Hotel Nazionale - Venice

7.2

Struttura comoda, vicina alla stazione, ottima per arrivi in treno e in auto, perfetta ancheper muoversi a piedi per Venezia o in alternativa con il traghetto visto che la fermata della stazione è a circa 200Mt dalla struttura. Pulita e sicuramente da consigliare.

4.9

Location was convenient. Room was dark and shabby. Reception could not answer where Restrant was located even with address indicated.

8.7

Problem free stay.

8.7

nice price , comfortable rooms , good breakfast, much better hotel than expected

8.8

Hotel was in a perfect location from train station. No elevator :( so you have to haul your luggage up the stairs. Room was clean, spacious, a bit dark (only 1 window). Breakfast was okay (same as most places serve: juice, coffee, milk, tea, breads, cereal, yougurt.) Would recommend to anyone

8.9

Great location near the train station. You would be crazy to try and carry your luggage through the streets/canals of Venice.

8.0

The hotel was a very well kept hotel, with a pleasent staff and located near the railway station and a short walking distance from Piazzale Roma where the bus from the airport deposits people. In addition the vaporette stop is a short distance away making trips to St Marks very easy. We enjoyed our stay here.

4.1

Lo mejor del hotel era su ubicación, muy cerca de Piazzale Roma y con la parada de vaporetto de Ferrovia al lado, también los empleados de recepción eran muy amables y hablaban español. Por lo demás, la relación calidad-precio no se corresponde, ya que es excesivamente caro para lo que te dan; la habitación era pequeñísima y el baño (prefabricado dentro de la habitación) aún más (dos personas no cabían a la vez), además el desayuno también era muy pobre.Eso sí, estaba muy limpio.

2.3

Viajé con mi esposo y en general somos bastante adaptables y respetusosos. Desgraciadamente el servicio del hotel fue pésimo desde el recibimiento lo cual nos hizo sentir muy incómodos porque reitero, ambos somos muy decentes y esperamos lo mismo de cualquier servicio. Nos tocaron dos recepcionistas bastante groseras y prepotentes. La habitación sin duda no fue la mejor del hotel y el segundo día no salió agua caliente y al preguntar en el front desk si habría alguna solución la recepcionista se río por hacerle preguntas estúpidas. Nos encontramos con dos cubanas que copartieron nuestra opinión al respecto del mal trato de la gente. Me parece que se pueden encontrar hoteles con mucha más calidad en el servicio por 150 euros y sin duda que ello alivianaría cualquier deficiencia de la instalación. Es una lástima que practiquen el servicio a cliente con la calidad y el respeto que cualquier visitante o persona merece porque quedan bastante mal!!

9.0

Excellent Hotel on ideal location near the trainstation. Nice accomodation and good breakfastbuffet for honest price.

3.1

location is good but services are really really poor....

7.4

Lo mejor la localización. A 5 minutos de la estación de Santa Lucia. Lo mejor si vas en coche dejarlo en el parking de la estación de mestre i coger el tren hasta santa lucia. Te ahorras mucho dinero. Hotel no está nada mal. Habitación bonita, tranquila i lavabo muy correcto. Una buena opción sin duda.

4.1

What I didn't like about similar hotels in Venice is the location of rooms, which you have to walk in up and down, entering another buildings connected to the hotel ! Although there was an eleveator, and we staid in ground floor, we had to walik in up and down 45 steps and 80 meters !!!

9.4

Hotel Nazionale was exactly what we expected it to be, and even a little better. The room we stayed in was tight on space, but it had a lovely view over a rear courtyard garden and the city in the distance. I was surprised to find that there was no Internet point available in the lobby, as was advertised. I had to go across the street and pay for one instead. The location is very convenient to the train station, and the area was very quiet at night.

6.3

Rooms are very small. Our room was changed to a better located room because the first room was so very inconvenient to reach. Bathroom was modern. Location was excellent to the train station. Excursions to Murano are one way with payment needed for return trip. Minimal standards

6.5

We spent three nights in Hotel Nazionale. It suited our needs perfectly well - close to the railway station, close to city centre and Vaporetto station. The not-so-perfect relation between price and quality was to be expected - this is Venice, after all.... Breakfast could be a little less "spartanic". However, we would go there again.

