Hotel Rialto

We stayed here only one night - so we truly did not take advantage of the breakfast. (The week before we had stayed on the other side of the bridge as well). The best part of this hotel is the location and the worst part, also location for the noise level this time of year. It truly is in the heart of activity and convenient to everything touristy. (Think Times Square NYC) The room was very comfortable, bright, clean and a venetian style look. The staff were very nice, and helpful greeting us, getting our bags to the room and getting us set up for an airport water taxi in the early morning. Upon arrival to the hotel we had come from the train station and took the ACTV water bus a couple stops to put us in front of our hotel. Overall --- this is about location --- lots of activity and restaurants abound.

The location was spectacular, literally right next to the Rialto Bridge. Our original room was on the 1st floor and I asked if they had anything higher. They put us on the 3rd floor and our room was canal/ Rialto Bridge facing. The staff was very helpful, the breakfast was delicious with a large variety. You could eat inside or out. Doing it again, I would take the big public boat taxis as it drops you right at the hotel. We walked to see everything and get the lay of the land which turned out to a lot of up and down over canals. There is also remote balcony at the hotel to sit out and look over the canal. To improve the balcony, I think the hotel should have a mini bar up there.

Perfect location. No walking down dark alleyways to find your hotel! Friendly and helpful staff, especially Jade at breakfast. They were very busy but nothing was too much trouble. Well organised for Covid restrictions. You simply tick on a sheet of paper with what you would like everyday. I ate mine with a view of the Rialto bridge. What could be better?! Room comfortable with everything you need. Obviously there isn't a view unless you pay for it, but just go outside! They do have a panoramic terrace and both times I went up there I only had the pigeons for company. Would recommend this hotel to anyone. But just a reminder you get what you pay for. The other thing worth mentioning is that the boat service to the airport leaves from about 3 minutes walk away. Direct to the airport in under an hour for 15 Euros October 2021. Do check times and departure point as these may vary with the season.

Everything about the hotel was very good. The breakfast was excellent, giving a good balance between Continental and an Italian twist on an English breakfast. The location could not have been better. Perfect for everything we wanted to do. The rooftop terrace was an added bonus. The staff were wonderful.

We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff are are very courteous and helpful. But what makes this hotel stand out (at least from our experience) is (a) location - the hotel is so centrally located you can reach the must-see places by walking for a few minutes. It's a 10min walk (less if you walk fast) to the to the water bus station that takes you to Murano/Burano Islands (b) breakfast - they have a wonderful lady there with a beautiful smile (forget to ask her name) that greets you every morning and makes sure you have everything you need. the buffet breakfast itself is superb - everything you need to prepare for a long day ahead. We highly recommended the hotel. If you are in Venice check out this one.