Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Carol Alverson, Trussville, Alabama, United States
The entire staff was always so very friendly and nice. The people at the desk, especially Elisabetta, were always helpful with any questions we had. They arranged for concerts, gave directions, called for a water taxi. I cannot sing their praises enough. We had a wonderful stay and alot of it was due to the staff.
We have visited Venice several times but this Hotel and staff was by far the best.
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Our bill was ready as soon as requested. They arranged for a water taxi upon our departure.
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The staff was wonderful. The views from our room were breath taking. The room was clean and the furniture was beautiful. A delight.
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Submitted by Gillian Pimblett, Wigan, Lancashire, Merseyside United Kingdom
Extremely pleasant staff, very welcoming and friendly (Elizabetta) and we each received a very welcome complimentary cold bottle of water at check in.
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The views from room 47 were absolutely breath taking. Every morning you had to pinch yourself to reassure yourself it wasn't a dream. The views probably equal the best that Venice has to offer, including the most expensive hotels-all at a fraction of the cost !
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Staff very helpful again, nothing too much trouble.
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Fantastic location equalling / bettering the majority of expensive hotels. Good restaurant in the evenings, prime location and always busy, giving 15% discount to guests. Very good continental breakfast in a position envied by rivals.
Only one drawback - no lift (4 floors).
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Absolutely first class in terms of value for money. Forget the others, this has everything going for it - location, restaurant, friendly staff, clean bedrooms and most important of all THE STUNNING VIEWS (room 47).
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED
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Submitted by Peter Rabatsch, 1070 Wien, Austria
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Submitted by Herbert Benedikter, 2100 Korneuburg, Austria
It is a little, but very fine hotel in the center of venice. the staff ist very kindly und we stay at this hotel for the third time. the next time when we visit venedig, we take place at the 'wildner'.
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Submitted by Ken Hazeldene, Redditch, United Kingdom
A little disappointed that the restaurant was not aavilable for evening meals but it did not prevent the experience.
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Clean, tidy, friendly hotel and well located and close to all the amenities of Venice
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Submitted by Michael Fisher, Jamestown, Colorado, United States
The room, the people and the hotel in general was wonderful. The building next door was under going some very loud construction which started at 8:00 am and went all day. This was the only undesirable aspect but I understand this was out of the Hotel Pensione Wildner control.
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exact directions from boat stop. (ie. turn left/ turn right.
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Wonderful. We would stay there again.
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Submitted by eden cole, sydney nsw, Australia
elvio was very charming and helpful but there was a very strong smell of floor laquer from the work done in dinning room which continued for the whole stay
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Fantastic value for money and the location exceeded our expectations
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Location needs to be promoted better
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Awesome location,friendly service ,especially Elvio,.Well priced
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Submitted by Michael Thornhill, United States
They were very gracious and welcoming and let us know we were still wait-listed for channel view room for 3d and 4th nights. (And the next day told us we could stay in our room for all 4 nights, more Euros, but an incredible view!)
Mike and Debbie
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Breakfast was excellent, steps were not too steep, and noise was not great, despite being on busy Riva Schiavone, 2 bridges from Doge's Palace and San Marco Piazza. Maybe because no echoing, since wide channel on other side of Riva. Extraordinarily convenient for bus/ferry stops to all islands and routes, and to quiet lovely piazzas a few blocks away.
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Smooth, easy.
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convenient to P. San Marco and bus/ferry docks, yet quiet. Lovely staff.
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A small, lovely hotel, near P. San Marco, yet quiet. Good value (by Venice standards). Gracious staff, good breakfast, great views across channel to other islands and Palladian church, from many rooms. A/C yes, elevator no.
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Submitted by Alan Heatherington, Libertyville, Illinois 60048, United States
We were very specific about the room desired, and we were given exactly what we requested. Front desk assistance was exemplary from the moment we arrived, the best in fact that I have experienced in any hotel on our many travels. Service was attentive and personalized.
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On grows accustomed to many hotels being a bit less than anticpated. Wildner was a fine exception, including the amazing air conditioning!
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Directions for transportation to the airport were helpful and precise.
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Rooms are small but entirely adequate, and the location and views on the lagoon are identical to those of some of the most expensive properties in Venice.
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I would only say that were I returning to Venice tomorrow, I would not waste a minute comparing other properties: I would book Wilder again at once.
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Submitted by Keith Cussen, United Kingdom
Location was great 2 minutes from St Marks Square.
Bedroom comfortable and quite considering the lively location.
Furnishings were worn but hotel very clean.
Staff friendly and helpful.
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Very enjoyable
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The only concern was that although we could leave our luggage at the Hotel before signing in and after checking out the only place provided was a cupboard in the foyer with no lock.
We felt that it would be very easy for someone to walk into the Hotel and take the bags away while staff were distracted.