9.4

This is an excellent hotel choice for Venice. The price is excellent. The location is close the Roma (Buses) and Ferrovia (train station). The is an internet cafe across the street. Along Spagna the main route to the Rialto is easy. Just follow the signs. The staff at the hotel were excellent! Service was excellent. I had a reservation for one night, but ended up staying additional nights. I even returned to Venice later in the trip and stayed at the Nazionale again. Unless you want a lot of glitz and glamour, this is a great place to stay.

9.8

I really enjoyed my stay-the only (small) thing was breakfast-the quality seemed out of keeping with the rest of the hotel-certainly the quantity of it was fine

8.5

Located only two minutes from the train station, clearly marked with a huge building-face sign which made it very easy to find. The staff were accomodating and we encountered no problems whatsoever. Perfect for a short visit to Venice.

8.5

Although the room was small, it was not a problem, since it was very clean. More importantly, the area surrounding the hotel was perfect. We arrived from Florence by train, and the station was 3 blocks from the hotel. I was traveling with my sister and we both agreed the hotel was perfect. Also, there was a very nice breakfast offered in the morning, included in the price of the room. Would absolutely stay there in the future.

9.4

What a lovely, welcoming place. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The location was great, the employees kind, the hotel itself old-style adorable. The ONLY criticism I have is that the continental breakfast was very limited and very starchy.

8.3

Hotel propre et accueil très correct malgré l'heure d'arrivée tardive (22h). A part le petit déjeuner plutot moyen, les prestations sont très bonnes (chambre climatisées, "spacieuses", calme...). C'est un hotel que je recommande aux petits budgets, à moins que vous ne préfériez vous entasser avec les touristes à proximité de la place san marco !

8.2

For our European trip this hotel was the most expensive and the least liked. But Venice on a whole is too expensive and over priced and my family was happy we only chose to stay one night. Choosing a three star hotel we expected better. Especially after staying in a beautiful two star in Rome. We thought that with one night in Venice, lets try a three star hotel. Very disappointing. On the good side it was easy to find, close to the train station. Within walking distance form all sites. Venice is small anyway and can be covered in one or two days. Most of the hotels are close to each other anyway.

6.9

Great location, easily found, only a five minute walk from the station. Hotel looks ordinary on the outside but rooms and ensuite facilities have recently been renovated and were attractive, as was the breakfast room. Our room was small, but quiet, and overlooked the garden. We left the shutters open, had no need for the airconditioning. Breakfasts were quite basic. Our only complaint was that the property advertised a lift but it operated from reception on the first floor - carrying our bags from the street up a long flight of stairs was indeed character building. But we would stay there again.

8.0

The location is excellent--easy to get to initially, and very close to the vaporetto.

9.0

Great value for my money compared to other colluegs that stay on much more expensice hotel.

8.9

The location of this hotel was perfect for us since we arrived late in the evening and walked from the train station. The room was small compared to what we are used to in the U.S., but as expected in Italy. The buffet breakfast was good and included in the room rate. We would stay here again and would recommend to others.

6.6

good location, near the train station. BUT rate is quite high for the quality of the rooms

3.7

The room has no space to move around. I was allocated at the end of the hall which I have to go up and down the stairs many time, you can imagine what it's like when you are carrying heavy suitcase. The shower facility is very poor. The breakfast has no meat at all (i.e. Ham or Salami). I felt like I was staying in a backpacker's hotel.

4.9

Not many English or German speaking TV programs were available. Especially the breakfast and the spaciousness of our room were very poor given the price we paid for the night (140 Euros resp. 190 Euros for a double). Unfortunately, tourists are riped off everywhere in Venice. The city is great but prices are outrageously high.

8.9

I thought it was everything the website described. It was very central to everything (resturaunts,water bus,water taxi,gondala's) and all the sites. I was surprised how easy it was to get to from the airport even though we arrived at 9pm.The rooms were a little on the small side but all in i would stay there again! No problem!!

5.7

The room was really small for the price. We were really disappointed. Also, the bathroom was so small and when you showered water went everywhere in the bathroom. It wasn't a horrible room. And it is very convenient off the train station. But it is not worth the price. We thought the price would ensure a little better quality. It did not.

