Name: Russo Palace
Address: Riviera San Nicolò, 11A, Venezia, 30126, IT

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Sachin

Staff were amazingly perceptive, courteous and were not over worked. This meant never feeling frantic.

Room was clean, no traffic sound and walls were muffled enough to hardly notice a full family (including kids) staying next door.

Step out and you are on the Lagoon. Owing to the direction the property is facing direct observation of the sun-sets can be seen immediately from the door-step of the entrance. Step out and the silhouettes are of the dark side of the buildings of the lagoon teasing you to walk over the water to meet them.

Civic life, the beach to the east and the boat drop off / pick up point for the rest of Venice is just a short walk (five to ten minutes tops).

This is a gateway to Lido and Venice.

The best thing though... because it initially takes relatively a long time to travel to (from Marco Polo or by train) people this place is based on a long trip for them. Therefore normal 'tourist' foot fall is much smaller. This makes the location better if you want to wake up in peace and venture out in our own time

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

Alzira

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Abdallah

Very good hotel , location directly near the shore it is almost far from venice center but you can easily use boat 5.1 to arrive , station is 12 minutes walking from hotel , ot is located in Lido , breakfast was good, i recommend it .

Leisure

4/10

Poor

04 Dec 2025

Tomas

Cold room, sewage smell, breakfast very simple, but ok. The price was very good, but 4 stars are really not appropriate. Good 2 star or not great 3 star

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Zanzi

Extremely friendly staff, breakfast was great. Only issue was a leaky ac, but the staff changed our room so it all worked out in the end

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Vera

Clean big size room

4/10

Poor

08 May 2019

amy

disappointing... don't know how they are 4 star...more like 1 star. treated appallingly

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location, very good staff giving us advice on where to go. Telling us the best deals on travel over to Venice mainland

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The reception staff were pleasant and very helpful. The room was cleaned daily with clean towels.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Room was very clean, only minor problem was the shower. Apart from that it was Top Class

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Everything was excellent staff was awesome as well

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel but there wasn’t any drinks available at the bar so that was disappointing

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

Richard

Staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was good with lots of variety. Superior room smaller than expected but clean and comfortable.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

carl

Nice hotel, convenient location, excellent staff

10 minute walk from ferry terminal. Hotel staff really friendly. We had an 'economy' room in the attic_(403). Lovely, modern room with great views from windows, nice modern furniture and lovely clean bathroom with w/c bidet, whirlpool bath. A bit low on drawers, but enough for a weeks worth of clothes. Tea/coffee making and fridge. No good for taller people due to the sloping roof, but OK for us (both under 5 feet 8 inches). Only real problem was the heat. It was in the 30's/high 80's and room was so hot and stuffy - air con didn't seem to do anything. It would be fine if not so hot, but it was just unbearable when we went. Had to pay to 'upgrade' to a different room which had a balcony- 120 euros for 4 nights, not as big or nice nor modern with even less storage space. Balcony was nice - overlooking the lagoon, but not really an upgrade - paying extra simply for the balcony. Staff were great - so friendly. Breakfast was OK - we didn't find it anything special though - usual affair of tea, coffee machine, next to useless juice machine for orange juice, mango (I think) and grapefruit (all horrible). Continental was fruit (fresh and tinned) 2 or 3 cereals, pastries, cheese, ham, toast. 'Cooked' consisted of sausages, Bacon and egg. 10 minute walk from town centre with plenty of shops and restaurants/cafes. 10 minutes from fabulous clean beach. Overall, hotel was nice and clean with friendly staff and would recommend and stay again.Not sure why it is classed as 4 stars though.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2018

Ercan

Unacceptable breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel, pleseant & helpful staff.

