Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Ann Rose, Miami, United States
A beautiful villa in a wonderful, quiet location. The staff is very helpful and the accomodations are very pleasant. I can't imagine a better place to stay in Venice for the same cost.
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Submitted by Robert Andersen, Houston, Texas, United States
We were able to take a water taxi directly to the Hotel which was a big plus due to the amount of luggage we carried.
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Great location, Cul de Sac charm, excellant breakfast and an outstanding value.
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Did not want to leave.
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My wife spent alot of time researching accommodations in Venice. This was her number one pick for our budget which afforded us a Superior room.
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Submitted by Lincoln Jones, Flintshire, United Kingdom
Extremely friendly and helpful receptionist who offered to book restaurants and gave lots of local advice.
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A lovely hotel in an excellent location as it was close to the main activities but in a quiet area.
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Proximity to the Grand Canal and easy access to and from the Vapporetti.
Excellent hot and cold breakfast.
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A lovely house in a garden setting having old world charm combined with all modern conveniences.
Staff are all helpful, and with a good sense of humour.
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Submitted by Charmian Chalinor, Brighton, Vic. 3186, Australia
As far as finding the hotel, we did not have any trouble but that was because we had obtained a detailed map of Venice from the Tourist Information Office. We came by vaperetto so we had to trundle our bags to the hotel. This was fine except when we came to the bridge and had to either lift or 'bump' the wheels up the steps of the bridge up and down it. This still was not a problem. The map published on the web is not detailed enough with streets and street names so it could have been more difficult without our detailed Venice map. You have a reasonable notion but we would have to ask people or 'have a guess' as to where we went. When you have had a wearing car journey as we had, you want to know exactly where you have to go to. Other than that, everything else was terrific. We knew we did not have lifts, however, a porter took our bags up. We were on the top floor and you would have had to be prepared for those stairs - though mature age, we were fairly fit so it didn't propose a problem but could have for some friends of mine.
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The staff were polite, respectful and helpful. They handled the differing nationalities with ease and gave warm responses. We were told about a Vilvaldi Four Seasons concert closeby in a church and they organised that for us: they were receiving no commission for this service.
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No problems whatsoever checking out - a good experience.
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A warm, welcoming hotel: a calm and comfortable'oasis' to return to from the frenetic activity of the streets and waterways of Venice.
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Submitted by Ferdinand Räthling, 22297 Hamburg, Germany
Arriving at the airport the staff of the waterbus gave wrong explainations regarding how to get to the station.
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Very nice hotel, very good located within the city.
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Submitted by Steven Grossman, Chicago, IL, United States
If you want a quiet location in Venice, in a well maintained old hotel, but still be in reasonably close walking distance to St. Mark's, this is your hotel.
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As above: Old Venice charm, excellent service, well located.
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Submitted by Jacquie Capri, London SW1P1BS, United Kingdom
Very friendly and helpful. They were great fun and had a good sense of humour. Once again, having stayed there before, it was lovely to get such a good welcome.
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Receptionists were absolutely wonderful and even helped me when I was having problems with my camera. Directed me to a good camera shop (having tried to get it working for me first) and other places in Venice.
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Everything ran smoothly.
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Complimentary tea from the samovar in the afernoons and a roaring log fire in winter.
Everything you could possibly want for breakfastfast in the mornings and beautifully presented.
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Beautiful 17th century villa set in lovely landscaped gardens with sculptures and fountains. Previously the Russian embassy which contains much of the original features. Complimentary afternoon tea from the samovar. Breakfast generous and varied and the staff are absolutely wonderful. Could not stay anywhere else.
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Submitted by Anne Linn, Waukegan, Illinois, United States
We love Hotel Accademia, have stayed there before and will again. It is a delight!
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It is a lovely, initimate hotel, with an ever attentive staff. The room we stayed in , 'La Fontana'- the 'Fountain' in the garden, is a must. And the location in Dorsoduro is also a must, away from the throngs in San Marco, and closer to the heartbeat of life in Venice. This is the best place ever!!