8.8

My biggest problem was regarding changing my room from a triple room to a double room. When I emailed Venere, I received a reply that I had to contact the hotel directly to make such a change and receive a new rate. I called the hotel in Italy from California first to find out that Hotel Nazionale is no longer in operations and my reservations is transferred to Hotel Spagna. Secondly, the receptionist told me to write my request and fax it to him. I did. When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that their hotel had to pay Venere a commission based on a triple room so we had to pay the triple rate even though we only need a double room. This was the upsetting part. However, the hotel was clean, located in a perfect and easy to find area, breakfast was just okay and the television had CNN and BBC, but did not have any sounds. The Italian and German Channels were find.

9.5

The room was nice, clean, and large by European standards; the bathroom as well. The reception staff was attentive and helpful. Breakfast was not especially good (the granola was stale), the coffee tasted like instant, but the breakfast room was light and airy and the staff prompt and courteous. There was a plumbing problem that required the Nazionale to its transfer guests to its sister hotel, the Spagna; although it was not convenient having to pack an extra time, the transfer was accomplished smoothly and the Spagna was perfectly acceptable (Spagna manager Augustus will steal your heart if you are not careful).

5.8

Sanitary very noisy from a room to another. Service very minimal/basic (breakfast, lighting maintenance in the room, ect.). Except sanitary noises, rooms are quiet and clean.

9.2

Very nice place with and excellent location in the city.

9.5

The Nazionale was overall a good value and in a great location from the train station. It was a bit hard to find if you are coming in from the airport bus. The staff was great, and even called the the airport to inquire about our lost bags. This hotel was just as advertised....clean,safe, and comfortable, and the room was available early for us on the day of arrival. I would stay here again, except for the fact that I would never go to Italy ever again, as it is filthy, overpriced , and way overrated. Go to the U.K. and drink good beer!

6.0

I have a lot to write about this hotel. First of all the location was great. But that was about the only thing good about this hotel. I entered the hotel and went up to the front desk. I gave my name and told the guy I had reservations. Well, guess what, they didn't have me down for any reservations. So I showed the guy my reservation I printed out and he gave me a room. We got to the room and the first thing I notice was the floor was dirty. There were bread crumbs everywhere. I walked in the bathroom to check it out and there were dead flies in the sink AND the shower. There were also broken tiles on the wall and some were missing. The next morning my wife and I went to breakfast. Can you say LIMITED CHOICES. Coffee, hot chocolate(it tasted more like hot water), 2 kinds of cereal, milk, and croissants. I ate some of the cereal and it was bland so my wife and I went out and got some real breakfast. Anyone who's old might enjoy this hotel. But for newlywed's on their honeymoon, this is not the best choice. I've stayed at many hotels in Venice while on my 3 year military tour to Italy and this was the worst.

3.8

Les chambres ne sont pas hyper propres. Beaucoup de tapis dans un état qui laisse à désirer dans l'ensemble de l'hôtel... et donc beaucoup de poussières. Le petit déj est franchement pas terrible... voire vraiment lamentable. Pain pas frais, chocolat chaud plutôt froid, café cuit et recuit, choix plutôt limité,... De plus, il faisait plutôt froid dans la chambre... et on a pas trouvé comment mettre le chauffage. C'est surtout le rapport qualité/prix qui est décevant...

7.5

This place was a little tricky to find but you shouldnt be walking more than 10 minutes from the train station. I liked this hotel but the only thing was that all of the staff seemed suspicious. Nothing happened but I was always a little uneasy coming and going.

3.2

This is the worst value for money hotel that we have stayed in in 26 years of travelling. The fittings were cheap, the space is minimal (you have to almost stand in the bidet to have a shower), the staff chain smoke (in front of a sign that says "No Smoking"), the breakfasts were the worst we have ever experienced, and the decor is simply run down. On the plus side (!) the location is excellent. We wouldn't stay there again.

5.5

The hotel is located about 5 min from the train station in a touristy area, but how long are you actually at your hotel other than for sleeping? The walls are somewhat thin, but the breakfast is decent. The croissants are DELICIOUS!!!. Not a bad place, and I would stay here again.. but it is definately not the RITZ...