Stayed here for six nights in July, delightful hotel, staff extremely attentive and helpful, could'nt do enough for us, room cleaned daily with fresh towels.
Breakfast was lovely with a wide selection of both cold and hot food which set us up for our days activities.
The hotel overlooks the lagoon towards Venice & is situated 10 mins from the 'Waterbus' terminal, 10mins from the main street (which runs from the terminal down to the public beach) with its mixture of bars, restaurents & shops. Was only a gentle stroll down to the beah *dont go to the main public beach (very crowded), but if you walk down the next street to the hotel & follow it down to the beach side and turn left, right at the end (just passed the beach bar) there is a cut through onto an uncrowded public beach.
The waterbuses running very frequently into Venice (7.5 euros for a single journey but you can buy day passes or longer) - if you want a a tour of the Grand Canel - catch the #1 bus as it travels the full length of the Grand Canel to Piazza Roma.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2018

Kathy

Nice hotel next to one of the canals on the Lido

If it is quality you are looking for ...look no further. Russo Palace located on the lagoon front, offers traditonality, a warm, friendly welcome, spacious rooms and is less than one mile from the main vaporetto stop and the centre. The cake and the lemon water available for all guests in the foyer were an additional complimentary extra - a nice touch. Well done Russo, we will recommend

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Norah

Ideal location

Very friendly helpful staff, excellent breakfast. We booked a corner balcony room which was fantastic for lagoon views, sunsets and watching the world sail by. Russo Palace was a very welcome retreat from the mayhem of the main islands. Room wasn’t huge and could have done with better air conditioning (heatwave during our stay tho). Would recommend Lido for those wanting a quieter stay but Russo Palace was ideally placed being away from main vaperetto stop and main area which can get very busy and lively especially at night. Just a 10 min stroll or hop on the bus got us to the water busses and night life when we wanted it. Would recommend waterbus (blue line) from airport to the Lido.
Will definitely book again when we next visit Venice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2018

Ruth

Nice place, great staff.

What a lovely setting and what great staff. They could not do enough for you. Very helpful and friendly. Would definitely return

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2018

Hanish

Small clean hotel at waterfront.

Spotlessly clean, small but adequate room, friendly and helpful staff, good location on waterfront, nice views over the lagoon. Excellent breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

Dawn

Lovely hotel, given a free upgrade to a room with a balcony looking over to Venice which was amazing. Perfect location with a short walk to the boat terminal and main straight with plenty of restaurants and cafes. Would definetly recommend a stay here.

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2018

james

Venice with a view!

Good location on Lido Island but it is a 40 minute ferry ride plus the wait time. Is a nice old hotel with a beautiful location by the water. We had a balcony overlooking Venice which was very nice. Breakfast was below average for the hotels we stayed in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2018

Verified traveler

Awesome.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel Rosso Lido Venice

We had a wonderful experience in Venice Lido and Burano .The hotel gave us great experience of uzing the water bus which is a great experience. The hotel was quite and a delicious breakfast and great coffee.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely views over Venice and hotel staff were friendly and happy to help.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2018

Heather

Had a lovely time and staff very friendly, would definitely recommend.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2018

Naresh

The hotel staff are very nice and helpful. The breakfast is very good. We had a pleasant stay. This is not far from the Venice by water bus. There is a little bit walk to water bus station from the hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2018

Anne

Traveller Venice

Check-in was prompt, staff were friendly & efficient. Hotel was quaint & beautifully appointed in its lovely waterside setting. The room was small but comfortable. The breakfast room and food choices (even gluten-free options!) were excellent as was the service from the catering staff. Would certainly recommend this hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

Russell

A good hotel thrives in its staff

Situated on the Lido this was the perfect base for zipping around the many islands by water bus. And reception were the best asset. They knew every place you might desire to visit. They also knew every shop in which to buy difficult to find items. And often these were on the Lido too. Loved it here

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2017

Alejandro

Made our trip excelent.

Excellent hotel with an excellent staff. The island of Lido, where the hotel is in, is a quiet slow place, perfect to relax after a day of sight seeing. The rooms are large and the beds comfortable, the bathrooms are normal for the area. I cannot praise the staff enough, they frequently helped us in tight situations, as well as giving us lots of local information about Venice and Lido. There is a great view from the entrance of the hotel and the breakfast bar. Breakfast is cheap, or free if you book through the hotel directly, and satisfying with eggs and pastries and such. The public boat station is a short, pleasant walk along the sea, about 5-10 minutes, depending on how much of a hurry you are in; there you can go to any of the islands. The only issue we encountered was with availability, since the whole island has limited rooms.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2017

