TBPosted: Sun, Dec 16 2007Value:
3.6The Hotel is not easy to find, We had to ask directions from the Hotel Carlton (parent hotel)but it was still not easy to find mainly due to construction work that is being done in alley access. In a staight line, the Hotel is just across a canal from the train station exit but to get to the Hotel, wheeled cases still have to manhandled over a bridge (steps up, steps down)quite an exhausting exercise. Porters, we were told were usually only available for tour groups. However, for our return journey to the train station, the Hotel secured a porter. (4 people, 6 cases, Euro35)Having said this, we were quite happy with the Hotel. Room a trifle squeezy but comfortable and clean and in good condition. Breakfst good, front desk helpful and the room rate very reasonable. Location is 5 min walk to the Roma Vaporetto jetty. Our stay was 2-1/2 days and we found the 3 day pass an advantage. The location is out of the main tourist area which is an advantage - - - the close proximity of the Vaporetto makes everything accessable. A couple of good restaurants close by, probably more but we only ate out for 3 nights (twice at one). We were there November and the tourist crowds were surprising given the time of year. We commented on this to a shop keeper and his reply was "it is dead" , what must it be like during the season. We had been once before, briefly, and had missed the Doge's Palace because of a srike. Saw it this time, don't miss it. Rialto markets are a must. Apart from that, Venice is a walking city - - - much to to see if you take your time. Speaking of strikes, they can happen any time, one evening we wanted to take a Vaporetto from St Maks Square to Roma, there was a Vaporetto strike and we had to walk a considerable distance to Rialto where Vaporettos from were still running to Roma.
Overall, a pleasant stay