8.6

The location was excellent: near the railway station. Our room overlloked a courtyard. The breakfast was at least adequate. On arrival we were taken aback by having to go up one flight of stairs to the lobby without an elevator [there is an elevator from the lobby to the rooms]. However, if you can manage this flight of stairs you are fine. We would stay at this hotel again.

4.5

The hotel is very close to the train station about 2 blocks away. The hotel is not the cleanest place in Italy but it is ok for the money. The best part about the hotel is that there is an internet cafe/bar next door to the hotel which was a great and cheap way of communicating with my family back home. Great little pizza place two stores down.

9.5

We were pleasantly surprised by the Nationale Hotel. Given the price compared to other Venice hotels and its close proximity to the train station (very handy and easy to get to with luggage) we expected a much lower standard. The room/bed was very comfortable (incl A/C, TV) and the location was great. It was around a 15 min walk the St Marks but we didn't mind that, as it was all interesting and nice to escape the really touristy bit of Venice. Our room was at the back and was quiet, but I imagine that rooms overlooking the street could be noisy as there is a bar/cafe below. The breakfast buffet was adqeuate (cereal, rolls, pastries etc)and they even kindly provided us with a packed breakfast for our very early morning departure by train. They have an elevator from the lobby to the rooms, however there is a long flight of stairs from the road to the lobby. There was a porter to assist us when we arrived during the day, but he wasn't there all the time. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would stay there again next time we go to Venice.

8.4

Good hotel. Near to train station, what is not as bad in Venice as it usually is in most of the cities. Room is a little bit cramped, but it is ok for european standards. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely recommended!

6.8

easy to find.

4.2

Venice is expensive but we were surprized that the standards can drop this low for a 3*. Location is OK and good for railway. The hotel has a smell of damp cigarettes in reception area, and when you enter the door and has is a flight of stairs to greet you which is covered with dirty carpet. The elevator has graffiti scratched into it. The rooms we had was OK and clean although light switch was hanging off. Dead mosquitos were splatted on ceiling and walls. Breakfast was pretty poor.

5.2

Habitaciones no muy limpias, bastantes insectos y mal olor. El resto de servicios bastante bien.

8.8

hôtel propre, calme et pratique (à proximité de la gare ferroviaire et du départ des navettes déservant le grand canal). Un personnel accueillant et efficace. Bref, à recommander!!

7.4

Basic accomodation but clean and tidy. Handy for access to the Railway station, Bus depot and also the Water buses. Breakfast was simple but you could have as much as you wanted in a pleasant room.

6.8

Decor was dark and cheerless. Air conditioning was not very efficient. Continental breakfast was uninspiring.

9.8

We stayed at Hotel Nazionale for one night as we had to catch an early train. Although we chose it because of its proximity to the railway station, we would be happy to stay there again or to recommend the hotel to others. The staff were very welcoming and efficient, our room was spacious and had a view over a garden. We had to leave at 6am so cannot comment on breakfast, but all-in-all highly recommended.

8.4

A very good hotel indeed. Close to train station, maybe a bit far from main attractions from Venice but I really suited my purpose. Couple of internet points just downstairs. I recommend it!

6.4

I think overall the quality of the service matches with the room rate. However, it would be better if a bottle of mineral water is provided in the room. Furthermore, according to the website, there should be internet access. But I realized that I need to pay for it in the internet cafe next to the hotel!! I would suggest the internet connection to be provided free of charge.

8.0

good location, and staffs. Very quite at night. Good value for money for Venice. Lovely breakfast.

3.2

would not wish that to my worst enemy.

9.6

Hotel bien situé dans un quartier animé et pourtant très silencieux dans les chambres. Petit déjeuner simple et malheureusement sans terrasse. Dans l'ensemble nous étions très satisfaits et nous n'hésiterions pas à le conseiller. Bon voyage...

7.6

The staff was very helpful. The rooms were a little shabby, with no art and very tiny bathrooms. The breakfast was disappointing with no protein and odd tasting coffee.

9.7

el hotel esta muy bien ubicado,la recepcion excelente,lo recomiendo sin dudas.muy bien venere,gracias!!!!

