Name: Hotel Rigel
Address: Via Enrico Dandolo, 13, Venezia, 30126, IT

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Benito

A big thank you to all the staff at Hotel Rigel. It was nice to see you all again!
I have stayed at the Rigel many times over the years and enjoyed seeing the improvements and investment made in that time ( Modern keycards, Upgraded Wi-Fi and improved layout at breakfast to name a few ).
The hotel retains its charm and high standards every time.

A lovely hotel made great by the wonderful people that work there.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Roger

My recent stay at Hotel Rigel was absolutely phenomenal. While the property itself is wonderful and perfectly situated, it is the extraordinary staff who truly elevate the experience into something unforgettable.
From the moment I arrived, I was treated with unparalleled warmth and professionalism. A massive thank you to the incredible team: Selina, Racquela, Zancanello, Marco, and Stefano. Each of them went above and beyond to ensure every detail of my stay was perfect. Whether they were offering fantastic local recommendations, anticipating my needs with a genuine smile, or simply bringing fantastic energy to the hotel's atmosphere, they made me feel completely at home.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

April

The hotel had so much beautiful character, wonderful staff and great ambiance. Would definitely go back!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Junaid

The hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the Lido vaporetto terminal, making it very convenient for exploring Venice. The location is excellent and close to transportation, restaurants, and other amenities.

By Italian standards, the hotel is reasonable, but travelers accustomed to North American hotels may find it below expectations. The beds are basic but comfortable enough for a good night's sleep. The bathroom was clean but very small and dated. In fact, the entire property feels as though it hasn't been updated in decades.

We stayed in a quadruple room with one queen bed and two cots. The room felt cramped, although it had two windows. The air conditioning worked reasonably well and kept the room comfortable at about 21°C despite outside temperatures reaching 34°C.

The breakfast was the highlight of our stay. The selection and quality exceeded expectations and was one of the best parts of the experience.

Checkout is at 10:30 a.m., which is earlier than most hotels. Luggage storage is available, but the storage room is not secure, as anyone can walk in and access stored bags.

The lobby furniture is also very dated and adds to the overall tired appearance of the hotel.

Overall, this is a reasonably priced hotel in a great location. While the rooms and common areas could use modernization, the excellent breakfast and convenient location make it a decent option for travelers prioritizing value over luxury.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Darshe

Breakfast was good. Lido area is lovely and quiet but it takes extra time to get there. Hotel is old and tired; needs updating.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Marie-Anne

Staff are great (even the grumpy one!). Yes, it's dated and probably a lightbulb will need changing or the batteries in the remote don't work, but rooms are spotless, reception was there even when I arrived near midnight, the location is brilliant close enough to the vaporetto and all the restaurants etc but on a very pretty, quiet street.
Breakfast is very good - great cake! - and can be eaten in or outside on the terrace - though I don't love the coffee machine.
Tip: single travellers, do yourselves a favour and book a double room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Sharon

Situated in a Quiet residential area , close to restaurants , vaporetta and shops . Small outside seating area but bar appeared to be closed . Room dated but otherwise as expected

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

andrea alessandro

Very good breakfast!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Debra

We found Hotel Rigel to be an excellent choice for our 5 nights. The hotel is just a 5 minute walk from the waterbus stop on Lido on a quiet road. Our room was comfortable and very clean with some interesting touches of Venetian style. As promised by the reviews, the breakfast was a generous spread of fresh fruit, cold meats, cheese, rolls, croissants, cereals, nuts, eggs, salad and a tempting array of biscuits, cake and tarts. The hotel does not have its own restaurant but there are several close by and because the Lido is mostly residential you get a more authentic Venetian experience.There is also the bonus of seeing Venice surrounded by snowcapped mountains...magical. Get ab ACTV pass and you are sorted.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Roger

The room I had was kept amazingly clean and the cleaning staff was so attentive and friendly. They definitely merged well with the rest of the stay in terms of making me feel welcome and comfortable at the hotel

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Roger

The rooms were kept very clean and tidy and the staff have been incredibly friendly and delivered fantastic service

