Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Amber Burke-Cramer, Apple Valley, United States
This place was a treasure to find!!! One of Venice's best kept secrets I think! We loved it and would definantly stay there again and no place else. The rates were the best in town, we were actually worried since it was so cheap! It was 7 minutes walking from the Rialto Bridge with great dining and places to get a drink. Our room was very modern and immacualtely clean. The pictures don't even do it justice it is so beautiful. They have their very own glass producing furnace factory and sell the glass material to artists all over the world, they also offer 1week mosiac classes for up to 6 people. (when we got there, there was 6 women there from California, all sisters and friends, taking the class together, and they were having so much fun, I told my husband I want to go back and do the class for an anniversary sometime. It's a M-F 9am-6pm class and looks like a blast!) The breakfast was served in a nice dining room with the option of dining on the terrace overlooking their private courtyard and palm trees. The breakfast was good, cereal, fresh squeezed juices, delicious fresh fruit, yogurt, groanola, rolls, etc. They only rent 5 rooms, most of their business is in the glass, so when we stayed there, other people there were like 'Wow, how did you hear of this place-because it's such a best kept secret!) We even got maid service when we slept all day and didn't leave the room until 5pm, came back late that night and our room was spotless!! Now how often does that happen!!? Valentina was a lovely host to us, she's a gem!
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the website doesn't justify it ENOUGH!!
I can't believe it, we were SO pleased!
What a creative place to stay, so new too!
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I would say, YOU GOTTA GO THERE!!!
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Submitted by Sergi Macias, Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain
All easy, very clear, without problems.
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The staff of Domus Orsoni, were with us very kindly and made our experience wonderful. I'm very grateful, to them. Thank you very much.
Domus Orsoni, is nice, clean, great room, tipical of Venezia, and very quiet. Just that we were looking for. Is properly for a romantic days at Venezia.
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Domus Orsoni staff, made our check out, more easy. We pay without problems, and them helpped to us in all that we could need in that moment.
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No. You have a perfect explication at the internet page.
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What do you are looking for? A great place, with a good price, good service staff, quite zone, near public transports, at venezia for enjoy a romantic days. You must go to Domus Orsoni!!!
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Submitted by Maria Joćo Abreu, Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal
It was wonderful!!! The place is beuatiful and with pieces of art every where... EXCELENT. I wish return soon to see again Miss Valentina and stay at that wonderful pice of heaven.
thank you very much
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Very quiet, cleaned and very taste of decoration rooms. WONDERFUL!!!
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Submitted by Raquel Quiros, Madrid, Spain
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Submitted by RACHEL MCKNIGHT, LATINA, Italy
THE RECEPTIONIST WAS VERY HELPFUL INDEED
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OUR STAY WAS LOVELY AND THE PROPERTY WAS IMMACULATE.
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A WONDERFUL PLACE TO STAY WITH VERY HELPFUL STAFF.
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Submitted by catherine hermans, 9150 Bazel, Belgium
Even before we left for Venice, I received a personal mail from Mrs. Valentina with special guidelines how to reach the bed and breakfast, the telephone number etc. So the hospitality already started then. When I arrived, it was Mrs. Roberta who was expecting me because she knew my name. Very very nice and personal.
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Perhaps it's better this way, but I didn't know that I was going to stay next to the fabric where the original mosaics are made for the sagrada familia for example. Perhaps I didn't mention the pictures so much, but it will never come close to the reality.
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I'm very much afraid that next time it will be more expensive. ;-)
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When you arrive in the dark, don't expect a sign of B&B with neon lights, it's an authentical house.
Family is very friendly to show you the process of the tiles in their fabric.
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The best ever in Venice. (But I would mention to who I said it, not to people who want to party, not for younger people (even it is not so expensive))
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Submitted by Roderick Labaguis
The place is great. We even got a free tour to the glass factory nearby. The location is perfect, a few meters from the nearest waterbus station and a 10 minute walk to the sta lucia train station.
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I would highly recommend this place to anyone who would want to stay for a night or two in venice.
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Submitted by Ann Vanhoorne
Everything was ok ! Nice place and very friendly service.