9.0

It was a great place to stay. Close to the train station, close to a variety of restaurants and close to the vaporetos. The weather contributed with our stay and we did not have a hard time with mosquitos or with the bad smell surronding the city, as we heard from other friends who visited Venice before us.

8.9

nice hotel very close to the train station. rooms are satisfactory but the bathroom is very small, it's like a portable bathroom. Buffet breakfast was ok. The hotel is in a very convenient place, with loads of bars and restaurants around. Overall, the stay was very pleasant.

5.8

El cuarto de baño es de plástico, con poco espacio, sin enchufes ni secador.El desayuno pobre y las habitaciones enmoquetadas dan aspecto de cutre y sucio. El aire acondicionado hace mucho ruido

7.2

Room had no "charm" but otherwise the hotel had all the amenities and convenieces we wanted. A good experience.

5.8

The location was very good...very near to the station as promised. Also, lots of shops as well as the boat stop nearby. The room was small as expected I guess..my wife dint like the blue color of the room. At 100 euros, we thought it was kind of pricy but I guess thats how the prices are in Venice.

9.8

Decent, not-too-pricey place to stay if you need/want to stay a very short walk from the train station. Note: While it has an elevator, it starts one flight up at the reception desk. But a bellman is there to lug your stuff if you ask.

8.1

2 munites walk out of Santa Lucia Station.Although my single room was tiny, it had all the necessary facilities. Staff speak English and are very helpful,including a free map of the City. I would recommend this hotel for location and value for money

9.9

The Nazionale is a quiet clean hotel very close to the railway station. The room was large enough and seemed luxurious by european standards. The breakfast room is big and bright and the buffet breakfast offers a good variety- including some protein like eggs and cheese. For Venice the price is excellent and location very convenient.

8.1

Arriving quite late at night from Marco Polo airport via the bus, we had a few problems negotiating our way from the bus depo in the dark!Basically head towards the canal.Turn right and walk along the canal side until you come to the first footbridge,cross over,continue walking straight, turn the corner and you will see the second main bridge infront of you. Cross over,(there a quite a few steps be warned!),turn right immediately and walk straight on, the hotel is 50yards on the left hand side.(Total time 20mins walk).I hope this helps if you arrive rather clueless like us! The hotel was great, lived up to expectations,very warm welcome.The meandering walk towards St Marks is clearly signposted(look on the side of the buildings for hand painted signs!), and an enjoyable walk. Also we recommend the ghost walk at night!A fun way to see the sights!Enjoy!

9.2

excellent location ,one and a half short blocks from terminal, we were very pleased with everything,and staff made our stay in Venice better than we expected ,they speak english and they take credit cards , we were there in May,best time of the year in Venice, I definitely would stay there again,breakfast was OK, our room was nice and quiet,very clean and spacious, I saw the common bathrooms for the rooms with no BR and they looked nice and clean too, you can't really ask for more in the 100 euros range .

9.8

very nice and quiet hotel, close to train station. very friendly customer service. good stay for reasonable price

7.8

Very pleased how smoothly the booking went. Only problem was I had some difficulty getting confirmation from the hotell confirming the reservation. There were some problems with the phones and it took a little while before I received confirmation by e-mail. But these are small things. I will no hesitate to use venere.com again.

8.5

I don´t know if was the city, venice, or the company or both.. but i loved everything about this trip including the hotel. Everything about it looked great instead of the breakfast that could be better.

9.9

This is an excellent hotel. It is located in a strategic place near the railway station (2 minutes on foot) and bus station (10 minutes on foot). Inside is quite quiet. You will find the right way to the hotel from any place in Venice by the indicators to the ferrovia (railway in Italian). So if you are going to visit Venice I will advice you this hotel.

8.6

The hotel was easy to get to from the train station. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the staff was helpful.

6.6

Location can't be beat! Just 100 feet to the Duomo! The place is cash only! (not indicated on their website) and beware the room indicated as "with shower." It has a shower alright. It also has a sink. No toilet, though. If you don't mind using the common toilet down the hall it's not so bad, but not as indicated on the website....

8.8

Unlike the statement in the site, there was no internet point in the lobby (there was commercial places outside the hotel).