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Luis

Las habitaciones muy limpias, los empleados muy amables. Los desayunos muy buenos, lo unico negativo cuando sacabas la tarjeta de abrir la puerta y la luz para salir del cuarto, el refrigerador se apagaba y por poco pierdo todas las medicinas que necesitaban refrigeracion, hable con la administracion y me dejaron la luz por los dias que estube, otra cosa por un refresco de coca cola del bar cargaron 6 euros.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Benito

Thank you to all of the staff at Hotel Rigel for another wonderful stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

ian

Room was very clean, shower over bath not so great, breakfast good. Rooms not well insulated from sound

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Cordero

Easy commute from the Main Venice island over to Fido. Very quiet, Clean, and staff was very polite and friendly. Nearby shops and cafe and safe to walk even at night. Definitely recommend and will return for another stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Geoff

Great selection of breakfast foods. Fantastic old world feel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Ayala

Excellent place to stay while visiting Venice with family. Really terrific breakfast, comfortable beds, safe and quiet street, very short walk to restaurants, the beach, and the vaporetto stop to get around to other spots. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Benito

Great to be back

Thank you to everyone at the Rigel for another wonderful stay. It was great to be back.
Marco, I hope you enjoyed your fishing trip!
See you all soon I hope,

Ben

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Magdalena

Very nice hotel within walking distance from the boats, very convenient location in Lido, nice breakfast too!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Rose

Great hotel very close to public 24hr boat into Venice. Staff friendly and good breakfast. 2 restaurants at end of street for pasta/ pizza etc would recommend and would stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Johanna

Excellent hotel, good location in Lido. Very good breakfast. Very friendly staff. We would go again. Nice and quiet street. Love it!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Emma

Wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Jigar

It was a pleasure stay. Room was clean and staff were helpful whenever we needed. 4 mins walks from the port where you can get public ferry to the central downtown for 10 euros. Thanks

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Kata

This hotel is a very short walk from the boat stop (about 7-8 minutes) Lido can be reached directly from the airport. Firstly I loved Lido and the vibe, nice restaurants, houses, clean streets.

The hotel was easy to find. I was lucky as my room was ready early and I was allowed to check in early which was appreciated. My room was for a single person and it was very cosy and nice.

There was a small balcony, a single bed, kettle, fridge, table and chair and of course the usual things like hairdryer and amenities. Staff was professional and polite both in the Reception and during breakfast in the restaurant area.

It's a very quiet area. Unfortunately I didn't have time to explore Lido too much but during the walks to the boat stop and one afternoon walk I could see that it's very nice. It's about 15 minutes boat ride from Venice - Venice is visible from the boat stop.

After check out I could leave my stuff in the hotel and there is also a bathroom to use if needed after check out.

The breakfast was nice and there was something for all taste. I really liked the decoration of the breakfast room.

The only thing I would mention as something that could be improved maybe is the water pressure in the shower. It was fine but could have been stronger.

Overall I loved my stay here and I would definitely return.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2025

Michelle

Lido is beautiful. Very good breakfast buffet, and pleasant hotel clerks . However, it is hard to take your luggage to the hotel doors due to much construction on the street.
Also… beware that this is a VERY old Italian style hotel. It is quite hot in the rooms, even in winter. Beds very hard and small… better to buy the biggest room with a large blecony of you can afford it.
Was asked to also pay the same tax twice, even though I had already paid. I explained and the clerk insisted I must pay again. I was VERY annoyed, but just paid the extra $5 euro again she would stop bothering me.
I would not stay at this hotel again. Yes to Lido, no to this hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Daniel

Fantastic

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Rigel in Venice on the Lido. The rooms were comfortable and pleasant, the breakfast was great, and the location was perfect for exploring both the Lido and Venice itself.

However, the real highlight of our stay was the incredible staff, particularly Marco M. Every evening, he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, always with a smile and a warm, friendly manner. Our son instantly bonded with him, and it was heartwarming to see their friendship grow over the three nights we stayed.

