Favorite hotel in Venice
Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:25 PM
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Favorite hotel in Venice
We will be in Venice for three nights before a cruise. Do you have a suggestion for a favorite hotel? We have been to Venice before and dont necessarily need to stay at one of the most highly rated hotels (ex. Cipiriani or the Gritti)but we would like an upscale romantic hotel. Any suggestions??
Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:37 PM
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The Ca'Pisani, behind the Accademia in the Dorsoduro, is elegant and I found it romantic, but I would be sure to book a room with good light and windows if you are about to get into a cruise cabin. Some of the rooms are like vaults.
http://www.capisanihotel.it/
http://www.capisanihotel.it/
Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:49 PM
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I haven't stayed at the Ca'Pisani, but what I've seen of it was very appealing, and the location is excellent. In the San Marco quarter, the Colombina is very nice, as is the Flora. The Flora has variation in its room sizes for sure.
Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:10 PM
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Hi
I haven't stayed here but I love the look of this place. Maybe a canal side room. Marconi Hotel - http://www.hotelmarconi.it/hotel_mar..._venice-en.htm
I haven't stayed here but I love the look of this place. Maybe a canal side room. Marconi Hotel - http://www.hotelmarconi.it/hotel_mar..._venice-en.htm
Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:54 PM
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Foscari Palace!
We absolutely loved it. Wonderfully renovated palace, rooms equate what I expect at a 5 star in the States. Rooms are far prettier and more updated than they appear on the website. The bathroom was fantastic...all marble, multi-jet showers, garden tub.
They host a "soiree" for guests a couple of times a week: free champagne, canapes, chamber music. If you want romantic, this is the place.
Other reviewers at Trip Advisor liked it as well:
http://tinyurl.com/5cf3cr
FOSCARI PALACE:
http://www.venicewelcome.com/foscaripalace.htm
We absolutely loved it. Wonderfully renovated palace, rooms equate what I expect at a 5 star in the States. Rooms are far prettier and more updated than they appear on the website. The bathroom was fantastic...all marble, multi-jet showers, garden tub.
They host a "soiree" for guests a couple of times a week: free champagne, canapes, chamber music. If you want romantic, this is the place.
Other reviewers at Trip Advisor liked it as well:
http://tinyurl.com/5cf3cr
FOSCARI PALACE:
http://www.venicewelcome.com/foscaripalace.htm
Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:33 AM
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jlpx2:
I meant to add that the "travelers' photos" on Trip Advisor are much better than Foscari's website. There are lots of pictures of rooms, the pretty lobby and the rooftop terrace.
Around the 3rd page of photos you'll see a room with 2 beds, french doors leading out to a balcony and green/gold striped curtains. That was our room.
I meant to add that the "travelers' photos" on Trip Advisor are much better than Foscari's website. There are lots of pictures of rooms, the pretty lobby and the rooftop terrace.
Around the 3rd page of photos you'll see a room with 2 beds, french doors leading out to a balcony and green/gold striped curtains. That was our room.
Jul 23rd, 2008, 04:08 AM
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We loved the Ca dei Conti.
http://www.cadeiconti.com/en/
Look at the photos. We had the green-decorated room, which overlooks a lovely little canal.
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http://www.cadeiconti.com/en/
Look at the photos. We had the green-decorated room, which overlooks a lovely little canal.
Byrd
Jul 23rd, 2008, 04:24 AM
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The Pensione Accademia is charming. It's in a great location, has lots of regular guests and it has two pleasant gardens.
http://www.pensioneaccademia.it/
http://www.pensioneaccademia.it/
Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:22 AM
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I second the vote for the Locanda Orseolo. It has been the #1 ranked small hotel in Venice for several years running now. It is the people who run it who make it so special. My family fondly recalls it as our favorite hotel EVER, anywhere. Great quite location, on a canal, just steps away from the square, and an easy walk to Rialto Bridge.
Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:42 PM
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Everyone's idea of "upscale" is different, but www.lacalcina.com is a solid 3-star that is very very nice.
Jul 23rd, 2008, 02:21 PM
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I will also put in a plug for the Locanda Orseolo. Although our room and bath were not "luxurious," the hotel is very nice and the staff is amazing. My family agreed we would all stay there again in a heartbeat. It is family owned and run and they make you feel like a part of the family the moment you walk in the door (where they actually greeted us by name!) The breakfast is delicious - probably the best we had in our 2 month trip across Europe. Also, the location is great - whenever you get lost (and you will) - just follow the signs to St. Mark's Square and the hotel is easy to find from there.
Jul 24th, 2008, 09:26 AM
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The Westin Europa & Regina is a fabulous hotel with a beautiful location directly across from Santa Maria della Salute. However, I like the Luna Baglioni as well. It is about as close to Piazza San Marco as you can get but somewhat tucked away. They are both quite luxurious.