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Submitted by Robert Finney, Pampa, Texas, United States
Absolutely wonderful five night stay Villa Maravege. Great location and first class service from the fine staff. My highest recommendation possible!
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A little corner of Heaven!
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Submitted by Carl Conrad, Haddam, CT 06438, United States
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excellent location and great value
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Submitted by kim Anno, Berkeley, California 94703, United States
We loved the hotel and the staff, they were lovely and the place was just perfect, with the garden, the food for breakfast was fantastic, the room was lovely. We would stay there again and recommend it to only those we like.
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gorgeous hotel, lovely, and convenient, good food
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Submitted by Maxwell Davis, ballynahinch BT24 8PR, United Kingdom
Very good place to stay good value for money and well positioned
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Submitted by Hans Hylen, 240 12 t Hallestad, Sweden
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Nice hotel with short distance to most of woth seeing.
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Submitted by Joachim Kebschull, 22 587 Hamburg, Germany
The hotel is very conveniently located but off the beaten path. The garden and terrace are an very positiv ad-on in this location.
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Submitted by George Sandy
We arrived early, and were welcomed and our luggage safeguarded until our rooms were available
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An excellent and superbly situated hotel from which to explore Venice
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Submitted by Lindsay Vasey
Lindsay 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 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Mildred Rein
well organized, service-oriented, very clean, very helpful as far as directions and reservations, and needs for the rooms.
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Submitted by Mary
Staff were extremely helpful and polite at
all times, always maintaining a
professional attitude. My room was attended
to 3 times a day and I've only experienced
this at a 5-star hotel in San Francisco.
And, everything worked! Hairdryer,
refrigerator, safety deposit box, lights.
That is actually quite rare, I've found.
The room was so pleasant and tastefully
furnished that one could take a pause from
beautiful Venice without feeling guilty.
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If you're looking for a quiet delightful
place to stay in Venice, try the Hotel
Accademia Villa Maravege. I rarely remember
hotels, but this one is hard to forget. I'm
just sorry I wasn't there when I could eat
breakfast in the gardens. Next time.
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Submitted by sabine
Beautiful place, very nice people. Everything perfect.
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Did keep our luggage longer than check out time?
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Beautiful hotel with garden, very polite and helpful staff.
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Submitted by Elisabeth
Everything went very smoothly.
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Wonderful stay. Couldn't be better. Just a small minus for the bathroom. The double corner bathtub was only suitable for sitting upright or showering. Weather being cold and wet, it would have been nice to be able to recline and have a long warm soak.
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Excellent location near the Accademia bridge and vaporetto. Very quiet. Very helpful and courteous staff. Delicious and plentiful breakfast. Room 60 overlooking the canal is the highest, the only one on its own landing, with perfect privacy - but on the downside, noisy people coming out of the nearby nightclub when it shuts at 4am may wake you up if you are a light sleeper.
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Submitted by Claudia
zentral, ruhig, freundlich ,wunderbares Frühstück gemütliches Feuer im Kaminzimmer
hübschdecoriert vor Weihnachten,
sehr angenehmes Haus
Claudia from cologne
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Submitted by Charles
We had stayed at the Accademia several times over the years; our arrival on this trip could not have been warmer, or more delightful.
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We had looked at the web site, but only from curiosity. We made our arrangements directly with the hotel because we had been there before and loved it. It is a very good hotel:uniquely sited with garden and the staff - particularly Massimo, Luciano and the other front desk people are magnificent and have been there for some years.
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Sad but fine. Questions re voucher are not relevant...
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Too involved to answer: someday I'll look at web site again.
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The Academia is, we think the Perfect Place to stay in Venice: Beautiful, friendly and most convenient, good breakfasts and perfectly adequate rooms at a good price.
I apologize for not having responded to your e-mail until now: It got lost in the crowd of messages awaiting our return.
Thanks for the opportunity to rave about this lovely hotel in the lovliest of cities. Kay Voss (and Charles Voss)
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Submitted by Carl
Great! We loved it! Perfect location.
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We thought all the front desk staff members were perfect!
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Submitted by Elina
Elina 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. |
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Submitted by Maria
Pure heaven!