A truly memorable experience—thank you to team and especially Marco M for making our trip so special!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2024

Robert John

A nice traditional hotel located in a quiet area on Venice Lido. Rooms vary in size, some are excellent, others a bit cramped. Excellent breakfast.
Venice Lido is an excellent place to stay if you are visiting Venice. The hotels tend to be better and much cheaper than in Venice itself. Plus the Lido is a very pleasant seaside area with good facilities.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Barry

Brilliant stay on the Lido

A really lovely hotel down a residential road but only moments away from the main Lido strip with shops, restaurants and ice cream shops.
The room was ready two hours early which was such a relief after travelling from Lake Garda. Very nice clean room with good air conditioning. Four beds neatly made looking pristine. Very clean bathroom with lots of towels and toiletries for all four of us. A bonus was a fridge in the room, not a bar but empty which meant we could store our water in it which was brilliant. Breakfast was a very big spread of fresh croissants, selection of cakes, biscuits, lots of fruit, cheese, ham plus cooked egg and sausage. Overall there was plenty of choice for us and our two kids. Hot chocolate machine was delicious. We would come back to this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2024

Nidia

I loved the location as it was walking distance to most of Lido's restaurants and attractions and easily got to on foot being a 3 minute stroll from the ferry stop. The breakfast was substantial and had something to cater for everyone.
I would highly recommend for those not wanting to come home to the hustle and bustle of Venice at the end of a busy touristy day, leaving it all behind and heading for the Lido and being able to walk on the beach is very special.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Enjoy our stay

Really nice boutique hotel. Lido is a beautiful quiet place. 45 minutes from the main island. The water taxi is very convenient and breakfast is very good. Highly recommended

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

26 May 2024

Bobra

So we actually didn't end up staying here! We arrived to Lido on the vaporetto, dragged our bags on the 10-minute walk to the hotel, and arrived, to be told our room was given to a tour group! When we asked when they knew this, they said the night before! When we then asked why they didn't call, text, or email last night or even this morning to talk to us, they said they wanted to tell us in person! They had arranged with Hotel Belvedere to take us for the 3 nights, and get this, that hotel was literally across the street from the Vaporetto stop! At least they called a taxi at their expense, and took us and our bags to the Belvedere, which we would HIGHLY recommend! The Hotel Belvedere is fully updated, very modern rooms and bathrooms, included plentiful and fresh breakfast, very nice staff, and again, right across from the main vaporetto stop to get you to Venice in minutes! When you book your stay in Lido, book at the Hotel Belvedere!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Jennifer

Great base for sightseeing in Venice and combining beach holiday on the Lido. Great value. Also the night receptionist on check out on the morning of Sunday 14th April was extremely helpful and obliging. Only sorry we didnt have any cssh to tip him only card! The decor is a bit clasic for some but has character. Would stay again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2024

IVAN

Great friendly hotel 5 mins walk from ferry
Comfortable rooms
Beautiful quiet tranquil location
With fridge and tea and coffee air conditioning
Fast WiFi
Excellent breakfast
Friendly staff
Recommend 💯

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Cornelia

I liked everything but the hotel is fairly dated and could use some upgrading. The friendly staff made up for it however. The breakfast buffet was extraordinary except the coffee which was poor. quality.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

Lynn

The hotel is an updated Venetian small hotel. It is decorated with much attention to detail and is quite an experience for a North American traveller. Very well located. And staff were courteous and helpful, other than restaurant staff, who I found unpleasant.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Benito

Consistently good

I have stayed at this hotel several times and am confident that it will provide a pleasant stay each and every time.
It does everything well and the staff are all helpful and friendly at all times.
Breakfast is good, I’d prefer a little bit more space so that the buffet could be less crammed together but other than that, no gripes at all.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

simon

Thoroughly enjoyed stay. Staff excellent, friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Peter

Excellent Hotel

I had an excellent stay. Everyone was friendly. It was a good-sized room and was cleaned every day. There was a small kettle and a small fridge (not stocked).
Yes, it was on the Lido and 20 minutes from San Marco, but the room price was very fair. The breakfast was excellent too.
I would be happy to stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Sofía

Beautiful hotel. Lido is an excellent choice to stay if you don't want to spend a lot of money staying in Venezia. I'll come back for sure.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2023

Monte

Hotel Riga stay

The hotel is excellent and so is the neighborhood. My only complaint is that the toilet was leaky which left a slippery puddle on the floor. Rm 105

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2023

William

Breakfast was very good, lots of options with fresh fruit. Staff were very helpfuld with directions and schedules for water buses.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2023

Lisa

Lovely and helpful staff. The hotel needs an upgrade, it’s really old.

