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San Marco 4687 - Calle dei Fabbri, Venice, 30100
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Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Tania Ruiz, Redmond, United States
This hotel was well located, clean and in good condition. However, be warned that there is no elevator.
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The hotel was easy to find. Staff were helpful and answered our questions. The room was in very good condition and very clean too. We had a view of the cannal, which was nice, as we could see the gondolas. Another bonus of the hotel is that they have a room with Internet access. The only thing we did not really like was the breakfast, I thought it was poor. Only cereal, coffee and pastries.
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Submitted by richard holden, bristol, United Kingdom
Hotel very easy to find, though bit of astruggle up to first floor reception area with heavy luggage (glad we left our skiing gear - from first part of holiday - at the airport)
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The first room we were offered was on the second floor above the ground floor restaurant. There was a strong smell of cooking in the room as soon as the window was opened. We requested a different room, and were offered one on the third floor which was much better, though slightly smaller. Bed was comfortable, bathroom clean and spacious with good shower over full-size bath.
Breakfast was much more extensive than we had expected from reports of breakfasts generally in Venice, with a good selection of cereals, pastries, fruits, bread and yoghurts, with tea, coffee and fruit juices.
I would recommend it
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We were able to leave our luggage until later in the afternoon.
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Simple, clean, comfortable, good breakfast
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Submitted by john tilley, whitwick, United Kingdom
All was perfect.
The room was really good and offered me comfort after my flight.
It was clean, clear and exactly what you hope to find to stay in Venicia.
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Very comfortable.
The staff was very attentive to all my needs,which made my stay even more enjoyable.
Exactly what I was looking for, for a short and pleasant stay.
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really, all was good
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no, I don't think so
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Friendly, welcoming and the right place to be if you want to visit Venicia
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Submitted by Andrew Evans, Halifax, United Kingdom
unforgettable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by Margaret Dolley, L-1469 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
The hotel was very pleasant and had a very nice feel to it. Broadband internet much appreciated ... as were the excellent magazines to browse through.
Only comment was that the room was VERY small ... and it would be nice to have something savoury (cheese or ham) for breakfast.
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A little gem of a hotel ... amazingly peaceful given its central location.
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Submitted by Pepita Brookbanks, Little Hadham Herts SG11 2AL, United Kingdom
The room was spotlessly cleen and the bed was very comfortable.
Breakfast was very good and we were more than satisfied thankyou.
The stairs would be a problem for some but not for us.
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well worth a visit
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Submitted by Alberto Markovich, *, United States
Alberto has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by dave Barfield, Gosport Hants PO12 2EJ, United Kingdom
Very easy transfer from Marco Polo airport
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We could have had more information in the hotel of sites trips etc.
Coffee making facilities in the room would be a benifit.
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See above comments
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Good value, Clean, Comfortable and easy to get to.
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Submitted by Edward Gottwald, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7NF, United Kingdom
Room was small but well decorated and in good condition.
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Centrally situated. Friendly staff. As a room was available they let us book in early and on check out allowed us to leave our luggage in the foyer until we were ready to leave Venice in the evening.
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Submitted by James Callahan, Phoenix,AZ, United States
The Al Gambero is very conveniently located for quick walking acceaa to all of the major points of interest. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating.
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The room was smaller than I expected but clean.
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Conveniently located with plesant staff and very small rooms.
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Submitted by Madina Tleuova, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The receptionist at the check-in was not polite but we saw him at the arrival only. His colleagues which replaced him were more polite.
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We liked the hotel - we arrived from Paris via Rome after passing some time in both cities - the hotel in Venice was the best value for money compared to the accomodations we had in Paris and Rome. It supports the great impression we had from Venice.
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Very Good
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Submitted by Don Bellisario
Very helpful arranging boat taxi and assistance in departing
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It should be noted that there is no elevator. It may be difficult for some people walking up two flights of stairs.
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Like new, well located.
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Submitted by stephen madeley
I would use your service again.
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Central - clean a good place to stay for a few days in Venice.