I think they should offer more secure storage for the guests bags when left there either before signing in or after checking out.
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Very comfortable great location and value for money.
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Submitted by michele jensen, santa barbara, United States
We got a private taxi but he dropped us at the Arsenale (?spelling) terminale instead of right in front of the hotel which would have been alot easier...maybe a note that if you hire a private watertaxi they can drop you directly in front of the hotel..I had handed him the copy of the directions I got off the webpage....Very minor to the stay though....
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We had a quad room which was not seen on the web...but was perfect for us and what a awesome view we had. We were two girlfreinds each of us traveling with one of our adult children. The hotel worked perfectly for us!
The entire staff at check in as well as in the restaurant were extremely friendly and helpful...we enjoyed the whole experience.
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Great value for the money...some of the others we were travelling with had a different hotel that their travel agent had set up...I muched prefered ours both in space and view!
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Again, just in regards to getting a private water taxi...it was probably our mistake...but we did have to lug heavy luggage over quite a few bridges.
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Perfect. We loved the location, the ambience of the hotel and the view was outstanding. It was a perfect way to start our 2 week vacation, which was a cruise of the Greek Islands that originated in Venice! I will be back to Venice and I will definetly stay at the Hotel Wildner. I did not see any other place I would have rather been!
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Submitted by Penny Fountain, Sydney, Australia
It was fantastic. Restaurant was fabulous as were all restaurant staff and hotel staff.
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Venice in summer is extremely expensive everywhere - but in comparison to other places I think Wildner was good value.
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Fantastic location. Great restaurant and staff. Air conditioning good. Character. A small fridge in the room would be great!
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Submitted by kim owen, Efail Isaf, United Kingdom
Great location!
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No lift
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Clean and comfortable. Excellent waterfront location, very close to St Mark's square and all amenities.
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Submitted by larry kemp, Minneapolis, MN, United States
friendly staff, great location, reasonable rates
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see above comments.
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Submitted by Anna Wolf, Germany
Very nice place, nice and friendly staff.
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Submitted by sharon roberts, prescot, United Kingdom
ideal place to stay, great location by St Marks and water taxi stop. staff helpful and knowledgleable.
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Good value compared to others in Venice.
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see above
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Submitted by John Sherlock, United Kingdom
Stunning location!
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Pensione Wildner is in a fantastic location - a few short steps from S Marco. Rooms were quite small but clean, cool and good value.
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Left luggage at the hotel throughout the chackout day as we had an evening air departure. Very convenient - hotel is 50m from the Zaccharia boat station.
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Once again, the location is excellent
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Highly recommended - friendly, good value, convenient
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Submitted by Susan Cowell, Hilmarton, United Kingdom
We used the bus and vaporetto to get to the hotel at a cost of 3.50 euros each - excellent value and very easy to use. The hotel was in an excellent position close to St Marks Square, and right by the vaporetto stops. We were very pleased.
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The food in the hotel was excellent, and a 15% discount offered to guests. Breakfast was good, cheese, meats, yoghurt as well as cereals and rolls.
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We were allowed to leave our luggage in the hotel after we had booked out, which was very helpful
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There was work being done on the building next door - this started at 9am, so did not disturb us, and we had a reduction from 190 euros to 130 euros.
There was no fridge in the bedroom, would have liked one.
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A pleasant 2* hotel right on the lagoon front
looking out at St Georgio. Nice restaurant to sit and watch the world go by (hundreds of people). Right next to the Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's square and the water bus stops. Excellent value.
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Submitted by Ross Trewin, Sydney, Australia
The email of the hotel suggested that we take a water taxi from the Venice Airport, which would bring us very close to the jetty, near the Hotel but quite expensive!
We chose to go by water bus at 1/7 of the cost of the alternate water taxi, with the disadvantage,depending on the timetable, of a landing at a jetty further removed.As we had minimal(non American) baggage, this was no problem.
I would suggest that the Hotel mention the alternative that we took.
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The central location and beautiful view overlooking the lagoon more than made up for the slight shabbiness of the Hotel which we had arranged via Worldby.com.
We really appreciated booking through
Worldby.com for our trip, as we had no unpleasant surprises.
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See above comment about water taxi (about 70 Euros) and water buses (10 Euros.).
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What you see is what you get.
3 star accommodation, good value, in a wonderful, convenient location.
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Submitted by John Davies, Marple STOCKPORT SK6 6QA, United Kingdom
Breakfast service was usually very good, but one morning (Monday) it was poor as it was the waitress's day off and nobody replaced her.
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More emphasis on the Wildner's excellent position on the lagoon waterfront.
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Submitted by Chris Palmer, Auckland, New Zealand
The Hotel is situated in an excellent location for enjoying Venice by foot or gondola. Piazza San Marco is just amazing !
