Hotel Al Sole  

Position of Hotel is excellent - very easy to get to from the only parking area in Venice - important when you have suitcases... Then, it is fabulous for access to the rest of Venice afterwards! Beautiful building too....

Bed and cushions were very hard

The staff were very helpful and the service was excellent which made it a pleasure to stay. We would return their if we go back to Venice.

The rooms lacked space because they were badly designed.

The hotel is extremely well-run, the staff is very professional and friendly and the location is perfect.

Location.

Beautiful historic building conveniently placed for both sightseeing, buses and station. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Good buffet breakfasts in pleasant diningroom.

Our room was adequate, though in need of redecoration. On previous stays we had larger and better rooms. Rooms seem to vary considerably for the same price.

Superb location, easy access from Piazzale Roma and to nearby restaurants Hotel was full of character

The room could have done with a slight modernisation The bar was never open

The hotel is close to the centre of Venice. Our room was small but adequate for 2. Staff were helpful. Breakfast was ok by Continental standards

Once you get used to the confusing layout of Venice, this hotel is in a good location to move around. It is also on a quiet stretch of road, so you have the services (shopping and eating) but not the mass of tourists back near the River and train area. The hotel is a nice size. We enjoyed the breakfast area in the open court out back. Our room was nice - definately a european room by simplicity but we knew that when we booked. The beds are comfortable, important after a long day of walking.

We only had two concerns: you can get to the airport for 5 e by luxury bus only a block away (atvo). Don't go by water taxi as it's 110 e and the hotel does push this. There are also taxis in the bus area in the morning, far less than a water taxi. Wi-fi is not free here and should be. All of our hotels in Italy with the exception of Al Sole had free wi-fi.

The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was very nice

It was located in one of the oldest districts in Venice. 5 mints from the piazzale del Roma so easy to take vaperato number 1&2 to hop on hop off easily and view the beauty of Venice and the canals. Also the staff were helpful regarding any info we needed and thy recommended the cravatte rest to eat and it was amazing little place, fab food decent pricing. All in all, hotel was very good and we will definitely visit again in the future.

Next stay we will ask for a garden view nit a canal view to avoid the noises at night from tourists passing by.

Hotel Al Sole was perfect. The walk to the hotel from Piazzale Roma was under five minutes just having to cross two bridges. Located in a very peaceful part of Venice with all the amenities you need close by. It is one of the most picturesque buildings in the area and the canal, which it overlooks, is calm with not many boats. There are however two gondolas just outside the hotel. The foyer has exposed beams, polished tiled floors and beautiful antique furniture. We were greeted by very attentive staff who spoke excellent English and ensured we were well equipped to explore Venice. They had a complimentary water taxi to Murano every morning at 10am – provided that there was a minimum of four willing guests - to visit the glass factory. We were upgraded to Room 105 with a canal view. The room was massive, as was the bed and the bathroom. We were elated!!!! The room had a king size bed and was decorated in a contemporary Venetian style. But the highlight had to be the view. The French doors lead to a small balcony which overlooked the canal and street below. Breakfast was severed in their beautiful outdoor garden with vines overhead. The continental breakfast was lots with three different types of croissants, bread rolls, cereals, yoghurts, a selection of cheeses, deli meats and boiled eggs. There was also filtered coffee and juices but my fav had to be the automated drinks machine which served everything from cappuccino to mocha. There was a small pub next to the hotel and also a restaurant close by. The walk to Rialto Bridge and San Marco is about a 45 minutes. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Hotel Al Sole and will definitely return to this true gem in Venice.

Unfortunately no English channels on the television but while in Venice this was not our priority.

The service of the reception is great. The hotel is a beauty by style and very clean. A nice patio garden with a regular breakfast but for Italian breakfast standards, very good.

The building was very attractive with nice decor and an old feel. The reception staff were very good and helped us plan our short itinerary including a great restaurant nearby. We walked from the carpark to the hotel in 10 mins and the location on a canal was really typical for Venice with one of the largest squares within 50 meters of the hotel. It was away from the crowds but the square could be reached within a 25 min leasurely walk.

The room was small and had a courtyard view. This is not a bad thing really as Venice is known for this.