Anu

Excellent

Very friendly,helpful gentleman when checked in,trend continued;Valentina at reception was very courteous and helpful making all the postive difference.Room and bathroom were very clean with kettle/tea/coffee making facility. Good free wifi connection.Free buffet breakfast had good selection .The hotel is a 10 minute straight walk from the waterbus stop in Lido.Nice and quite after the madness in Venice.Beach and Co-op supermarket is also not far.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2017

Browns

Great hotel with a great location

We can thoroughly recommend a stay on the lido at Hotel Russo Palace. The reception staff were excellent throughout our stay and I have to recommend staying in a balcony room as we could see a beautiful vista of Venice from our balcony. Great breakfast selection and then a 5 minute walk to the waterbus stop or turn left and another 5 minute walk to the beach. Really enjoyed popping over to Venice to see the beautiful buildings and scenery which Venice has in abundance but the Lido offers a respite from the crowds and bustle of Venice. I can't recommend this hotel enough and we'll definitely be back!

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2017

Erik

Nice hotel

Nice hotel. Excellent restaurent around the corner. ( favorita) good when We came late back from the City) But nothing at the hotel, and the marketing of wellness is false, it is on another hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2017

Verified traveler

Quiet hotel and close to beach hotel

We have taken this hotel considering it was on an island. Thot island would be amazing but was a bit quiet. Close to beach (Walk 10mins) and Boat station (walk 10mins) , there are restaurants and supermarket near to Lido boat station so ideal to have dinner when you comeback from venice site seeing.Lido boat station connects to all of the venice like murano,burano,venice,torcello. The receptionist who checked in us was really sweet she did explain in detail of site seeing places. If you want to stay at really quiet place then choose this hotel. Rooms were a bit tiny but can manage as we stayed most of the time outside when on holiday. Breakfast was good. It was a good experience .

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2017

Lewis

Peaceful gem

Brilliantly friendly staff made the stay highly enjoyable. The Hotel is a little off the beaten track (about 600 yards from the Vaporetto stop and the main shopping/restaurant street on the Lido) but, apart from one night when a storm broke, that was in its favour since it meant the surroundng area was really peaceful and quiet. There is no restaurant; again not a problem if you are happy to inlude dinner in your exploration of Venice or as part of an evening stroll.
We were in a downstairs room; comfortble and clean but the ants were occasionally a bit of a nuisance.
Breakfast was great, comfortably kept us going through to dinner time. Would happily go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2017

Justin

Great service and hotel

My wife and I traveled from America to Venice and stayed at this hotel for 9 days in total. Our time at Russo Palace was very pleasant. The staff spoke fluent English and were able to provide recommendations on how to get to places and what all to visit. The free breakfast every morning saved us quite a bit of money and the breakfast itself was delicious. The hotel itself was about a 10 minute walk from the main boat station. To find the hotel just walk along the side of the road past the first bridge and it is right before the second bridge (big white building, refer to the pictures). Everything inside the hotel feels pretty high class (given its a 4 star hotel). The only down side is the rooms are a bit on the smaller side and when on the ground floor there was a bit of a swampy smell from the bathroom, but I take it this is normal being in the Venice area and is pretty unavoidable.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2017

Jay

Super location

Super location (Lido) overlooking the lagoon with St Marks in the distance. 20 minute vaporetti ride from the main island but not a problem as so frequent (buy a prepaid pass). Room very clean, comfortable, light and spacious and had wifi, safe, mini bar, complimentary guest toiletries, lots of towels. Balcony with chairs, cushions and table. Extensive choice, help yourself buffet breakfast, hot food, cold meats/cheese, pastries, cereals, fruit, yoghurt and all drinks available.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2017

sarah

Beautiful hotel amazing views

Me and my partner went for a few days and felt it was the perfect hotel, staff were very friendly and welcoming! Room was lovely had all facilities we needed, the balcony had some beautiful views over the water. Hotel didn't have a restaurant however you could go to there sister hotel 10 minutes away which done lovely food and we received 10% off. Even though it wasn't in Venice city we felt this worked well for us as was only a 10min boat ride away and so easy to get to. All in all a wonderful break away.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay, no complaints! Great value!