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Wonderful. Just far enough away from the noisy city center and close enough to enjoy everything. The room's window shutters that opened out to the back garden were like a fantasy as were the breakfast garden area, and the hotel's situation just off the Grand Canal so that you can watch the boats as you eat. The physical building was lovely ... with a second floor living room just like in the movies! There were little niches with fountains on the property where one could find peace in a gorgeous setting. I have been to Venice 3 times and Europe in general several times and this hotel was the best. It is what Venice should be.
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Submitted by Monique
Gracious and elegant hotel with high-ceilinged rooms in a prime, scenic and yet quiet location.
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Submitted by Bennetta
The posting of the train strike was very helpful. Because of that and the extremely helpful and wonderful attitude of the concierge I was able to book on one of the the few trains leaving from Venice to Milan to Como. This person spent a great deal of time checking the train schedules and wrote them down for me. When I went to the train station they told me there were no trains but I again showed them the paper where he wrote the train number and time of departure and they then confirmed the train. I would have been very inconvienced by the strike had it not been for this concierge. I don't have the name of the concierge but it may be on the written note I have if you are unable to identify the right person and praise this person with my extreme gratitude.
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Very beautiful,quiet,peaceful and famous garden hotel near the grand canal. Very beautiful at night with excellent views.
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Submitted by David
very very pleasant and helpful receptionist on duty when we arrived.
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very helpful and volunteered a breakfast basket
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Beautiful building in a quiet situation just off the Grand Canal.East access to St Marcos and surrounded by attractive restaurants.
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Submitted by Miriam
A staff took us to our room and explained everything to us.
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We loved the hotel.The location is wonderful and we had a view of the Grand Canal which made it special.It is a very quiet hotel and the breakfast was good too.
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It was ready as requested.
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Did you mention it is very near the vaporetti transportation?
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It is a quaint hotel away from the hustle of San Marco but just across the bridge so convenient to the rest of Venice and to the vaporetti.It has a lovely garden at the front and a courtyard at the back.It used to be the Russian embassy.The breakfast is good and the staff is helpful.
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Submitted by Joe
Very good experience. Good value for money and a very helpful staff. Very conveniently and scenically located.
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see above
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very scenic, good service and convenient
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Submitted by Jean
Fantastic breakfast!
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The breakfast is fantastic - the site should include a description and a picture of the breakfast room and the buffet.
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Very enjoyable.
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Submitted by Gloria
This is a wonderful hotel! The concierge (Massimo) was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Convenient to the Accademia vaporetto stop. Lovely rooms, gracious setting. We would go back in a heartbeat!
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Submitted by Marianne
We' ve been here many times before since the
1980's. Through a tip from someone at the
internet forum of 'Cucina Italiana' I
spotted the site on the internet, so I
thought it probably would be more
practical to book the hotel online this time
instead of ringing or sending them a fax.
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please keep it a secret it's always full and
you need to book at least 5 months in
advance!
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Go for it and try it, but keep it a secret!
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Submitted by Luis
It does not have elevator.
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A beautfil and romantic hotel with a good service.
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Submitted by Richard
The location and gardens within the Hotel were delightful, just as described in your advertisement.
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We look forward to our return to this charming Hotel.
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the staff were very helpful and gave good advice on how to return to the airport
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None come to mind
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Very central location easy to get around on foot,close to all amenities. Delightful gardens where you can relax in peace and quiet. Friendly staff to look after you.
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Submitted by Christiane
The hotel was spotlessly clean especially our room and bathroom. The staff were always helpful and polite. Special thanks to Giovanni, who was the porter, barman and handyman all in one!
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A secure room to store luggage was available as we needed to check out by noon but our flight was not until late afternoon. This was very helpful to us.
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Comfortable, charming and perfectly located hotel close to some of the main sights whilst being off the main tourist trail
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Submitted by gaby
Our room was a little bit dark. And they wrote 'overlooking an internal Canal'....well that canal didn't smell that well....
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A nice hotel in the centre of Venecia and everything is good to reach.
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Submitted by Susan
A delightful Venetian secret.