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2023

Thi-Lieu

I stayed at the hotel Rigel for a total of 3 nights. Very comfortable and clean. Perfect for as I was out and about touring and site seeing during the day. The room was alway clean I felt safe. Breakfast was between 7:30am-10am and had a good continental style selection. Certainly enough to get you started for the day. Very easy to walk to from the main water bus station and restaurants. Decor is dated and could do with updating but honestly, other then that can’t really fault the service provided.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Morgan

Beautiful hotel and very kind staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Benito

Superb..again.

The staff are all friendly and helpful, everything you want from a hotel is done to a good standard. No complaints.
Location is perfect, around the corner from the Main Street yet peaceful and quiet. Breakfast is nice and everything is clean and tidy. Every hotel has a snagging list, you always see the odd bit of damage or wear and tear but cleanliness is more important to me than a scuffed architrave.
Check in time was 2pm so an hour earlier than advertised which is good.
This is my 2nd stay here and I would return again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

David

Awesome!

The hotel is clean, people at the desk are very accommodating. The breakfast is very good, a lot of food to choose from. It is accessible by ferry and has lots of restaurants around the area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

Tammy

The best place to stay while visiting Venice

Hotel Rigel on the LIDO island is the absolute best place to stay while visiting Venice. The island is quant and delightful and has a full sandy beach for swimming. It is an easy water taxi to the main island. Hotel Rigel is only a few minutes walk from the water taxi and their lobby, the outdoor gardens, and the morning breakfast are such fabulous. Breakfast was amazing each morning and the service on point.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 May 2023

Susan

Unable to complete my trip and stay at the hotel due to a broken ankle. I wrote the hotel two weeks before our arrival and asked if I could get a refund. Did not get a refund from the hotel as I booked through Expedia.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2023

Timothy

Good place, away from the hordes of tourists

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2023

Claire

Quaint little Italian!

Absolutely loved this hotel, so quint & old fashioned, a great change from modern chains.
Situated in a perfect location, 5 min walk from the ferry terminal, bars & restaurants & 15 mins ferry ride from Venice centre.
Staff were so accommodating & breakfast was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2023

John

Friendly staff. Spotless clean. Quiet but easy access to all amenities. A little dated but still lovely

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2023

Kazimierz

Generally quite good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2022

SARAH

I stayed here while attending a conference at the Palazzo del Cinema. The hotel is a convenient 10-15 minute walk from the Palazzo and is near the vaporetto station on the Lido. The hotel's front desk is open 24 hours per day (convenient for late arrival and early departure), it has an excellent breakfast buffet, and it has some affordable and nicely sized single rooms, which are perfect for a solo traveler (or conference attendee).

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2022

Enrique

Amazing location and service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The staff was very helpful and courteous.
It was quiet and quaint.
The breakfast was tasty.
I recommend this hotel for a family of 4!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The lady receptionist was excellent, very helpful and friendly. The housekeeping staff are all very friendly. The breakfast was the same every day - soggy croissants in particular - repetitive and boring. There is no access to an iron at all but using a travel iron in your room is forbidden.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect location for a weekend exploring Venice! Staff were very polite and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Lisa

Lovely budget choice

Charming hotel with very nice staff. Great choice for the budget traveler who is okay with taking a 15 minute vaparetto ride to Venice.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Hi , there was o mix up at hotel Rigel so they booked us into the hotel Atlanta around the corner & paid the difference. Atlanta was very nice but not sure what happened with Rigel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2019

rafael

Hotel Rigel must stay

Perfect location on the island of Lido. Less than 5 min walk to the heart of Lidos, shopping, restaurants and shops. Short walk to the beaches. Perfect location. Friendly staff. Very convenient. We even were able to leave our luggage on site after check out. Since we had a later flight. Would stay again!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely staff, nice location, very clean, nice experience. I would like to return. I would strongly recommend.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2019

