Hotel Santa Marina

This is a very nice hotel just off the main busy area around the Rialto bridge it's tucked away in a quiet little square, which for a newcomer to Venice can be a little awkward to find, however I have since discovered that the Santa Marina has a small advantage over other hotels which to a newbee is very beneficial to know, this little plus is at the back of the hotel it has a small canal and it's own pier so you can order your taxi from the airport and it will take you and your luggage to the hotels back door. They will even order you a taxi back for your departure....this service is not cheap but it is very efficient and stress free which is what we came to Venice for. The hotel's location is quite central on the island so all attractions are in easy reach and with lots of shops bars and restaurants to refresh and entertain you as you walk to see the sights I would say the Santa Marina was a good choice for us to get the best out of our stay in Venice. Our room was very nice clean, modern and comfortable. The staff were very helpful, spoke good English and were happy to answer any questions we had, breakfast was good too lots of choice and even a glass of prosecco was available as we found out it's not uncommon for the people of Venice to start the day that way. Would we stay here again YES absolutely and would bring our friends as we are confident they would enjoy what we have discovered here. Thank you Santa Marina and look forward to seeing you again hopefully sooner rather than later. David and Nicky

The hotel looks good inside, in Venetian style, the breakfast is quite varied, the staff very ok, they offered us an umbrella when it was raining the hotel is located in a very good area, quieter and not very full of tourists, 5 minutes from the Rialto and about 10 minutes from the center, from the dome

The breakfast was amazing, with a choice of pancakes or scrambled egg and bacon, plus an enormous buffet of both sweet and savoury food. The location was generally very quiet, slightly off the main tourist streets. A private water taxi can be ordered to take you directly to the airport from the back of the hotel. The superking bed is gigantic!

The hotel is located at a very central location yet a quiet square with pastry/caffee-shop, restaurant and mini market all around. The place was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. A bit plus that the reception is 24/7 and staff are ready to help anytime. The room was very nicely decorated in the mood of the city and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was very good with a variety of savory and sweet choices and exceptional service. Overall, a good place to stay a few days and explore the city.

I booked 7 standard rooms for 14 people - we were all coming from London for a birthday celebration. I chose the hotel on the basis of appearance, affordability, location, and breakfast included. All totally exceeded my and my friends' expectations. A classic Venetian hotel with clean, characterful rooms, generous and helpful staff, and an unexpectedly sensational breakfast. Amazing value for money!