Very nice staff and pleasant experience. Breakfast was really good! They had bacon!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2016

Andrew

Clean hotel with amazing staff

Great hotel, staff where amazing and the location and views make this a great Base to visit Venice!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2016

Marcy

Lovely hotel, horrible bed

This hotel has a beautiful view, lovely terrace and great breakfast BUT the absolute worst, most uncomfortable bed we have EVER slept on. And we travel the world on a very large scale. I have slept better on an uncomfortable pull out sofa. The mattress felt as hard as a block of wood or concrete. Truthfully...I have bruises on my elbows as a result. Everything else about the hotel is wonderful but having a comfortable bed is the main reason you stay, right? For a good night's sleep. Well, not here. We were just thankful we only had to spend two nights as neither Of us could sleep. I can't speak for all of the rooms, but the bed in 303 was horrible. I have to wonder if the owners have ever tried to sleep on this mattress to understand what their guests must tolerate. Would never go back for this specific reason. It's a shame because the rest of the hotel is great.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2016

marilena

Lido Relaxing Stay

We love staying at the Lido when we are in Venice - it's only a short ferry ride to San Marco and also from Burano and Murano. What we like best is that it is a relaxed and friendly place to stay away from the hustle and bustle, where many people ride bikes, transport is very good, cars stop at the pedestrian crossing and we can observe life of residents having their passeggiata with their elder folk, children or dogs. Likewise we enjoyed the welcoming and helpful nature of the staff at Hotel Russo Palace. The room was comfortable and we had pleasant water views from our bedroom window and from the breakfast room. It was a short 10 min walk from the ferry along the path next to the water's edge - safe and well lit to walk even later in the evening.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2016

Natalie

Great view

This is a great little hotel. We had a wonderful view from the room and patio.
Good size.
Breakfast was great even had North American breakfast foods.
Only issue was the two twin beds pushed together. That was very uncomfortable.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2016

AndreaG

Nice quiet hotel away frim the crowds

The hotel was lovely & quiet, away from all the cowds in Venice. Great for switching off & relaxing. Ivan at the hotel was so attentive & helpful with what to see & do in Venice, it was our favourite day of sightseeing.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2016

Andrew

beautiful views of Venice in the lovely relaxed calmer area of Lido Di Venezia. Gorgeous sunsets and very easy to access Venice, rather than satying in the hustle and bustle. Close to only beaches in Venice. Staff were so helpful, especially Ivan and the lady we met on the desk each morning.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2016

Herelle

Well_located fair hotel

Great location with a view of St. Mark*s place. Friendly and pleasant staff. Excellent breakfast. Room was disappointing; awkward bathroom.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2016

josh

Nice hotel

Close to Venice and decent hotel, breakfast was okay with no too much selection but has everything you need.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2016

Armando

I would come back

Great stay...close to ferry.food not so good nearby

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2016

jamal

Small cute and clean room near lagoon

My girlfriend and I spent a weekend here and we had a blast. The location is great about a 5-10 minute walk to public transportation. Average breakfast bar and clean comfortable room. Would totally stay again.

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2016

eve

Good

The staff was very nice and friendly. Room was good. The only let down was smell from the bathroom pipes,but I suppose this is venice for you. Overall good.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Good for one night

Room was tiny-bed saggy-bAthroom door didn't work. Good breakfast and convenient location. Wouldn't return or recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2015

Bob

very relaxed atmosphere and very helpful staff.

good to get away from the main part of Venice and chill out.Would always recommend staying on Lido.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2015

Ed

It was an experience

Clean room, but don't get stuck in the attic rooms (I think there are 3). We treated it as an experience although many would have complained-- given that you have to bend over to take a shower or walkabout freely in the room. The staff is exceptionally friendly and informative. Hotel is 10min walk to main transport hub. It's very quiet and safe. I would come back as long as my room is different (not in the attic). Beach is near but make sure you are in season to fully enjoy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2015

christopher

;-)

No shower but jets in the bathtub and my room was slanted but made it work

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2015

Richard

Best Front Desk Receptionist EVER!!

VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL WITH DIRECTIONS, KNOWING ALL THE RIGHT PLACES TO VISIT AND WHERE TO EAT TH BEST FOOD IN THE AREA.
The Front Desk Receptionists were extremely helpful ..especially Sabrina who made us feel
very welcomed to Lido....We will be back next year for sure!

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Dungeons, Drain Flies and Centipedes

DON'T stay here unless you're less than 2 feet tall or like sleeping with centipedes.

Our 4th floor room was an attic with a vaulted ceiling that angles down to 3ft. The bed is only accessible from one side. If you placed your head in the skylight on the other side you might able sit up. The bathtub was impractical with broken shower head.

We moved to the 1st floor the next day and within minutes found a centipede on the wall and15 flies. We asked for a broom to get rid of the centipede. Later in the day the receptionist said she gave us something to control the bugs. We never complained about the drain flies so she must have noticed a problem.

That night we spent 2 hrs catching 6 centipedes in our room. 2 came from throw pillows. We asked reception for a new room or hotel but there supposedly weren't any hotels with open rooms and if we wanted leave we would have to pay for transportation and both hotels.

The next morning we went to reception to tell them about the bug problem. We barely said anything before the woman apologized and said they didn't put the bugs in the room on purpose so we should just go about our day and forget it. She added that she often goes on vacation with her children and sometimes things happen, so she tries to make the best of everything and not start a war. Adding, a few euros isn't going to make anything go away so we should just go enjoy the day because more we talk the less time we have.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2015

ahsas

It was ok hotel is nice from in and out but room

It was ok hotel is nice from in and out but room was small we paid for double bed bat they atteched 2 single bed

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

A little gem!

Perfect getaway from the crowds. Hotel was everything you needed for a relaxing break. Pay for upgrade for a lido view, worth every penny. Enjoyed watching the sunsets and the cruise ships sailing past the balcony. Highly recommended!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2015

Martyn

Lovely stay - second time staying at this hotel.

Lovely hotel, 10 min walk to the water bus stop on lido. Away from the madness of Venice, but close enough to be there in less than 20 minutes.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel on the quiet part of Lido

Really enjoyed the stay, about a 10min walk to the main waterbus station. Had the perfect quiet location and staff were really friendly!!

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2015

Mrs Gardner

Nice hotel with very friendly and helpful staff

Nice hotel , with very friendly staff and helpful - great choice for breakfast , something for everyone.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2015

Simon

Excellent hotel with good access to Venice

We had absolutely no problems whatsoever with this hotel and were very pleasantly surprised by the quality considering the low price. The décor of the room was pleasant and flawless, unlike many of the Venice hotels I've stayed in. The breakfast buffet was delicious too. And to finish all this off, the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful.

In terms of location, the hotel is about 10 minutes walk from the Lido waterbus stop, then a boat takes around 15 mins to get into Venice. We didn't find this a problem at all - we knew this was going to be the case so had pre-booked transport tickets to save money. The surrounding Lido is pleasant and worth an explore in a spare couple of hours.

In conclusion, I would book this again due to the fantastic quality of the hotel, despite the trade-off of not being in Venice itself.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Very nice hotel

We loved staying on the island of Lido! You need to take a water is from Venice to get there. From the train station, a boat ride takes 45 minutes but has beautiful views along the way. Hotel is an EASY walk from the boat dock. The room was very clean and the breakfast was plentiful. We would definitely recommend this hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel with Jacuzzi bath!

Really lovely hotel. Stayed on the very top floor and were surprised by a Jacuzzi bath we didn't know we were getting! Staff were friendly and helpful and the included breakfast was great! Great location and great value for money. Didn't want to leave!

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2015

Jabs

Decent Hotel on Lido

Hotel facilities are good and breakfast ample. Econmy rooms have sloping roof so tall guests \"mind your head\" We stayed in one and it was fine, the occational bump but for the price you cant really complain.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2015

Rebecca R.

