hikrchick

My hubs and I will be in Venice for 2 nights in mid-September on our way back from the Dolomites in our hiking honeymoon. I've tried to read as many threads and TR's as possible to narrow down the range of hotels there. We are looking to keep the average per-night to around 100 to 125 euros with breakfast. In Florence we've decided to go with the Tourist House Ghiberti and in the Dolomites, (Ortisei) we're going to book Hotel Garni Villa Park.

here are my thoughts for Venice, based on what others have recommended here:
Al Palazzetto
Ai Tagliapietra B&B
Alcampaniel

I would love some thoughts on location and value. We are not interested in staying right in St. Mark's Square, but neither are we interested in the outskirts. A 10-minute walk anywhere, so we can have a quiet night of sleep, is fine with us. And if you have another idea that's certainly appreciated too!

Thank you!

KarenE

To state that Al Palazzetto is a 10 minutes walk to St. Marks (as they do on their website) to me is a plain lie. It´s a long walk from there! The only one of the three with a central location (no more than 10 min to St. Marks)would be Ai Tagliapietra. But the breakfast area in the hallway right off the rooms would put me off.

KarenE

Also to view the area around the B&B you can use this one: http://maps.veniceconnected.it/en It´s like google street view, lots of fun!

bobthenavigator

I love this location:
http://www.hotelriva.it/

bobthenavigator

You can see it here from our balcony--and more:
http://www.slowphotos.com/photo/show...y.php?cat=4440

jamikins

We stayed at Ai Tagliapietra B&B in May 2010 and loved the location. Quick to get to the main sites, but with lots of local feel. It was basic but quiet. Would stay there again.

Another option is www.hotelgalleria.it I think this would be around your budget and we enjoyed our stay here in 2003.

justbronwyn

We stayed here: clean, quiet, great location and a very warm host.
www.cortecampana.com

aussie_10

After much searching we have booked to stay at Ai Tagliapietra
in October. The owner has been most helpful with enquiries and the location seems very good.

Hopefully it will be good.

andreadee

We heard great things about laconde LaCorte and it's in Rick Steve's Book on Venice.

hikrchick

Thank you all for your quick replies and suggestions! I will definitely look into all of these -- and cross Al Palazzetto off the list.

elnap29

KarenE - Thanks for posting that cool website!

Ann1

Just a suggestion. Don't cross off a great hotel just because it doesn't look close to Piazza San Marco. First of all you would want to stay away from the most touristy areas and second of all....Venice is walking and climbing.... you can also take the vapporetto anywhere, also.

hikrchick

Hmm. The previous poster made it sound like it is way off the beaten track. I would rather not stay in the midst of the tourist area -- it's like staying in Times Square in NYC which is not for me, either. I think I better take a look at a map to plot it exactly. Thanks.