We were there last year in Sept'10 and had booked a double room for two nights. It is located in a small town Quarto D'Altino and the hotel is about 10 minutes walk from the station.

You can reach Venice in about 20 minutes by train. There are trains available from very early morning and are available every half/one hour, trains are also available till late night to return.

Hotel was nice and ideal for a vacation. We were allotted a decent room with big balcony in the front. However we were disappointed with the breakfast as they hardly provided anything in cold breakfast although we paid for it. You need to pay extra to get additional items. Bathroom was good and clean.

The staff was very helpful and provided all guidance for reaching Venice, even the train tkts can be purchased from the hotel.

Overall a nice place.

Stayed 5 nights at the Ambra as a base for Venice. Our room is very clean and althought it faces the main street is very quiet. Staff are pleasant and spoke English. Breakfast is Continental ( a roll with butter and Jam + coffee/tea ) or for a Supplement of 3 Euros you can have a buffet breakfast which is more substantial but no hot food. The Pizzeria round the corner has a good menu apart from pizza, and stays opened late. The food is good and cheaper than Venice, ate there twice.
The hotel is 15 mins walk from the station. If arriving after dark, head straight for the town centre which is the main road right opposite the station, it's not brightly lit but when you get right to the end, the Ambra could be seen lit up to guide you there.
Tickets to Venice is self service from a machine at the station, have the right coins as it does not give change. If making several trips to Venice it's best to get it from the machine at Santa Lucia (end station for Venice). Instructions available in English and tickets can be bought in advance and are valid for 2 months.It takes 25mins to Venice. Last train from Venice is 21.38hrs, the next one is around mid-night.

Fantastic family hotel. We stayed for 4 nights and found it relaxing and enjoyable. Room well decorated with large bathroom. Buffet breakfast at 3Euros good value for money. Reception helpful, and spoke good English. Hired bikes whilst in Quarto d'Altino and cycled around town and up the Sile River(very scenic). Very relaxing after hectic Venice. Would recommend this hotel, much nicer and cheaper than the two Holiday Inns in Quarto d'Altino. Andrew

Very good family hotel. Spotlessly clean. Room facilities include minibar, sat tv and efficent air conditioning. Buffet breakfast nice with homemade cakes and tart. 25 minutes by train to Venice (last train 0.40 am). Managed to get back to hotel after last screening at Venice Film Festival. Would stay here again.