recommend this hotel only if you book the superior room.

8.58.5

SH
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Mar 2003

The room was small but only because the bed was so big! There was a good shower and a bath as well. Comfortable, clean, friendly and perfectly situated.

5.15.1

CT
Not Specified
USA, Mar 2003

The rooms were extremely small, smelled terrible, with another building so close you could here people snoring! Also there was a roof of a shop just outside my window that was covered with garbage. The only positive thing about the hotel was its proximity to St. Marc's Square.

5.75.7

MO
Group of friends
Austria, Mar 2003

Due to the fact that it was just around the corner of the Markus Place the price and the hotel facilities are ok. If the hotel would be anywhere else it would be too expensive and too bad for its price.

7.87.8

EP
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Mar 2003

I stayed here during Carnival and the location was just perfect. It was right off San Marco square. For what I paid (it was a superior room at 234 Euros a night) the bathroom was a little small and the shower door was broken, making the space even more cramped. Other than that the stay was wonderful. Breakfast was excellent and as I mentioned before, the location was perfect.

9.49.4

Martin Ryan
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Feb 2003

overall a very enjoyable stay.The location of this hotel is second to none.The rooms are adequate and very clean, not too spacious but you can opt for a larger room.The staff are pleasant and helpful.I would certainly stay again....overall stay was 10/10

5.85.8

Janet Leigh
Group of friends
United Kingdom, Feb 2003

Disappointing breakfast. Ideal Location

8.08.0

Jonathan Whitwam
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Feb 2003

Excellent location. I better guide to finding the hotel would be good as it is hidden away just off St Marks Square.

8.58.5

JM
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jan 2003

A very good hotel for the price we paid, a slight premium for being so close to the square, the deluxe room was of good standard and the hotel is generally ok, by Venice standards. No complaints. Great location! Would recommend.

7.97.9

AD
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jan 2003

The location of this hotel is perfect - just a few steps to the main tourist sites. Rooms are nicely decorated with all modern amenities. Professionally run establishment with clean, friendly and affordable accomodation.

7.97.9

Dan Stern
Heterosexual Couple
France, Nov 2002

A nice hotel very near San Marco. A good hotel overall, just beware of noise from the cafe down the hotel although acceptable... and the rooms wich are relatively small but still acceptable. we got a good price for a short stay.

8.28.2

HK
Single leisure traveller
United Kingdom, Dec 2002

website gave us a better price than best western website/brochure. was please with central location and no hassle experience.

7.77.7

Simon Todd
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2002

A satisfactory hotel, in a great location, adequate accomodation, helpful staff, clean & comfortable at a reasonable price

6.26.2

EN
Single leisure traveller
Japan, Feb 2002

The floor of room leaned.

7.97.9

Jorge Tavares
Not Specified
Portugal, Aug 2002

It´s a good choice. Great Location. Clean Nice service

9.79.7

Pedro Rodriguez
Family Group
Mexico, Apr 2002

Is an excellent service in an excellent and well located hotel with very special rates. I really recomend it.

6.16.1

HO
Couple with children
USA, Aug 2002

As one of many hotel rooms in Europe, this superior triple was rather spacious and I was satisfied with this and the location standing just behind Saint Marco Piazza. These were the best parts of this hotel. I felt they didn't provide good service. Though breakfast was included in the price, they did not mention it and this breakfast restaurant didn't open on time so we only use once while staying 3 nights. No concierge. Public space was so small.

6.76.7

Paul Luker
Family Group
United Kingdom, Mar 2002

Noise at night is, perhaps, a price to pay for being located so close to the Piazza San Marco. However, the location is an ideal base.

9.49.4

JS
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Mar 2002

Very central location, small but well equipped rooms. Very good breakfast, pleasant, helpful staff. Ideal for a moderately priced short stay in Venice.

How to reach Albergo Best Western San Marco

By car
From the A4 highway, follow the signs to Piazzale Roma, where guests can leave the cars. From Piazzale Roma, take vaporetto line 82 or 1 and get off at San Marco stop. Once in the square, turn right under the Procuratie Portico. Cross the Dei Dai bridge and the hotel is on your left.

By train
From the Santa Lucia railway station take vaporetto, line 82 or 1 get off at San Marco stop.

By airplane
From Venezia-Marco Polo airport take the Alilaguna to San Marco stop, and follow the aforementioned indications.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in
: the rooms are available at any time after 1 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than 11 a.m.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Breakfast is included in the price.

CANCELLATION POLICY
STANDARD BOOKING - PRENOTAZIONE STANDARD Charge of the first night as fee Addebito della prima notte come penalità NOT REFUNDABLE BOOKIG - PRENOTAZIONE NON RIMBORSABILE PREPAID NOT REFUNDABLE: YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR BOOKING THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS NOTREFUNDABLE
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 3 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".