Gurpreet

Not as promised online

Even though it says aircon in the property, it wasn't working. Gave me fan instead which was not enough in the heat.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent breakfast and helpful staff. You do have to take a boat to get to it.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Shanthi

Short stay in Hotel Rigel

The hotel was very good. The staff were very friendly and they speak english very well. The place is just 2 mins from the Lido SME so it was very convenient to catch a water bus.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The property was as expected. Good service. Friendly service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast and convenient location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Traditional hotel in ideal location within short walk of vaporetto stops for Grand Canal, islands and airport. Good choice at breakfast. Best of all is the good management and staff - a warm welcome, friendly helpful and professional.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

A beautiful traditional hotel, very comfortable room. Very good breakfast and the staff were very friendly and obliging

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2018

Helen

Friendly helpful staff.
Quiet location with great transport links to the busier areas.

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2018

Cath

Charming friendly hotel. Good breakfast, quiet location, close to waterbus terminal. Only downside was the size of the family room which was a normal sized bedroom with 2 singles squeezed in..

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2018

Amy

Nice simple hotel, great for a budget but still gives you the four star feeling when you walk into the lobby. Staff was very accommodating and spoke very good English

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

The location is quiet and not far away from the beach.
It takes only 15 minutes to get \"downtown\" Venice by boat.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel.

Very nice staff and quite hotel

Really good deal

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2018

Bev

Lovely hotel in a good location.

My daughter and I stayed at Hotel Rigel for a long weekend. Lovely hotel in a quiet location, area felt very safe to venture out in the evenings and there were pleasant restaurants and bars close by. Easy to travel into central Venice and lovely to return to the quietness of the Lido. Staff at the hotel were lovely and so helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed breakfast, especially the warm croissants! Would definitely recommend staying at this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2018

claire

Nice hotel couple of streets from main square

Very friendly welcome. Traditional Italian hotel. Very clean. Continental breakfast and plenty of it. Staff very friendly, polite and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Ok...

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2018

Ruth

The staff was wonderful and helpful. They even brought us a fan when the. ac was not cooling the room enough, but the beds were hard as a rock and the ac was almost useless, the breakfast was very good and it wa close to where I needed to be. A budget hotel for the area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2018

Dean

Nice place to stay - especially for the price.

Best thing about this place: location! As long as you're happy with the boat rides over to Venice to sightsee (which are very refreshing, easier than a tour trip and travel cards don't break the bank if you're under 29) then I would wholeheartedly recommend staying on Lido di Venezia, and Hotel Rigel is only a five minute walk from the main part.
The hotel itself has quite a lot of charm, but is a little 'no frills'. No iron or kettle in the room was a little annoying, but we didn't lose any sleep over it... I dislike having two single beds pushed together to act as 'double', but they were comfy enough and I did get good sleep. One bad point regarding the beds is that they were screwed into the wall, and where people had shifted they had made some quite bad holes in it!
Great shower - which is always a really important thing for me - and the rest of the bathroom was really clean and functional. No lock on the door, which didn't bother us, but it's worth knowing.
The staff were fabulous - they were very welcoming and nice to have a quick chat to.
Breakfast was a bit lacking - the lack of variety didn't bother me too much, but it wasn't the best quality. We wouldn't have eaten it had we not already paid for it with the room booking - there's some better places very nearby.
Air conditioning in the room was very very loud, and not always the most effective - but we managed to sleep through it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Very friendly & comfortable

Helpful staff, Friendly atmosphere, good breakfast, good position near vaporetto stop,close to shops, supermarket. 10 min walk to well controlled public beach

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2018

Bozena

Thank you Rigel

The hotel wasn’t built yesterday, but it is managed very well - clean and neat. Breakfast was pretty basic, but good basic - lovely garden to sit in the morning. Staff were super friendly and we enjoyed our stay. Location is superb - few minutes walk from boat stop and 10 mins to beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2018

Tirdad

Only 15 minutes to San Marco

Only 5 minute walk from the water taxi station. Lots of restaurants bars and coffee shops as wrll as a supermarket close by. Rooms have kettle, tea, coffee as well as a refrigerator. Nice quite street. Breakfast buffett was excellent. Great value for money. This Hotel is on the island of Lido.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2018