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We would recommand this B& B to everybody who wants to stay in Venice and wants to stay in a quiet and nice environment.
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Service was great we could leave our luggage their the day that we checked out and we got a key to pick it up in the afternoon.
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Very nice place in a quiet environment. Excellent service. Lovely rooms and we had breakfast on the terrace overviewing a very lovely garden. A place were you are welcome in Venice even with children.
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Submitted by Corona Donnelly
Not only did they come to meet us with umberellas, as it was raining heavily, but they also provided umberellas for us if we decided to go out that evening. We were very grateful.
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We enjoyed our stay so much that we are already making plans to go back next year. The staff were very polite and extremely helpful.
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Domus Orsoni was better than we expected and the overall friendliness of the staff made our stay exceptional.
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Central location, beautiful, clean and friendly. We couldn't fault it.
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Submitted by gwen gatt
Very particular place to stay and recommended to anyone who wants to stay in Venice in a rather quiet area.
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Brilliant place with very friendly staff who have time for us clients in explaining Venice and its beauty.
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Submitted by jane
I had some very heavy luggage and poor Valentina carried them up the stairs for me! Over and above the call of duty, I would say. Very friendly and welcoming! She even made us coffee!
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The rooms were filled with beautiful mosaics, I loved every minute! The only problem I had was that the bed was a bit too hard for my liking - but I did get used to it!
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Valentina found someone to help with our (very) heavy luggage. We took a water taxi to the airport and Valentina stayed with us until it arrived! Arrivederci!
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There is a mosaic workshop on site, as well as the foundry where they manufacture and hand-cut Orsoni smalti - absolutely fascinating to watch! Everyone was very friendly.
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As above.
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Submitted by Eric
Domus Orsoni is a special place. We were treated to a tour of the gold leaf glass mosaic foundry at the conclusion of our stay. Remarkable! Why would anyone want to stay at an enormous hotel again?
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Artistic, unique, uncommon experience.
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We were unusually lucky to find this 5 room hotel associated with an active foundry dedicated to the craft of gold leaf glass mosaic. How completely different from a Hilton can one get?
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Submitted by Terrance
Domus Orsoni is a little off the beaten path, but that is what we were looking for. It's a couple of blocks from the nearest bus boat stop.
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Valentina is a very gracious host, and willing to help with any questions about Venice. The rooms are very clean and the mosaics throughout Domus Orsoni are beautiful.
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They allowed us to keep our luggage there for a few hours after we checked out, which was appreciated.
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We had an enjoyable stay at Domus Orsoni. It is clean, quiet and in a beautiful setting both inside and out - especially in the back. The owners are very hospitable and the mosaics are beautiful.
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Submitted by cynthia
We loved Domus Orsoni. There are glass mosaic artworks in every room, and each one is different.
Ther breakfast could have been better, though.
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We had a beautiful view of the garden from our room.
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Very nice, I would recommend it.
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Submitted by Claudia
very nice, familiary, very special because of the manufactury (smalti venetiani) and special interior of the rooms (mosaics)
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Submitted by Lorenza
don't tell too many other people about it! a gem.
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Submitted by Alain
Excellent value for the money. Beautiful accommodations.
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Submitted by Deborah
The room was very clean and comfortable. We were very impressed.
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Nice rooms, friendly service, but breakfast a bit 'bland'.
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Submitted by Lydia
The room and building was beautiful. Breakfast on the patio was a treat. Service was excellent. Highly recommended.
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Submitted by Jeremiah
The B&B and mosaic class were phenominal! We loved our room, the bathroom, and the property was entirely exquisite! We have already recommended Orsoni to friends and family and will continue to do so. Don't hesitate to stay here. It's a quiet neighborhood convenient to all. Enjoy!
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If it is possible for you to take the class that they offer for you to learn how to create mosaic, please do so. It wasn't cheap, but so worth it. It gives you less time to see the city, but more time escaping work and home while you construct something creative.
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A relaxing place of true beauty.
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Submitted by Kathy
The owner was very helpful about helping with directions to places and restaurants. She had a good grasp of English, so it was easy for us to communicate our needs. We really enjoyed our stay there.
