Hotel Al Ponte Antico was our first stop on a 9-day whirlwind trip to Italy and it was truly a wonderful way to start off the trip. We flew in from Chicago and were very jet lagged when we arrived but just being in the water taxi on the way to the hotel woke us up and revived us. If... more

The level of personal service I experienced during my stay has completely changed my perception of how a hotel should take care of its guests. The combination of service both at the hotel and ability to recommend activities and dining that enhanced my experience of Venetian culture was outstanding. Remembering my birthday was a great touch as well. Unfortunately any... more

We were only able to stay for one night but wished we could have stayed much longer. The staff was extremely helpful, called us by our first names and treated us like royality. The rooms were very nice and clean, the breakfast buffet was fantastic and the view was so amazing. more

I have to agree with previous reviewers - there is something very special about this beautiful little hotel. Matteo lived up to his reputation as I walked in the door with six of my friends. He had memorized our pictures from the passports we left at check in and knew each of us by name, as did his staff as... more

Firstly apologies to everyone at Al Ponte Antico and fellow trip advisor members , as this review is well over due but I am finally giving back to this great website. We stayed here at around the 22.08.09 for 4 nights as a surprise celebration for my girlfriends birthday.Of course I read so many positive reviews I wondered if it... more

This was an amazing hotel. The staff were lovely and very helpful. At night the views were beautiful from the terrace, and the breakfast was lovely. The bread was very good and so was the cakes. I would stay here again and recomend it to a friend. more

Location, Location, Location It wasn’t fun driving to the Municipal Garage at Piazzale Roma, but once we were on the water taxi, life was good. And once we were sipping afternoon spritzes on the hotel’s balcony – watching the sunset skies and traffic on the Grand Canal, returning waves from children in gondolas with their parents, smiling as tourists in... more

This hotel exceeded my expectations and made my stay in Venice truly magical. Matteo and his staff are incredible and so friendly. From the moment we walked through the door we were treated like royalty. The location is perfect and close to everything. Morning breakfast is excellent, with a huge buffet spread of hot/cold items, and Matteo cooks up eggs... more

Just returned from Italy ending with a 3 night stay at Al Ponte Antico and what an end to a glorious holiday. So much has been said by others about this gem of a hotel (or Palace as Matteo appropriately referred to it) and until you experience it yourself it's hard to believe. What I want everyone to know is... more