Amazing

Lovely hotel in a lovely location! Just a 10 minute walk from the water bus station. rooms were modern and had a great view. staff were brilliant and so helpful. Couldn't have asked for any more!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2015

Matthew

Good option, great staff, quiet neighborhood

If you're looking for a hotel where the action is, go elsewhere. The hotel is on the Lido, which is about a 10-15 minute waterbus ride away from Venice. However, if you're looking for a place on the Lido, this is a well-priced option. The staff was great with handling/recommending dinner reservations, even during an insane Carnevale weekend. The doors are a little thin and since the building is old, the soundproofing needs improvement. The quarters are cramped, but the room comes with breakfast. If we wanted to stay on the Lido again, this would be a good option, but next time I think we'll opt for a place closer to the action. Recommended.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2014

Mari_ana

Excellent Service

This hotel is in Lido which is a better choice than staying in crowded Venice. The water bus is very convenient and it takes only few more stops to the main attractions in Venice. We received excellent service - many thanks to Anna and Donnatella who made us feel at home.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2014

A & D

A good Hotel on the Lido - Quiet location.

Located on the Lido I would recommend this hotel if you require a little piece and quiet after the busy day's in Venice, facility's good, staff very friendly and very helpful. I requested flowers for the room as it was one of my wife's special birthday's, and yes they ordered exactly as requested, can't ask for more.
Rooms are a little on the small side but in line with most European hotels of this standard so wasn't a surprise or a problem, room and bathroom was cleaned every day with fresh towels supplied each day.
Buffet breakfast had various options to suit most peoples taste but It was a surprise to see sausage, bacon and scrambled eggs available, must have been put on to satisfy us Brits!
We stayed during late September so the Lido is probably quieter at that time however we felt very safe walking around late at night back to the hotel but taxis are available if you feel a little vulnerable. Restaurants and coffee bars are located in the main commercial area close to the Waterbus stations and tend to be slightly cheaper than in Venice.
We had a water taxi (think luxury speed boat!) from the airport to the hotel and back again, quite an experience, a little costly but well worth it, a lot quicker and less hassle than the Waterbus.
Venice was very busy during the day time, St Marks Square at night is a must, fantastic atmosphere.
All in all we had a great time in Venice, it can be a little expensive so don't ponder over the bills to much, just pay up with a smile!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2014

Dumbbear

Great location in beautiful Lido

We enjoyed our stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is great - view of the lagoon and St Marks and the mountains (on a clear day). Wifi was a bit weak, and the spa is not next door (as advertised - it's on the Main Street beside the hotel's associated property) - but these two things didn't distract from our enjoyment during our stay.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Lovely view out onto the lagoon. Excellent view.

Lovely view out onto the lagoon. Excellent view. Staff were welcoming and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2014

philip hanley

stayed before and after cruise

It was a 10 min+ walk to water bus, would have liked it closer. Located on the water on Lido island, away from the rush of Venice

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Nice

It was a bit far from city center

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2014

Mark W

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. My wife and I had a room with a terrace over looking the water...it was a great view! I will look to stay at this hotel my next time in Venice...very pleased.

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Very pleasant.

Friendly reception very helpful. Hotel has pleasant views and is about ten minute walk to main water bus terminal to take you any direction.
We used the spa one day. Good saunas but relaxation area noisy and small.
Some lovely restaurants close by and cheaper than in Venice.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2013

Julie

Good location on the Lido.

We stayed here for four nights in October. The hotel staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Assisted in booking tickets for the opera. The rooms were clean and comfortable- good shower, light and airy rooms with windows you could open wide. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of choice for breakfast.Spa at hotel nearby which we used while we were there.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2013

Russ (kent)

Good location away from the crouds

Pleasant 10 min walk along the sea front to the Water Bus. restaurants etc. Hotel was comfortable & breakfast was good - quite a variety. Room aircon didn't work very well. Take mosquito repelant!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2013

Claude Cochet

Good pleasant pick

Nice staff. Nice location. We booked two nights at Russo hotel on Lido strip and two nights in the very center of Venice. This is a good balance. Lido is a bit further but it feels more local and is more relaxing too, it gave us a taste of Dolce Vita.

We didn't see it on the hotel description but they offered us a taxi boat ride to Murano with another couple for free. The boat ride was very pleasant, they dropped us in a glass blowing factory shop, the glass making demonstration was nice and there was very little pressure to buy.