Linda

An honest review

Okay, the hotel is dated - let’s get that out the way - but the staff are so friendly and helpful it’s unreal. Continental buffet is plentiful and there are beautiful restaurants round about. For the price of our stay we were delighted - if you want fancy, pay the extra €500 and go else where. If you want a comfortable base with good eateries round about and very friendly staff that is a short walk from the water bus stops, you’d be hard pushed to beat the Rigel. We stayed in February for 5 nights, it was perishing in Venice at the time. Hotel was a welcome break from the punishing wind and snow. Got a 3 day vaporetto pass for €40 each and toured all the islands and landmarks! I recommend the Rigel as a comfortable base for exploring Venice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2018

Frank

Great place to stay near Venice

I stayed at the Hotel Rigel for nine nights while attending the Venice Carnevale - it was a great decision. The hotel is very nice, the rate was very reasonable, easy access to Venice, and the staff was great to deal with. I had a smaller room but it was still a decent size.

The water bus stop to Venice, Burano, and the airport is a short walk (5 minutes). You can be in San Marco within 20 minutes. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, grocery stores (Conad and Coop) very close by.

Venice is a madhouse during Carnevale but Lido was nice, quiet, and very laid back.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2017

Edmund

Lido Island, Venice

Every thing was very good apart from the room size.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2017

eva

Venice Lido Hotel.

Beautiful Lido location, good price for Venice. Helpful staff, great breakfast. Easy enjoyable commute into Venice tourist areas.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

Sharon

Great hotel on the Lido

This is a beautiful hotel on the Lido. Once you figure out the vaporetto schedule it is a great place to stay.
the rooms and bathrooms were spotless and the breakfast buffet was great.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2017

Maria

Excellent hotel

Great little hotel, great value, 24 hour reception- very friendly staff. Great breakfast! Gorgeous little terrace. 3 min walk to Lido vaparetto stop.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2017

Molly Bright

Quiet location, Charming garden

This is the second time I have stayed at the Hotel Rigel while on Lido. While other hotels may have larger rooms and more amenities (ex. in room safe), I prefer the vintage charm of this smaller (42 rooms) hotel tucked away from the main street. It is on a quiet, residential street, though just a block from shops and restaurants. You won't see the sign for the hotel until you are facing the front door, but it is easy to locate as you walk down the street. Just follow the scent of blooming jasmine. The outdoor garden is a relaxing place to start your day with a self serve breakfast (baked goods, yogurt, fresh fruit, cold meats and hard boiled eggs, pineapple or orange juice, tea or coffee.) You'll find a cat or two sunbathing there after breakfast. Although we did not have time to rent bicycles from the hotel, one morning a caretaker was carefully tuning up the bikes and checking the tires, so it appears they are well maintained. The wifi was excellent and the water in the shower was consistently hot, which you won't always find in Italy.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2017

Verified traveler

Nice place

The front desk was really nice! Stephano was so helpful and took his job very seriously. I enjoyed staying here. It's about a seven minute walk to the boat station. I agree that the breakfast is very nice by Italian standards. Would be considered a \"Continental\" elsewhere. Please note that there is no air conditioning in May! If there is a hot day, tough luck. Towels are changed only every three days. It would be nice if it were every other day. Tv worked fine. CNN seemed to be the only channel in English, but who comes to Venice to watch TV?

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2017

Verified traveler

Close to Lido vaporetto station

We had 3-day vaporetto passes. As accommodation is cheaper on the Lido, this accommodation was perfect for several trips to Venice and the islands Murano and Burano.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2017