Chris Palmer
Waiheke Island
New Zealand
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Submitted by Georgia Lane, Cape Town, South Africa
Easy to use.Excellent.
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The staff were very helpful and friendly throughout our stay.
Our only comments are that the rooms have very thin walls.
Breakfast was dissapointing, the selection was acceptable but the quality could be improved.
The position was outstanding.
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The position in relation to the vapporetto stop was excellent.
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Great position.
Basic pensione with fabulous views. A good choice if you plan to be out and about, if you want to laze in your room you might want something a little more luxurious.
Charming and helpful staff at reception.
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Submitted by Orlin Trapp, United States
There was noise from the room above, like they were moving furniture most of the night. Even though we faced the Grand Canal outside noise was not a problem.
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The breakfast was wonderful and the restaurant was very good for dinner. The location was excellant for getting the Waterbus to the Airport at the Jolanda station in front of the hotel. Also all of the Canal boats stop in front of the hotel.
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Just about perfect, great location, but do reserve a room facing the Lagoon (Grand Canal).
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Submitted by Fishwick Sarah, United Kingdom
Good location right on the lagoon. Good views from the breakfast room and restaurant. All rooms where clean and tidy if a bit worn, but the bathroom looked new.However wooden floors make it very noisy especially if you have a heard of elephants above you as we did.
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Submitted by Dieter Steinbach, Germany
recommendable with a absolutly nice view about the lagoon from the breakfeast room
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Submitted by franz maier, 8010 Graz, Austria
franz has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 79% value and his check-out with a 83% rate. |
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Submitted by Mrinal Dossal, Pickering, Canada
We were on the fourth floor with no lift . So sometimes it was a 5 times a day that we had to climb 4 stories . I wouldnt stay there again . The view is fabulous !!
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Submitted by Hans-Peter LIECHTI, CH-4584 Gaechliwil, Switzerland
It's not clear, that standard rooms go to the backside and the rooms that gos to the front side are calld 'room ?.
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Good hotel in the center of venice or a good price.
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Submitted by MARK SALTER, Zurich, Switzerland
It is a nice hotel, but far too expensive for what it was. We are aware of the prices of the hotels in Venice, but even so,it is ridiculous to ask for such a price for a hotel room.
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Comparising with other hotels in Venice - at this location - it is not too expensive, but it is a basic hotel. And we still don't really understand these kind of prices.
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Submitted by Prof. Dr.Claus Schwarze, D-50935 Köln, Germany
The price was very much to high for this simple
house.
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The Hotel is good for jounger people intending
to get familiar with venice by feet because the
position right to the Marc place is very good.
But the prices are much to high for the joung
people.
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Submitted by Ann Jones
Very helpful, even provided some bottled water.
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Wonderful stay. Young lady serving breakfast was wonderful, nothing was too much trouble.
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Cases stored out of sight. We have stayed in places where we had to just leave them in the lobby. This was much better.
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Excellent quality and range of breakfast.
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Best hotel I have ever visited in Venice!!! The view was stunning and the service perfect.
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Submitted by Claudia Sperl
We got the room even sooner than promised. We were told the room would be ready to check in at 14.00, but when we arrived at about 10.00 the room was ready for us.
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It was wonderful, especially the lagoon view from the room was great.
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It is a very friendly place to stay, nice clean rooms with comfortable beds and not too small bathroom, wonderful view over the lagoon and - very important at bad weather - well heated. In case we should visit Venice again, we will certainly stay there again.
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Submitted by Karen Wade
The view was spectacular. The room was like the pictures on the website, but a bit worn.
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The staff was efficient and thoughtfully had the breakfast buffet set up for an early departure.
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Excellent location, staff, food, and views. The room was light and airy. The staff was courteous and very helpful. Easy access to transportation. The perfect place to stay.
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Submitted by Clay Angel
Fantastic view, very nice and clean room.
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Great location - would stay here again.
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Very nice property, excellent location next door to exclusive hotels.
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Submitted by Mike Lindlahr
My mother organized at bottle of spumante to our room as a surprise. and what a surprise did we get, was a nice offer that was made available and is not always possible.
So thanks to Elisabetta from hotel Wildner.
See you next time when we get married we will come again.!! Can only recommend the small but quaint hotel Pension.
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A cosy place to stay overlooking the lagoon and makes one feel at home. No problem with languages.
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Submitted by Brigitte Faasch
fair price, clean, central, very good breakfast
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Submitted by Ian Drake
Ian has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. |
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Submitted by Susan
Excellent!
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Really excellent! I can't wait to go to Venice again and stay at the Widner! The staff helped my arrange a tour of La Fenice and tickets to the opera there. Very helpful!