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Submitted by Jérôme
The receptionist booked and reconfirmed a water taxi for our departure at 4.30am, and it was right on time!
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Well located and clean. Staff friendly and helpful. However,the continental breakfast is a little basic.
The website was excellent and I really appreciated the photos to help me choose the style and ambience of the hotel.
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Submitted by Lisa
Great Hotel - Exceptional value - Perfect Location
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Submitted by Janice
Very helpful and made regular contact with me prior to checking in to confirm cost and reservation. Very reassuring.
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Smallish rooms more than compensated for by excellent location and pleasant breakfast. Would definitely go back.
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Just that the restaurant downstairs is quite good also if you are interested in traditional Venecian food.
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Highly recommended and represents excellent value for money.
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Submitted by William
A charming hotel with a very friendly staff.
Perfect location close to all the sites of Venice.
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Submitted by Marcus
I highly recommend the Antica Locanda Al Gambero. We were thoroughly pleased with the room, helpfulness of the staff, and the FABULOUS location! I would love to stay there again.
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Submitted by michael
would higly recommend it.
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Submitted by Jennifer
Natasha and all the front desk staff were wonderful. Upon arriving, I decided I would like a different type of room, and Natasha very politely and immediately accomodated my request.
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Everyone at the front desk was so friendly and helpful, taking extra time to look up restaurant locations and give us maps with directions, making reservations, and just being generally very friendly.
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Al Gambero was a great hotel for the price. The location was perfect for sightseeing--situated between St. Mark's and the Rialto, and just a very short walk from the vaporetto stop. The front desk staff were friendly and went out of their way to help us with any questions, the room was spacious by Venetian standards, very bright (but with shutters for nighttime), and although the bathroom was small (as is standard for most Italian hotels in the 3 to 4 star category), it was incredibly clean. If you are looking to stay in San Marco, near St. Mark's and/or the Rialto and much shopping, I cannot imagine a better choice than Al Gambero for the price.
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Submitted by Victoria
Staff at the reception was very helpfull and thanks to them we were able to get the most out of Venice. That includes a trip to Murano and Burano islands, directions on getting around the city, and information on the Venetian Film Festival that was running at the time.
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Hotel offers free internet use to the guests.
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Warm and friendly
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Submitted by Dennis
We have stayed at Al Gambero before, so we knew what to expect and the location of the hotel was why we booked here for us and our friends. We would definitely stay here again - there is nothing fancy about the hotel, but it is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful (as opposed to the San Moise where we stayed last time - the rooms are tiny and the staff unfriendly). There is also a mini-bar in the rooms, which is convenient for keeping your own beverages cool. Each room also has a safety deposit box.
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The rooms are quite pricey - but obviously you pay here for location, which makes it worth the while.
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The only slight negative aspect, is that there is no lift and you have to carry your luggage up several flights of stairs.
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Ideal location - very central. It is a bit pricey, but then the location is Venice is what you pay for. Our room was on a side canal and it was interesting to watch all the comings and goings from above. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend the hotel.
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Submitted by Leanne
It was great
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Very convenient location. Good hotel for the price compared to the other hotels in the area. Free internet access which came in handy.
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Submitted by Stephanie
Stephanie 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. | |
Submitted by Laurie
Everything was fine - but the bathroom in particular was very small.
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free internet was a real bonus.
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great location - relatively expensive but worth it for the location.
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Submitted by Graham
The hotel was friendly, clean and thestaff were very polite. We had a lovely time in Venice and the hotel added to the experience.
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Submitted by Ariane
Ariane has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Richard
Richard has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 91% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Kannika
A charming hotel just a stone's throw away from the Rialto bridge, the public ferries on the Grand Canal and San Marco Square. The perfect location for Venice. The rooms were spotless. There's free internet access, a variety of choices for breakfast, and friendly reception staff. Ask for a room with a view of the canals and watch the gondolas go by. If you're arriving before the stated check in time, staff are happy to let you leave your baggage with them and even take it up to the room for you. Beware as there is no lift however! Well worth spending that little bit extra.