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Submitted by Joy
I stayed at the Domus with my 15 year old son. It was a tranquil place to return to after the crowds in the city. The mosaics are fabulous and the staff friendly.
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Submitted by Yun Chee
Domus Orsoni was definitely better than we expected. Facilities are really first class. Valentina at the hotel was very helpful especially over New Year eating arrangements.
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Paradise. Definitely worth the money, especially the single room.
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Submitted by gabriela
It was difficult finding the place and when we found it, the bell wasn't working so nobody was coming to the door for a while what made us feel unsure about being at the right place. Also because there is a very tiny piece of paper with the name of the hotel, by the bell, that we actually missed the first time.
But after all it was a fun experience talking to the neighbors and trying to figure out if it was the right place or not!
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We were happily surprised by the hotel. We didn't expected to be a gallery as well and loved seeing the mosaic art as well as the workplace attached to it. I wished we could have seeing the people at work -I actually didn't ask, but I thought they could make this be part of the whole experience.
One thing we didn't really like in the bedroom was the bed. it was not a double bed but two twin beds pushed in together.
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The fact that is the house of a mosaic artist and that is part of a gallery.
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Beautiful!!! Surrounded by art. Loved the fact that is in a more residential area.
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Submitted by Emily
It is more like a B & B than a hotel, so there was no reception as such, but the woman who runs it was there and very welcoming. However, she is not always there on hand, so it is worth ensuring arrival time is agreed in advance. Would have been helpful to have the full address and telephone number supplied before I went: my luggage was lost and the airport asked for address and telephone number of hotel to forward my luggage when I arrived. I could give directions but no address and they needed the telephone number to confirm delivery.
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It's a sweet place, the rooms and bathrooms were very nice. The woman who ran it was really lovely, friendly and helpful.
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Again, as Valentina the woman who runs it is not always there, I checked out the night before, so this was no problem.
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Domus Orsoni is not in my favourite part of Venice, so I don't know if I would stay there again, but the B & B itself is lovely. The room decor is modern but not bland: the rooms are above a glass mosaic factory - and run by the same family - that's been going about 100 years, and all the rooms and furniture are decorated with gleaming glass mosaic. The breakfast is excellent and can be served on a sweet terrace. The woman who runs it is charming and helpful and speaks English. If someone wanted to stay in that part of Venice I'd definitely recommend it.
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Submitted by traudi
The map provided was wrong and very confusing!. Where we should have been and where the map said was completely wrong.
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I would highly recommend this hotel to all my friends and people I know travelling to Venice to stay there.
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A beautiful, spacious and friendly place to stay when enjoying the sights of Venice.
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Submitted by Ann
Map of Venice and information booklet given to us on arrival
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2 very minor comments - no soap in bathroom & no shower curtain over bath.
Have not been to Italy before - maybe this is common here?
This did not spoil our stay as everything else was so wonderful
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Web site does not state the the alternative for double rooms - ie does not give the option to book twin room. These are available - but we needed to email to find out
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Good location - stunning mosaics - world famous in their sphere.
Really clean and friendly. Most interesting place. Felt priveledged to have stayed here
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Submitted by Laura
Very confortable & beautiful stay in the Domus Orsoni. Definitely recommend to others
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Submitted by Baudouin
we were very well received by the two persons in charge. They gave us useful advice regarding eg restaurants.
Very convenient location, both in a relatively calm area, while close to the main communication ways.
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Submitted by Anonymous
A wonderful hotel, but a slight problem with their hot water heater at the time. Other than that, it was great!
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
Wonderful hotel - would go back in a heartbeat.
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Wonderful
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Submitted by Anonymous
We felt very welcome and were looked after superbly by Roberta. Will definitely book the Domus Orsoni again and reccommend it to friends.
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Free half hour tour of glass/mosaic factory - this was a highlight of the whole trip
The bidet in the bathroom!
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Friendly, beautifully furnished and very peaceful yet close to all amenities.
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Submitted by Anonymous
the room was good, the bathroom very spacious, however there was no air conditioning which was promised on the voucher, as a result we had to leave the windows open , & it was very noisy as the pedestrian traffic could be heard throughout the night. still not a bad hotel
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