Have been searching for accommodation in Venice for my Easter trip and have sought out these two (within my budget)...Hotel Fontana and Hotel Gallini. Did any of you stayed there before? What's your comment?

Hi Sharon,<BR><BR>My Mum and I stayed in the Hotel Gallini last Easter and would use it again, I think. The rooms are pretty small, and rather bare (no tv, etc.) but very clean. It was absolutely fine for us, as we were out walking around all day every day, and was a really handy base for both the San Marco and Rialto areas. It's on a quiet street with a lovely little canal along the side of it. The reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful - really helped make the stay by recommending rather more 'off the beaten path' restaurants, etc. We were there on a fairly tight budget, and the hotel was completely fine for our needs. <BR><BR>Please feel free to email me direct if you need more info.<BR><BR>Jenny

topping to see if anyone else has any comments for sharon

I am from venice ! If I were in your shoes I would reserve the room at the Hotel Gallini... can I ask you which is your budget per room per night? Maybe I can suggest you something else.<BR>bye<BR>greta - zoe

Greta-Zoe: I have my favorites in Venice: Leon Bianco and Al Piave, but I am interested in what you would recomend as good budget hotels for less that $125 per night for a double. Thanks.

there are some hotels like locanda fiorita near campo santo stefano in the San mark's area or hotel agli alboretti just crossed the Accademia's bridge... can I sugget you something ? www.veniceinfo.it I tried a couple of minutes ago and the english version seems to be out of order but you can have a look on the italian version is quite easy.. you will find rates and of course images.. the site is of the Venetian hotels Associaton called AVA

Hi Sharon, <BR> My husband and I just returned from a trip to Italy. Stayed at the Hotel Fontana. My only regret is that we didnt stay longer!! The rooms are small, but the location was perfect and the hotel was helpful in finding us our next hotel in Florence. Have a wonderful trip! Karen