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Submitted by Petrina
Unfortuantely we had a child confined to a wheelchair so found the stairs a bit of a nightmare. this was no fault to the hotel as I was not properly informed of the childs full disabilty. However the gentleman who assisted with our baggage was very helpful. The location of the hotel was fantastic.
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Very helpful and courteous
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The location of the hotel and the quality of the restaurant downstairs were not really addressed enough. Both of which should be as they were both an added advantage
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Quaint hotel in an ideal location. Romantic views of the canal from some of the back rooms.
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Submitted by Mark
They were very polite despite it being 11:30 at night and the check-in process was great.
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The canal view from our room was wonderful.
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Great view, friendly people, great location, overall wonderful.
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Submitted by Michelle
Even the staff who did not speak english were very helpful and tried to communicate. We especially enjoyed the gentleman who helped us on the first day with our bags up to our 4th floor room. We were very tired from our long flight and he showed us everything in our hotel room and had a wonderful smile.
Of all the hotels we stayed in while in Italy we enjoyed the free breakfast here the most. There was a variety of breads, cheese, and meats. Also having fresh fruit to grab on the go was great for that early morning out with no time to sit and enjoy a meal.
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Submitted by Peter
Hotel would not be suitable for poersons who have difficulty climbing stairs - no elevator.
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Small but comfortable hotel very well positioned midway between St Marks Square and Rialto - adequate breakfast although a toast maker would be appreciated.
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Submitted by Craig
The staff knew who we were when we walked into the hotel. They were very friendly and accomdating.
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I wouldn't describe the rooms as spacious but compared to typical European rooms, they were adequate.
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I thought the price was a little high but compared to other hotels in Venice, it was in line.
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All of the staff spoke fluent English. The staff was very helpful when we asked them about things to do in the area. The rooms were clean and updated. Some of the rooms face a canal. The location of the hotel is very nice between the Grand Canal and San Marco Square. There was internet access available.
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I would say it is expensive but probably worth the money.
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Submitted by Anne
Free lobby internet.
No lift, and narrow stairs, and not always some one to help with luggage.
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Nice, but small rooms.
Great location.
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Submitted by Aasmund
Nice hotel, very good location.
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Nice hotel, good accomodation. The location is ideal.
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Submitted by Anna
It says on the website that Singel Room Standard is with French Size Bed. As far as I know, that usually is 140 cm. My room was very small with a tiny 90 cm bed... But it was cute, cosy and clean, and I didn't complain.
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Extremely nice evening staff and a perfect location! But be ware of the bed size...
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Submitted by dian
though quite small, the room was very nice.
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We did not eat at the restaurant, but heard it was very good. we found all in all that most of the restaurants in venice were not so good and very high priced, so we suspect it was a big mistake to not take our dinner at the restaurant in the hotel. You might encourage eating at their restaurant.
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very charming. little conveniences like a mini bar in your room, free internet availability in the lobby, a very nice continental breakfast in the morning. all in all a very nice place. expensive, but no doubt competetive.
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Submitted by Susan
Very clean & nicely appointed
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Submitted by andi
It was a bit challenging to get our luggage to our fourth floor room - there was no elevator & the bellman had left for the day. There was musty smell when you entered the first floor but it disapated as you proceeded up the steps.
The reception staff was very friendly, courteous & helpful
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the location was conveinent, liked that the gondolas passed below our window & we could enjoy the singing & church bells. Seems as though the air conditioning didn't work well the higher up you went, so on the fourth floor it didn't seem to work very well at all. The beds & pillows were a bit hard.
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staff was very courtous & helpful with directions
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in the evenings, the smell from the resturant below could be almost overwhelming.
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good location, easy to access many historic sites, it was easy to find & get around the city
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Submitted by Martin
We did not complain or ask for an improved room. However, the fourth floor for a room when their is no lift is an issue. The air conditioning was not as efficient as it could have been. We did not consider these problems bad enough to warrant a complaint to the hotel staff.
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No lift. Free Shared Internet access.
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Ask for a floor on the lower floors - 2 or 3 maximum. No lift. Rooms are small - I suspect that this is the norm for Venice. I would recommend this Hotel for it's central location close to the major monuments. Free shared internet access.
