Hotel Al Sole  

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.

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

Wonderful location, very nice room, very good breakfasts

Ideally located in Venice being easy walking distance from Piazzala Roma where the airport buses arrive. The hotel staff were welcoming and helpful. The continental breakfast was good and it was pleasant to eat breakfast in the garden courtyard area of the hotel. We had a superior room which had a view of the canal at the front of the hotel and a small balcony - one of only two. This was lovely, although it did mean some noise from passing pedestrians late at night and when goods were being loaded/unloaded onto a boat outside the hotel. However, it was worth the slight disturbance to have that view.

Although we had a superior room and it was more than adequate the bathroom was quite small and cramped. There was a shower over the bath but the shape of the ceiling over the bath meant that there was little head room to stand under the shower unless you were extremely short.

Good location, 10 mins to bus station, 15 min to train station. Alsowell located to all major Venice attractions.

Hotel Reception staff friendly and especially helpful. The loction of the hotel was convenient for railway station in Venice and Pizzale Roma waterbusses. The breakfast was very adequate indeed.

Staff were all very pleasant and efficicient and our room was spacious and kept very clean. Excellent choice at breakfast and they even provided gluten-free cake and biscuits for me as I am coeliac. The hotel was in a lovely converted palace by the side of the canal, very handy for the centre and within easy walking distance of the bus station. Would definitely stay there again.

The Al Sole was in the perfect location for our cruise. Very close to the ship terminal people mover and bus from airport (same square). The hotel is older, however, bathrooms were renovated not too long ago and the most important to me is that the hotel was clean. Service was good also. It was a bit of a walk to St. Mark's Square, but more than fine for anything else. Breakfast was more than acceptable and actually pretty good. We had an enormous room.

Carpet in our room rather than the tile we saw in photos and what we thought we would have.

Friendly and helpful staff. Reception organised a courtesy water taxi to Murano (they will arrange one daily at 10am if a min of 4 guests wish to go). Great location to get to Piazzale Roma easily and to Campo de San Margarita for good food and bars. Classic double room was bigger than expected.

Reception staffs were kind. The view from our junior sweet room was good. Also the room was well ventilated, so, we could stay comfortably.

Our room had problem about 2 reading lamp. And when I claimed about it, staff changed 1 lamp but other one was not changed during stay.