Venice Hotels-Where to Stay?
Jul 25th, 2003, 04:51 AM
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Venice Hotels-Where to Stay?
I'm trying to decide between these hotels (or any others highly recommended).
I've narrowed my choices down to: Metropole, Hotel Bauer, Londra Palace, Luna Hotel Baglioni (if these are not too expensive!!) I'm willing to spend the loot if the hotel is really worth it and I can get a great canal view (side canal view is okay too!) and good breakfast Really looking for something kind of romantic. If these choices are way too expensive, was thinking about considering Pensione Accademia in Dorsodura.
Has anyone stayed here? Is the location good for walking to most attractions/restaurants?
I've narrowed my choices down to: Metropole, Hotel Bauer, Londra Palace, Luna Hotel Baglioni (if these are not too expensive!!) I'm willing to spend the loot if the hotel is really worth it and I can get a great canal view (side canal view is okay too!) and good breakfast Really looking for something kind of romantic. If these choices are way too expensive, was thinking about considering Pensione Accademia in Dorsodura.
Has anyone stayed here? Is the location good for walking to most attractions/restaurants?
Jul 25th, 2003, 05:42 AM
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Yes, you have a range there in price and in amenities.
Some friends and family of mine stayed at the Bauer last year, each being fortunately quite used to the best of the hotels. Each felt that the Bauer was one of the best of the best.
Ask for a room in the Palazzo building.
For the Londra Palace and Accademia, both very popular here, do a search here for each, and also check the hotel Rants and Raves comments elsewhere here at fodors.com
Both hotels are always praised, esp the Accademia.
Yes, you have a range there in price and in amenities.
Some friends and family of mine stayed at the Bauer last year, each being fortunately quite used to the best of the hotels. Each felt that the Bauer was one of the best of the best.
Ask for a room in the Palazzo building.
For the Londra Palace and Accademia, both very popular here, do a search here for each, and also check the hotel Rants and Raves comments elsewhere here at fodors.com
Both hotels are always praised, esp the Accademia.
Jul 25th, 2003, 08:47 AM
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Just stayed for 3 nights at the pensione accademia in a junior suite. It was lovely with a nice bathroom and the Dorsodoro location is great! A quieter, but very convenient part of Venice, just around corner from the Accademia bridge.
Jul 25th, 2003, 12:34 PM
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Deblev- Thanks for your reply about the Pensione Accademia. It really does look like a nice place, and the prices are very good. Now I'm not sure if I'd rather stay here or the Metropole. The "Accademia" section of Venice looks fairly close to the action, but away from the maddening crowds. Did your room have a nice canal view? Thanks....
Jul 25th, 2003, 03:06 PM
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We've stayed twice at the Metropole. First room (smallish)was right on lagoon with GORGEOUS view.... but noisy in the early morning when people were on their way to work. (Tho El Husband slept thru it all). Second room was huge... on canal side... again noisy in the morning with traffic, etc. But we love the quiet atmosphere and service of the Metropole.. so if we go back again I will try a garden view room. Friends haave stayed at the Accademia and speak highly of it.
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Hi.
I loved the Bauer Grunwald ,very romantic, my husband proposed to me there. The Academia is another thing entirely but good - also alot less expensive.Check out packages on expedia and also CIT I have also stayed at the Hotel Flora - it was really cheap and they did a good breakfast, no canal veiw but close to San Marco Good luck and have fun
I loved the Bauer Grunwald ,very romantic, my husband proposed to me there. The Academia is another thing entirely but good - also alot less expensive.Check out packages on expedia and also CIT I have also stayed at the Hotel Flora - it was really cheap and they did a good breakfast, no canal veiw but close to San Marco Good luck and have fun
