CHAR |
Apr 21st, 2002 04:52 PM |
Mel -<BR>Have not stayed in the flat but considered it in March 2001. Did stay at the hotel itself 4 years ago. I would trust the owners if they said it is a good place to stay. I, too, was attracted to the price. Ended up not staying there because it was upstairs and one of our party has a bad hip. We ended up at Hotel Bisanzio close to St. Mark's - no view and enjoyed it. There is a great little pizzaria with outside seating on the canal right next to the Galleria so if you are going in warm weather - it's a nice place to sit and watch the gondolas and barges and vaporettos float by. The Academia bridge is right next to the Galleria and has an amazing view from its' center day and night. Galleria is on the Dorsaduro side so very very quaint. Be sure to walk to the church at the end of the point and sit on the steps at sunset and watch the canal - fabulous. The vaporetto stop is right next to the Galleria - also a plus.<BR>If you like the idea of going to a dining room for your breakfast to mingle with other travelers, then Galleria (flat or hotel) would not be the choice for you. Breakfast (rolls and coffee) in your room only.<BR>Other questions - I'm happy to answer.<BR>Take vaporetto #1 at sunset and stay for the whole trip. Take lots of pictures from the boat. You'll be so glad you did.<BR>Char
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