Hotel San Zulian, Venice

Advantages: great location, run by a friendly english speaking family
Disadvantages: none

...well, and overall the room was very clean. The continental breakfast was one of the most impressive things about the hotel, where most hotels will offer one plate of cheese and a few bread rolls, Al Piave produced a selection of italian meats (my favourite) and cheese, plus croissants, toast, cakes, fruit, and cereal. With fresh Italian coffee and orange juice. In conclusion the Hotel Al Piave is one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. Friendly staff, fantastic location, Perfect for a short Venice break.... Read review

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Advantages: Great hotel, great location?
Disadvantages: Perhaps too big!

...Last year in the Sunday supplements I read about the new Hilton Hotel that had just opened in Venice and they had comments on the wonderful views and the roof terrace. As we had booked to visit Venice in March of this year, and had been several times before this was an opportunity to see another view of Venice from a different area. I had read that it is a large hotel and thinking about Venice and the size it must be out of the main Venice tourist area, we had not seen any building work on that scale the year before. The Hilton hotel is in the Giudecca area of Venice away from St. Mark's Square. We had to catch a water bus from San Zaccaria, over to Zitelle and then just wondered along until we arrived at the Hilton which is the other end of Giudecca Island. They do say that Elton John has a house in this part of Venice. The hotel... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful, centre of town
Disadvantages: Pidgeons. Tourists.

...to raise the pavement to minimise flooding. Pickpockets are everywhere in Venice, it is pretty much just a tourist place so its easy pickings for them, so be warned. I was felt for my wallet while there last time, lucky someone else was carrying it for me! Although you cant really notice it when you are in it (well I didn't) the "square" is really a trapezoid, but everyone just calls it a square (rolls of the tongue easier?). Off the square you will also find the beautiful Basilica di San Marco and the Doges Palace. The square is pretty much the centre of Venice so a good place to start. I booked my hotel just off the square for easy access to everything (though such a spot is a more expensive place to stay), and it was 200 euro with a bathroom for 2 nights. There is a water taxi stand quite close to the square or if you are over... Read review

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