Internet was free for 20 minutes/day but a bit slow like everywhere in Venice.

So in short a good pick, good value for money.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2013

Kim

Nice hotel, good location.

Nice and clean. Rooms are spacious with air conditioning.
Good selection of breakfast.
Within easy reach of San Marco. Quite location.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2013

Chummers

The quiete side of Venice relaxing and unwinding.

10 minutes by boat , quiete and peaceful. Lovely staff who spoke excellent English. Breakfast lovely fresh pastries baked every day, and cooked bacon and eggs everything you would possibly want ! Lido very exclusive 7 minute walk to centre and boat terminal but restaurant and supermarket less than 5 minutes away Serb hotel would stay here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2013

J and G

A happy discovery

We have visited Venice many times and stayed on the main island and at Jesolo Lido, but never before on the Venice Lido. What a pleasant place it is, and we only booked the day before we went, because of a change of plan caused by French air traffic controllers strike.It is like being on one of the Italian Lakes with art and history just across the water and interesting 19th and early 20th century local villa architecture all around - including the hotel. Beaches on the seaward side for those who want them.
Hotel is 2 bus stops or 10 minute walk from vaparetto, view over lagoon, pleasant neighbourhood, efficient reception, smallish room with good corner balcony, firm mattress on large double bed, short on clothes space, good ensuite, good air conditioning but only runs when switch says \"off\", normal safe deposit - key from reception, no noise, good breakfast selection, supermarkets & eating places in main street 10 minutes walk, taxis easilly available, buses every twenty minutes.
We would definitely consider staying here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2013

Ash

Great Hotel for Venice and Islands

Welcoming reception staff, nothing too much trouble. Good choice of breakfast and good location close to boats to Venice etc. shops and restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2013

Verified traveler

Nice and safe

Cool hotel on lido island. Just outside of Venice but only like a 15 minute boat ride. Super nice staff. A little religious I think with the cross above the bed and I thought there would be a sauna... Might have been one somewhere but I couldn't find it. Didn't really look to hard or ask anyone though

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2013

sairs

Great place to stay for all

Great place although away from central Venice. Good to have contrast of busy city and then quiet hotel.Great for all ages families couples etc.

4/10

Poor

01 May 2013

Kyklopas

Cheapos!

Cheap on everything. Nickel and dimed us on extra room charges, wi-fi charged, and charged us municipal tourist charge on kid under 17, although by law should not have. No gym and the breakfast was cheap. Coffee served via electronic dispenser.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

Good choice

A very enjoyable stay friendly staff close to the boats for access to the main island.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Oct 2012

Anabella

this is no 4 star hotel

the staff was not friendly and the size of the room too small
this is far from a 4 star hotel....maybe 1 1/2 but not more

WHY?
There was a poorly and small decorated lobby
All the things that are inherent to a 4 star hotel were missing
will not go there again

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

smallest room ever

My husband and I were placed in room 413, the smallest room in the world. My husband is 6'5\" and could not stand up straight anywhere in our room. We did not even have a shower, there was a bath tub with a shower faucet you had to sit in to use because the roof was slanted. what a NIGHTMARE. Ridiculous that we paid so much and got so little

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2012

Phil P

A satisfied stay - great price to quality ratio

Hotel reception were extremely friendly, had already prepared the bed for our baby, breakfast was fairly decent and the location was convenient for what we needed.

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

clean and friendly hotel

Everything you need, done well, apart from needing updated internet services, the browsing on their sole customer computer was rubbish.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2012

Simon and daughters

service with a smile

my email, on the day going, asking for transport info for an after midnight arrival was answered immediately and helpfully. This set the tone for a holiday mixing Venice and beach. I thought a hotel on the lagoon would not be as good as on the sea but actually I prefered eating breakfast on the terrace with views of venice across the lagoon. 5 mins to the beach was fine, less than 10 mins to the vaporetto to Venice along the waterfront gave a nice separation from the bustle of the ferry and main street.

Our triple room (Martina) was fine if a little small, but would have been a large double. It had with loads of storage and a small but perfect bathroom, fully kitted out. My 19 and 21 year old daughters walked in and straight away checked out the bathroom as great/modern/clean!