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Submitted by Elizabeth
Wonderful. Would go back
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Submitted by Larry
We had to ask some directions and took a wrong turn but the hotel is a bit off the main track so its understandable.
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Very good quality, clean, quiet, slightly off the beaten track (which is good) with very responsive staff.
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Submitted by Maren
nice garden
breakfast very good and fresh
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Very nice place, nice garden and terasse, good and quiet area to stay, good boat connections.
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Submitted by Lindsey
My luggage was lost, and I was very tired after 20 hours of travel. The man at the front desk called several times to the airline servicing agent on my behalf. My luggage arrived at 8 p.m. I believe it would not have arrived until the next day if it hadn't been for his efforts.
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The only thing that bothered me was that the guy at the front desk kept trying to push a 'free' tour to Murano on us and tried to steer us to a restaurant owned by the hotel in the city. I was offended by this. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
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The front desk called a water taxi for us (essential if you have luggage) and helped us get it on the boat. He was very helpful.
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If you have luggage, you simply cannot arrive any way but by water taxi. The cost (70 Euro for 2 people to the airport) is well worth the price. You cannot lug your baggage from either the Accademia or the Zattere stops to the hotel; it's too far. It's not a 5-minute walk from Zattere; it's more like 15. I would not advise anyone to take the Alilaguna line; it takes 1-1/2 hours from the airport.
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Fabulous location; incredible value for the money. The garden alone is worth the visit.
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Submitted by Wolfgang
very easy and quick way to find a hotel
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beautiful hotel, friendly staff, very good location (near center and absolutely quiet), with own garden which is very rare in venice(!)
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Submitted by Craig
Lovely hotel in an ideal location.
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Submitted by James
My only complaint is that the beds were extremely uncomfortable..so much so that I would probably not stay at the hotel again even though I loved the setting.
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'An island of tranquility in a city that can be extremely hectic.'
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Submitted by Margaret
Everyone was very helpful - we loved the accomodations and the charm of Pensione Accademia - there is nothing else we would change - we were totally satisfied -- had trouble finding it - but cannot blame your directions for that as much as our being in a strange area and trying to find our way --
though the courtyard in the back was very charming - the breakfast was great -- I will recommend to others very highly -- of the places wer stayed on our trip to Italy -- it was the accommodation we enjoyed the best.
Mandy DiBernardo
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if we come back to Venice - its the place we would want to stay at again -- there is no better compliment than that
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the process was very quicq
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it you had a page with a small diagram showing where vaporetta leaves you off and the streets (with names) that you need to navigate to hotel - would be perfect
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VERY charming - reminded my husband and I of quaint hotels in New Orleans with the charming courtyards -- plenty of charm - courteous staff -- very clean - great breakfast -- I did a lot of research before choosing a hotel -- and your hotel was highly recommended -- I can understand why !!
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Submitted by Paul
Hotel would be even better if provided lunch & dinner - a missed opportunity!
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A perfect place to stay - a hotel with charm, ideally located and at an affordable price.
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Submitted by Doris
I even could check in to my room at 10.00 in the morning, although check out time is only noon.
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- charming accomodation because of the two
gardens.
- if weather conditions were OK breakfast was served in the garden, which is a beautifull way to start a day.
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in case of heavy or plentyfulluggage the way from the vaporetto station (Accademia) to the Hotel Accademia (over a bridge)can be quite bothersome.
Nice to know that with a Water-Taxi it is possible to arrive directly in front of the Hotel Accademia.
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Charming, little Hotel
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Submitted by Gary
Highly suggest this hotel. Quaint but focused on service.
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Submitted by Ulla
Teh room was very clean with a nice view to Canal Grande. But it was very small!
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A very nice and friendly hotel in the middle of Venice. A very good breakfast, clean rooms and very chraming, friendly staff. A nice garden an terass.
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Submitted by Frances
Only problem was that the cleaner used in the bathroom was very strong smelling- of Amonia- and stayed strong throughout stay.
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Small, well located, clean, quiet, great view.
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Submitted by Andrea
We enjoyed our stay at this most charming and
beautiful hotel. I would definitely recommend
it to someone who was traveling to Venice.
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