6.8

Buona posizione vicino alla stazione e ai mezzi pubblici. Colazione eccellente.

4.8

The location was very easy to get to from Train Station and that was about the best thing about this hotel. The bed linen had stains on it, the air conditioner only blew hot air, the noise from outside kept us up at night, and the TV only worked when it felt like it. What disgusted us the most was that we had cleaning staff come into our room a couple of times without knocking while we were getting changed and while we were asleep (both times before 9am!!), although the staff at reception were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was so bad we ate out a couple of times. We would not recommend this hotel to anyone that wanted more than just a bed at a good location.

8.6

the hotel was a great location for the train station, and the staff was very helpful with places to eat, sites to see, etc.

6.7

We were travelling by train, and were delighted to find just how close the property was to the train station. The room was clean, the staff was pleasant, the breakfast was disappointing. The main problem, however, lied in the fact that the hotel is next to a bar/dance club. Although my husband was able to sleep, I had two sleepless nights because the extremely loud music played until 6:00a.m. It literally sounded like the music was coming from the room next door. Once the music ended, it wasn't long before the staff was loudly clanking dishes in preparation for breakfast. If you want to get any sleep, bring your earplugs.

5.8

The rooms are small, but I expected much worse after reading the reviews. Breakfest is ordinary.

9.1

situé a quelques metres de la gare et d'une station de bateaux taxis,prix raisonable,acueil chaleureu,chambres impecables

6.5

This hotel was generally a good value for the money, with a convenient location, attractive interior, friendly staff and a decent breakfast included in the price. The one negative feature, and it was significant, was the mosquitos. Although I did not encounter mosquitos anywhere else in Venice during my weeklong stay in mid-September, this hotel seemed to be filled with them. Even the fabric-covered walls of my room were smeared with the bloody remains of dozens of mosquitos that previous guests had encountered. Having read about this problem in Venice beforehand, I selected the Nazionale because it had air conditioned rooms, which would allow me to keep the windows closed. However, the cleaning staff routinely opens the windows in the corridors and guest rooms to air them out, which causes the infestation. At my request, after a very uncomfortable night, the hotel did spray my room and leave my windows closed, which eased the problem considerably.

6.7

Like all hotels in Venice, this one is expensive. We paid E120 per night for this hotel for three nights. We had a room on the 4th floor, and it was OK. Pretty small, and the bathroom was modern but tiny. One plus: if you are arriving or departing by train, the hotel is VERY close to the train station -- less than a 5-minute walk.

7.4

The hotel is ok. For Venice it is no expensive and it is really close to the station. But you have to get up bevore 10 o clock, otherwise the cleaning personal comes in and they don`t mind, that YOU are sleeping...

8.4

A conveniently located hotel with welcomming staff and good facilities.Excellent breakfast in delightful surroundings.Some of the single rooms are rather small.

9.1

The location was excellent in relation to train and bus stations, especially for bus to airport. Everything was outstanding about the offerings except the breakfast was minimal. Outstanding staff, very helpful, all spoke English and had good suggestions. Hotel suggested we purchase three day transportation passes which was an excellent suggestion as we were checked twice and would have a hefty fine if we had not bought the passes.

7.1

You get a very good breakfast,perfect location, if you arrive by train. The rooms are small and the breakfast room is too small for so many chairs and tables (you have to be careful not to spill your coffee on the way to your table). But overall perfect for a short stay in Venice.

4.6

The single room I stayed was tiny considering the price I was paying. I was also concerned about the security of the hotel as I noticed there is minimal check on visitor or guest's identity at the reception. My electric shaver was taken from my room. Although I didn't bother to complain this to the management. With hind sight, I could be get a better value accomodation with the amount I was paying.

9.9

The hotel offered an ideal place to visit Venice. Having the airconditionning in the room was great with the hot weather after long walks (it was very hot that week!). On walking distance you find good restaurants at good prices, we found a really good one where you could eat great pizzas & pasta a la vongole (with delicious shells) outside along the canal at 5-10min from the hotel (the name escapes me, it was 50m from one recommended by the "Routard", but much better atmosphere, don't always rely on the guides!). Price was exactly what the website had shown (+/- 110 Euro per night), no hidden extras. One day they had forgotten to clean or room, but if we had complained during working hours they would certainly have fixed it.