At 32 degrees the a/c was appreciated!

Most of all the staff were both very pleasant at all times and extremely helpful. No question was too difficult to answer/resolve. They enthusiastically did our departure flight check-in on line after midnight!

My previous trips to Venice have always stayed in Venice itself. Lido was my compromise to provide my daughters with some beach time as well as satisfying my wish to share my love of Venice with them. The Lido, and Russo Palace provided this perfectly. We did split days, beach and venice, being only 15 mins away by vaporetto. Lido was a nice relief from the August throng of Venice. The clientele were mainly couples or small family groups like ours. I didnt see any young children.
The hotel seems to have bikes which we didnt realise before, and if you want to take up the umbrella/sun loungers they have reserved on the beach you should book before you go. That said they were always available on the public beach too.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2012

Verified traveler

Great hotel to visit Venice and go to the beach.

Very good for the money spent. Easy to access and visit Venice.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2012

Elizabeth

Very pleasant hotel

On arrival at the ideally situated Russo Palace we were greeted by pleasant and curtious staff and our first impressions were very good. Our room, however was in the attic, a lovely room but the ceilings were very low and we had to be very careful not to bump our heads! The breakfast menu was super, a good variety of fresh, satisfying food which we thoroughly enjoyed eating outside whilst taking in the magnificent views. Top marks for cleanliness too. Overall we would rate this hotel 4/5 but if we stayed again in the future we would get a better room.

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2012

Gerry

Far Away, Unhelpful Staff

For the same price we could have booked a hotel opposite the boat stop rather than this one a 20 minute walk away. We chose this one as it was described as having a jetted bath and courtyard view, but were given a ground floor room with a wobbly shower no bath and a view of bars over the window looking onto the road. When we complained to the staff they refused to comment on the description obtained from this website and rather kept referencing expedia which i assume must be the parent company of this website. We were then made to wait for 1.5 hours while the woman at the desk tried to find us a better room but it appeared that she was just waiting for a colleague to support what she was saying. They then would talk to each other in Italian which felt a bit rude. When they finally decided to tell us there was no chance of a different room (even though they had said there were empty rooms) they didn't offer us any upgrade or even an hour of free internet or anything to compensate so wasted one and a half hours of our holiday. On closer inspection the room had chunks of plaster missing, a wobbly shower, with a lot of dirt in between the tiles (clearly hadn't been cleaned for months) and the air conditioning had cables visible! A danger if taking children. I would definitely NOT recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2012

Nily

Fantastic Accomodation

I really loved this hotel very much....very good location,wonderful breakfast,very clean room,friendly staff,....only One thing must be taken consideration which is free Vi Fi is a MUST for such a fantastic hotel....I highly recommend this hotel to all my friends...

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2012

Sharka

hotel Russo Palace

Hotel is situated close to town center and short walk from beach. Room was nice and clean. The service was great at the reception only small minus to breakfast service, only one staff, she was struggling to give a service to everyone.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2012

Verified traveler

Not a good value

Very expensive for the quality of the room. Lights flickered and refrigerator didn't work. Pay wifi seemed like we were being nickel and dimed.

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2012

Verified traveler

The three ladies at the counter where outstanding. They helped with directions, restaurant choices, and general assistance. The room was a bit small.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2012

Btravel

Low ceiling

We were placed on the 5th floor (attic) and the ceiling was slanted...we couldn't even stand up or take an appropriate shower!

Family

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2011

Verified traveler

2 Star at best

Whoever gave this hotel 4 stars was definately on the take. Every room in a 4 star hotel should be for 4 star quality. First off, I got the attic room that everyone talks about, which I do not mind because I am short. What really bothered me was the fact the AC was a tiny box in a corner that could only cool off 3 feet in front of it. Cold AC is a standard of a 4 star hotel. Plus the bed sheets weren't very soft and ofcourse the headroom was not there for most people. My room looked nothing like the pictures. On the plus side we had a jacuzzi style tub, but don't try to stand or you will hit your head. The breakfast was good and the staff was nice. It is also well situated if you want to go to th beach. I have been to 3 star hotels in third world countries that are better than this one. This hotel is 2 star at best at a 3 star price