Marie

So glad I chose Hotel Rigel

Opted to stay on Lido to get best of both worlds - a quieter location with easy access to Venice and chose Hotel Rigel for its good reviews and mainly for its location - i.e. 5 minutes walk vaporetto stop. Arrived in the rain and was thankful to have a warm room (single 207) carpeted and with decent lighting, a comfy bed and a modern wonderfully efficient en suite shower room. All reception staff were welcoming, friendly, efficient and happy to help with any queries - they were excellent. A generous continental breakfast was served which included cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cakes, boiled eggs, meats and choice of cheeses plus selection of rolls and croisants and choice of teas and coffees. The obliging waiter was happy to make cappacinos for those who wanted them. The lift worked every time, there was a bar and cafe service. Had weather been better, I would have used the latter as there is attractive garden terrace partially covered and part open. Very close to main shopping street and others so a good variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. Direct walk to nearest public beach took me I think about 20 minutes but I was in no hurry. Loved staying in Lido - early morning view over the lagoon (saw rainbow and snow on Dolomites) then sunset and lights at night on return

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

clean and quiet hotel

clan and quiet hotel. 2 min from vaporetto stop and main street. you can get to main island in 5 -10 min. only downside is breakfast, which everyday is the same and without vegetables.

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2017

Colin

Booked Hotel away from but within easy reach of Venice. Very clean hotel with excellent friendly staff and good breakfast selection romm was a little bit on the small side but when tou are only using it for sleeping was not too much of a discomfort

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2017

Yves

We were at the 3rd floor in front with balcony. We could not Sleep well because it was too noisy outside. We didn't choose too stay the door open because it was too warm in the room. The air conditioning wasn't be available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2017

Frankie

Nice hotel in a very quiet area

We stayed at Rigel hotel for three nights and really enjoyed it. It's only 5 minutes away form the pier, where you can take one of the many water buses to Venice, and is located on the very peaceful island of Lido. The staff are friendly enough and the room we were staying at was stylish and very clean. Free wifi and excellent breakfast. We would recommend, especially if you are all middle-aged adults and have come on a short holiday.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2016

Rene

A little far away

The morning clerk was angry and rude

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2016

Ju

Lovely hotel in Lido.

Lovely staff...tucked away a bit...I initially had trouble finding it. Good location...right near shops restaurants...waterbus..and lovely beach. Nice breakfast...nice room.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2016

Michelle

Awesome hotel in downtown Lido

Our first impression of the hotel, when we got to our room, was that the room was very small. Even though the room itself a small there was a large closet and the bathroom was brand-new, just recently renovated. We also had a window that opened up to the street with a very small balcony.

The hotel had a nice big lobby area with a bar where you could sit and relax after a long day.

It had an outdoor garden area where we ate breakfast. The breakfast was huge, which included cereal, yogurt, ham, salami, buns, cheese, bread, Nutella, fruit, water, juice and of course coffee. Daniel, who basically worked alone in the mornings at the breakfasts, was very helpful and polite. He brought coffee for people and cleaned tables after they left. We were very happy with his service and thought he did a great job.

We had to leave the key at the front desk whenever we left the hotel. We were ok with that as there was a lesser chance of us losing it. Celina was working the desk's most days and she was very pleasant.

We loved the location of the hotel. It was on the island of Lido, which was far away from the crowds of Venice. However, it's also a very short walk to the water bus terminal and then a short 5-10 minutes water bus ride to the San Marco Square in Venice. The hotel is also located within walking distance to a one of two public beaches on the island and very close to the main street in Lido with lots of restaurants, bars and gelato!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2016

Jan

Pleasant enough hotel but needs some updating.

The location is great, in a quiet street very close to the Vaporetto station and all the amenities like restaurants, etc. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful. I stayed in a single room which was OK but not great in terms of cleanliness, comfort, etc. I asked to move as the first room was right next to the staircase and lifts, which I feared would be noisy.
I was given another room, which though smaller had a recently-fitted bathroom. Unfortunately I was disturbed by other guests, especially when entering or leaving their rooms - it's hard to shut the doors without banging them. The carpets were not great: thin and not particularly clean, but the bathroom was clean and the bedlinen fine. The aircon works but sounds like it's on its last legs. Breakfast was OK but the same every day. It can be hard to get coffee as the staff seem very busy. Overall, I would say this is a reasonable budget hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Nice little hotel

This is a small hotel with friendly staff that is near to the water bus stop and the public beach. A number of restaurants and bars are only a short walk away.

Continental breakfast is ample with plenty to choose from and there is a nice garden area if you want to eat outside.

On a negative point the rooms are a little small for 4 people but we managed ok for 4 nights.