When I first booked here I was a bit nervous. The reviews were mixed and many reviewers thought the distances from St Marks was an issue. Secondly as a business traveler that does 130 nights a year I love my Marriotts when i am at a conference or having meetings but never convinced Marriott does upscale boutique style hotels very... More

We arrived in Venice for our 20th wedding anniversary, as first time visitors we were not sure what to expect.We were quite blown away by the service at the hotel.The lobby was exquisite as was the room. We stayed in the Presidential suite and were treated like we were royalty. My husband and I are ordinary people who have saved... More

A historic home converted to the French Embassy, then to a Nunnery, and finally to a Hotel. Elegant and charming, with beautiful garden (that is worth seeing even if not staying at the hotel). Pros: Service, incredible garden, elegant and tasty breakfast, wonderful shuttle boat service to St. Marc's square. (Piazza San Marco), away from the main tourist area. Cons:... More

The BV is a real gem - and an ideal one for a trip to Venice. It's far enough out of the 'maddening crowds' so that you can retreat to a peaceful haven but when you want some action it's only 15 minutes from the Rialto Bridge. There are many lovely touches - the hotel's launch to/from St Mark's Square... More

If you are open to other cultures and an island that is a gorgeous mess, you will adore this hotel. We stayed five nights celebrating our anniversary and fell in love with the Boscolo. For the best experience, visit during the fall or spring. And please don't complain about the flying insects, heat, humidity, crowds, smelly canals, and high prices.... More

The Boscolo Venezia is a wonderful hotel in a great location away from the busy areas but close enough to access anywhere. A beautiful garden behind the hotel is one of the few green areas in Venice. The service is attentive and caring. I would highly recommend this hotel. More

For my first visit to Venice, nearly 30 years ago, we selected the famed Gritti Palace, a magnificent (and hyper expensive) hotel ideally situtated on the Grand Canal near Piazza San Marcos. We enjoyed our visit to Piazza San Marcos with the magnificent cathedral, the Doges Palace, the orchestras playing until the late hours and even the pigeons. But over... More

This hotel is not near the hustle and bustle of Venice but you can easily walk to all of that. It was wonderful to walk this area at night! The hotel is very nice and the botanical gardens make this hotel one-of-a-kind. However, the "free" taxi will take you to a Murano factory/museum which will give you a big sales... More

This palace was amazing!! The service was incredible. The room was perfect. It was the largest bathroom I have ever seen in a European hotel. The location was off the beaten path which was nice in such a crowded city. It was still an easy walk or water bus to everything. The morning breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend... More