8.1

Very conveniently located to the train station, yet surprisingly quiet for being on the busy main street. Room was a bit small, but clean and functional, and the bathroom quite nice. Breakfast buffet was very good.

6.5

We had an A/C triple room there for 2 nights, in June 2003. The hotel has some pluses and some minuses: It is very well located on the Grand Canal: a couple of hundred yards from the railway station (on the same side of the canal) and even less from the nearest Vaporeto (main water bus) going to San Marco. I mention this as if you come to Venice with heavy luggage you will have to hand carry it from the train station. From the main car parking garages it is a bit more far away and you will have to cross a large bridge, climbing it up and down. On the other hand, the hotel is a complex of several buildings on the same block, interconnected on the inner side by a labyrinth of hallways and corridors. Our room was furthest from the entrance. To reach it we had to walk more than a hundred yards in this labyrinth, climbing up and descending stairs several times -- which was not very convinient. They have an elevator only in the main (first) building. To get to the reception desk from the street level we had to climb 27 stairs with our luggage. This hotel was the most expensive hotel we had during our 2 weeks in Italy (140 euro).

9.7

Very friendly staff, clean, good location, an excellent choice if you want to spend less money on a hotel - I lacked nothing!

8.2

Rooms were small, but clean. quite expensive for what you got, but compared to the rest of venice, a bargain! very good for access to the station. less good for the Piazzale de Roma. would definitely stay again.

7.1

very good location,2 minute from the train station and the waterbus stop. staff is not friendly. Drapperies and bed spreads are old but clean. Should skip breakfast, get a better coffee somewhere else. I think this should be rated a two star hotel rather than three.

9.3

Great location , close to train station, and the boats to the city. Bathroom was newly renovated, but the room was rather small and the carpets were old. To get to the hotel was very easy from the tain station, however, you have to climb a steep flight of stairs to get to reception. Internet cafe across the street, many amenities right there.

7.6

Good choice for budget travelers. The location just around the corner from the train station is perfect to avoid hauling your luggage through the streets of Venice or on and off the crowded water taxis. The hotel faces a main street with lots of restaurants and shops but the rooms are all located well back, around a courtyard, so there's no noise. The rooms are quite small, however, and the bathrooms are somewhat dated though perfectly clean. Breakfast is the continental standard and staff are friendly and helpful.

7.5

As I knew from the other reviews, the room was very very small. I had only half of the closet on the picture, thus I had to leave some clothing open in the room which made it even smaller. The bathroom en suite was also one of the smallest I ever saw. The shower was so small, it was nearly impossible to shower without having the wet shower curtain adhering to the legs or the back. Breakfast was very bad, croissants being heated so much that they were brown like coffee beans and fell to crumbs. Coffee was even thinner than my previous personal low-score, a pilgrims hospice kept by nuns in Rome (and nuns coffe is famously bad). With milk it went grey - sign for lots of coffee substitute in it. Buns were kind of industry made rubber as was the cheese. From my experience the food part of the breakfast was quite far below even italian standards. And the beverages were cheap watery (in case of the "juices" sugary) fluids. You should stop to be annoyed about the so-called breakfast and budget a few additional euro daily for a reasonable italian (coffee and brioche/cornetto) style breakfast in the pasticceria 10m to the right on the other side of the street ("Dal Mas", one of the best in whole Venice IMHO, 2€40 for 1 caffè doppio and 1 brioche al banco). I think the ratio of price to benefit is still good, although it could quite easily better (breakfast, shower space). The situation of the hotel is quite good, close to one of the central Vaporetto stations, although it is at the opposite end to the San Marco Sestiere in a not that spectacular part of the city. Get a several-day tourists pass for the ship-lines and try to catch a line throug Canale Grande. Over all I still recommend the hotel, but you should know those restrictions.

9.8

The only problem was the a/c. It wasn't as good as it would have been here in US and as it was in Florence. Otherwise, we had a great stay there. Nice, room, excellent location near the train station, a "taxi" stop, shops, internet side just downstairs (which was good for me to keep up on what was going wrong at home!). Would definitely return here.