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Submitted by Nigel
Very charming room
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lovely location plenty of character
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Submitted by Alexis
Your directions to the property say to get on water bus line #1 or #82 and get off at the Rialto Bridge stop. What they didn't say was which direction to go on the #1 or #82! We had no idea and got on a boat going the wrong direction and ended up getting very lost.
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Would be nice if receptionist had a few dinner recommendations for the guests. We asked for one and we were told that the 'one' she usually recommends is booked. A couple back up restaurants would be helpful as we had NO idea where to dine.
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Need to be more clear when telling people where the water taxi will pick them up to go to the airport. We were told 'just outside'...when really you should say, 'go to the right when you walk out of the hotel, and the water taxi will be in the canal where the street/alley ends.' It was dark and rainy when we left early morning and we didn't know exactly where to meet our taxi.
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Not sure if it's on the website or not but everyone should be aware there are 4 flights of stairs to trek up if your room is on the 4th floor.
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great location, friendly staff, clean, a little pricey for what you get but that's just Venice i think....overall we had a nice stay.
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Submitted by Eva
Eva has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 74% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Jonathan
Extremely charming hotel & room, BUT...the
bed (like most in Europe) was very
uncomfortable, and for those who are
sensitive to noise, it's not the quietest
place to stay.
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Submitted by Scott
I had asked for a room with a canal view and never got one.
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I thought the accomodation was very expensive for what we got.
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Ok but very expensive for what you get!
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The Al Gambero sign on the side of the hotel needs to be moved to the left so that it can be seen better from a distance.
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I was surprised that, when we departed at a time when the streets were beginning to flood, there were no raised platforms between the hotel and the street. Consequently, our shoes and feet got wet.
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I would recommend it.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
It was a very nice hotel....no problems at all!
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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 100% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
We arrived late the man on reception was very helpful but noone offered to carry your luggage up masses of steps. There were 72 steps to my room.
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Enjoyed the hotel. Very central - slight smell of sewage drifted around but expected in Venice!
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This time the staff did bring our luggage to reception as we were not leaving until the evening.
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No lift should be mentioned clearly as not suitable for anyone with difficulty climbing stairs.
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Good and central - a bit expensive but we had single rooms. Must be fit!
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The room was smaller than expected, but otherwise okay.
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It is located above one of the best restaurants in Venice and hotel guests are entitled to a 10% discount.
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Very good value for money. Perfect location if you do not want to pay for view of Marco or Grand Canal.
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Submitted by Anonymous
I have stayed at the Antica Locanda Al Gambero several times and always find it very clean and the staff quite friendly. It's central location makes it an ideal spot from which to see all of Venice. My daughter especially liked the 'canal TV'.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The room was pretty small, but charming. The bathroom shower ran all over the bathroom floor and we were unable to use the hair dryer in the bathroom - too dangerous with water on the floor.
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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 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
We still needed to ask for directions once we disembarked from the Rialto Bridge in Venice. The hotel had a better location map on its own business card. I would suggest this map be included on the hotel's website.
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The Antica Locana Al Gambero proved to a pleasant hotel in a perfect location in the heart of the city. Staying there helped our first visit to Venice to be that much more memorable.
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Our room was very small, but appeared to be recently upgraded and was tastefully decorated. The hotel and our room were spotlessly clean and the staff were pleasant and helpful. The central location is certainly the hotel's best feature.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Did not realise that there was directions that i could print off so we just used a guide book to direct us.
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Room was small but this was stated on comments previous guests had made.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Great service, people and city! We had a wonderful time and hope to return within the next 24 months for a longer stay.
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I would recommend your hotel.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Most staff spoke English and gave advise on directions or restaurants in the area. The room was tastefully decorated, clean and warm (we were there in Dec). Luckily, we missed the rain and flooding.
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Submitted by Anonymous
I expected a larger room and a better stocked mini-bar for the money I paid to stay there.
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It was nice, but I don't recommend staying there in the high season or if you need a lot of space.
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