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I would tell any friend that it is in a wonderful location, the staff is very helpful and that it has the best views of any hotel in its catgory in Venice. I would tell them that they are making a mistake if they do not stay there and ask for a room on the front of the building with a lagoon view!
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Submitted by Alexander
The location of the Hotel Wildner could not have been better. Fronting onto San Marco Basin, there was always lots of interesting activity ongoing. It is a very short, pleasant walk from San Marco Square which is especially excellent late in the evening after listening to the wonderful music in the Square.
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Although the Hotel fronts onto the busy pedestrian walk along San Marco Basin, the windows were of such quality that they completely shut out the sound when closed (and the air conditioning worked great).
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I would highly recommend staying at the Hotel Wildner describing it as ideally located, with a very friendly and helpful staff. I would strongly recommend getting a room fronting onto the Basin. The waterfront room gives an most enjoyable viewing experience even when simply resting at the hotel.
Feel free to publish our review as 'Alexander and Joan from Calgary, Canada'
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Submitted by jane
we were so glad it was close to the water bus station. At first the receptionist seemed not to helpful, but then we really enjoyed him and his sense of humor.
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we throughly loved our room, the breakfast and the location. Being on the lagoon was so special, and the books talk about it being so noisy on the lagoon side, we did not find that and when we closed the windows and had the airconditioning on at night we could not hear a thing!
The alcove was perfect for three adults, gave somewhat privacy for our adult daughter.
The room furniture and lights looked much better in person than on the web.
OUr breakfast was the best we had in Italy and had something for everyone. I especialliy liked the plain crousant, not filled.
The flower boxes made the exterior so beautiful, and to open our windows and see them close up was very special as well.
The bathroom was fantastic.
As you can see, we loved it and would go back and would recommend it to anyone.
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we checkekd out the night before since we were leaving at 5:30 in the am.
I think the cost was high, but we found that in all the hotels, so compared to other hotels and what we got we were very satisfied.
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how convenient it is to the water bus.
retake some of the room pictures
show the outside with the flowers
show the breakfast room as outside
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absolutely
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Submitted by janalyne
It was very easy.
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We had a wonderful stay at the Hotel. The setting, view, and accomodations were just great!
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Very easy. They even watched our bags after we checked out.
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The most romantic hotel we have ever stayed in!
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Submitted by Deborah
The view from our window facing the water was wonderful - and the photos on the website were good matches to the reality of the hotel.
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Very helpful in arranging a water taxi
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Restaurant is very good for dinner - much better than expected - and they gave us a discount (15%) since we were guests.
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Submitted by Klaus
Very friendly staff, well-spoken english
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perfect
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Submitted by Julie
We arrived exhausted after a horrible introduction to Italy. The woman at the front desk was so welcoming and nice, it was wonderfully refreshing.
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Wonderful hotel! Will recommend to everyone we know. :-)
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Went very smoothly.
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Perfect location. Gorgeous view. Helpful staff. Spacious and clean room. Large bathroom. Very comfortable and reasonably priced.
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Submitted by Marianne
My husband and myself were amazed over the location of the Hotel Pensione Wildner. It was better than our imagination.
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The lagoon view was astonishing from the 4th floor and you really felt the puls of the town from there. Also a good location for people who want to go jogging along the fundaments.
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My husband did it but I think it was very satisfactory.
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I have already recommended the hotel to several friends because of the wonderful lagoon view from every window and the very good location on Riva degli Schiavoni. We also found the personel very nice and helpful. It is a very suitable hotel for people who prefer a good location and magnificent view before comfort, as there are a lot of stairs to climb, but we knew it in advance and it did not bother us.
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Submitted by Stephan
A wonderful hotel with friendly staff and a million dollar view of the lagoon. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a memorable stay in Venice. I would love to go back if I had the opportunity.
Judith and Stephan Hunt
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A small hotel full of character in a brilliant location close to Saint Mark's Square.
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Submitted by susan
The view over the lagoon will stay with us as long as we live. Also the magical firework display kindly provided from somewhere on the Lido the night we arrived...
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It was a good guide to what's available.
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A very special experience and excellent value for money. I'll be back....
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Submitted by Lawrence
Luckily we already had a sense of where we were going.
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Great veiw. Lovely room. Splendid airconditioning. Concierge were extremely friendly and helpful; graciously arranging various concert tickets, dinner reservations, etc. Staff was warm and professional. This is a beautiful little hotel that I am planning to return to.
It would have been nice if there were some additional discount for people who were interested in staying longer. For example 4 or 5 days, or more.
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I do not recall if it was on the web-site or not, but the fact that there was no elevator should be made very clear for those people who may have some disability. This was in no way a problem for us.
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A beautiful little Hotel with a magnificent view. Charming, and romantic with its green shutters and window boxes filled with lovely purple flowers right in the heart of things, a few hundred yards from San Marco.
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