THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN VENICE
When deciding where to stay in Venice, it’s important to know something about the differences between its many neighborhoods. Should you stay near the main piazza, Piazza San Marco, or would you prefer to stay closer to the train station, eliminating the otherwise long walk or water taxi ride to your hotel? Venice’s pictures always can become a confusing labyrinth, even with a good map, and wheelie bags won’t be of much help going up and down the bridges, which are comprised of steps rather than smooth ascents. In short, Venice is unlike any other city in the world, and this article will help you prepare for the tricks it has up its sleeve.
Here are a few tips and hotel recommendations to help you decide where to stay in Venice.
5 STAR HOTELS
San Clemente Kempinski Palace Hotel & Resort
Looking for a really special hotel? This hotel comes with a private island: the island of San Clemente. One of the most exclusive 5 star hotels in Venice, it offers rooms that are exceptionally large and lavishly decorated. A one-time monastery, the hotel’s architecture is stunning, and white rabbits populate the grounds. Shuttle motor boats run regularly to the center of Venice and take around 15 minutes.
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Luna Hotel Baglioni
Located in a Venetian palace near the sight-filled Piazza San Marco, this luxury hotel comes with great views of the Grand Canal, and its splendid rooms feature fine draperies, silk fabrics, and hand-blown Venetian glass chandeliers, as well as high-speed WiFi. The concierge is fully prepared to help visitors plan trips and activities around Venice, including boat trips that leave from the hotel’s private dock. The staff is known for providing fantastic service and we highly recommend this hotel as a top place to stay in Venice.
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The Gritti Palace – A Luxury Collection Hotel
This luxurious hotel has excellent ratings (9.8) from over 2000 customers. Its central location makes it a perfect for first-time as well as return visitors alike. The Gritti Palace is also a wonderful choice for families, especially if you want to explore with your kids during the day, but enjoy a nice romantic dinner by yourself, as the hotel offers babysitting services. As with all hotels in this category, there isn’t much, that the Gritti Palace doesn’t offer, but it does it just a little bit better than most other 5-star properties
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4 STAR HOTELS
Al Ponte Antico Hotel
Located in the San Polo neighborhood near the Rialto Bridge, this hotel offers spacious rooms that are so superbly decorated you’ll feel like Venetian royalty. Breakfast is included and eggs and crepes are made to order. For those with high standards, while traveling on a budget, this hotel is a very good value. Enjoy its many amenities, including free WiFi, and don’t hesitate to ask for a room with a balcony overlooking the Grand Canal.
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Hotel Canal Grande
This hotel is in the vicinity of the train station on a private street next to the Grand Canal. All rooms come with safes, WiFi, satellite TV, and air conditioning. Rooms are decorated with golden framed mirrors, traditional furniture, and Murano glass. Prices are very competitive considering the quality of the rooms and service
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Aqua Palace Hotel
Located in the Castello neighborhood, this hotel is a short walk from either the Rialto Bridge or Piazza San Marco. Guests are welcomed in a lobby set up to look like a classic Venetian living room. Rooms are spacious and come with WiFi, a minibar, and traditional décor. Two rooms are handicap accessible. The hotel staff is particularly friendly and helpful.
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3 STAR HOTELS
Hotel Antiche Figure
This is a wonderful hotel for the money. The Hotel Antiche Figure provides high standards of service and quality. Easy to reach, it is located right across the Grand Canal from the train station. Guest rooms are recently remodeled in the Venetian style and free WiFi is available. The restaurant is also known for its great food. If sensitive to noise, ask for a room off of the Grand Canal.
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Hotel Ca’ Dogaressa
Located in the Cannaregio neighborhood on the Cannaregio Canal, this hotel gets you away from the tourists and welcomes you to Venice’s Jewish Ghetto neighborhood, which is known for its traditional restaurants. The staff excels at making you feel at home, and every room has a marble bathroom, air conditioning, and ADSL internet access. If you’re traveling without a computer, the hotel will even provide one for you.
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Albergo San Marco
This 3-star hotel is close to Piazza San Mark and provides some of the best rates in the area. The rooms include a mini bar, WiFi, and flat screen TVs. If you’re traveling alone, the economy rooms are specifically designed for solo travelers. A continental breakfast is included.
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BUDGET HOTELS IN VENICE
Hotel al Ponte Mocenigo
Another boutique hotel, this one is located just steps away from a vaporetto stop in the Santa Croce neighborhood. All ten rooms are unique and feature Venetian décor. The staff is professional and friendly. Walking to Piazza San Marco will take around 30-45 minutes. Free WiFi.
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Hotel Alloggi Serena
A great option for budget travelers, this boutique hotel has small rooms artfully decorated in typical Venetian style. The staff, while sometimes hard to track down, is very friendly and happy to answer questions. Located in the Santa Croce neighborhood, breakfast and WiFi are included.
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