Name: Al Portico Guest House
Address: Cannaregio, 1804, Venezia, 30121, IT

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Keith

The location was good for access from the train station. The best thing was the helpfulness of the manager who gave us a map pointing out particular things of interest in Venice for us and taking so much time over this. Also useful was baggage storage after we checked out so we could spend the morning sightseeing before we left.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Gordon

Great choice in Venice! Great room, location, and value. Clean, modern, large rooms with AC, high ceilings, good bathroom and strong shower. (Steep steps up to room, but that's the case for all of Italy.) Very convenient location: short walk from Marcuola-Casino water taxi stop (convenient to train and bus), just behind small square off popular street with many restaurants and shops. Friendly, helpful staff and overall excellent -- get a paper map! (Note the entrance is under a dark archway, so it's easy to miss.)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Niorys

We had an excellent stay at Al Portico in Venice. The location is perfect, close to the train station and within walking distance of Venice’s main attractions, while still being in a quiet and charming area. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, making it a great place to relax after a day of exploring.

A special thank you to Nicola, whose outstanding hospitality made our stay truly memorable. From check-in to departure, he was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive, always ready with recommendations and assistance. His professionalism and genuine care for guests made us feel welcome throughout our stay. Highly recommended!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Darcel

The space was very clean and comfortable. The room has a fridege, ketyle and coffee maker. Bathroom is a little on the small side. Only thjng kissjng was an iron. About a 1 minute walk from water transportation and close to lists of restaurant and shops.

I didnt have much jntercation to hotel staff except on checking in and out.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Lovedy

My room at Portico was spacious, clean and had plenty of storage. My room was lovely to come back to. I wouldn’t say the amenities were stellar but sufficed. It was very quiet. I heard no street noise at all.
Nicola, the manger was a saving grace during my stay. He went above & beyond to make my stay special. He is worth his weight in gold and should be treated like a king by whomever the owner is. He was articulate, made calls for me, helped me with directions, and overall made my stay what it was! It’s a fabulous location, very close to a Water Bus station and 50 yds to the main walking street. I would recommend this place

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Michelle

Staff was very helpful

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Kara

Great location, friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean and well-appointed rooms!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Maxime

Great front desk staff, very helpful to visit!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

chris

This location is central and perfect for your time in Venice. The family is very friendly and accommodating great people.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Scott

Great

Clean, staff VERY helpful. Room was comfortable. Great location. Would definitely stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Brenna

Very helpful staff!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Vanessa

The host was amazing and 100% improved our stay and experience
Thank you again for your recommendations!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Jeriany

The staff was excellent. They answered all my questions and helped me schedule a trip to Murano and Burano. They also helped me with transportation to the airport. The location and room were great.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Gwendolyn

the staff gave incredible info of the area, best spots to go and transportation guide upon arrival was super helpful! and our room was very clean, cleaners came daily to upkeep the room with new towels and free cappuccino pods. 10/10 stay would book again!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Stephanie

It was a very easy walk from the train station. (Don’t cross the first bridge, it is the second one from the train station). It is easy to get lost in Venice. We found exploring Venice was challenging in a good way. Nicola( our host) was encouraging when he said to explore and get lost.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Brook

We loved our stay at Al

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Marissa

Very clean!! Sheerah and her son Amir were very accommodating and friendly!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Maria

The room provided plenty of space to move around and was very comfortable. We even had a balcony. The location was walking distance to all major attractions. The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. We had continental breakfast delivered every morning and it was included. I would definitely recommend Al Portico Guest house for your stay in Venice.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2024

Geneviève

Great location but needs some love

Great location, although a bit noisy sometimes because of the nearby fondamenta, and very friendly staff, but the apartment definitely needs some love, maybe a couch and a comfier mattress.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

Andrea

Beutifull hotel great Location

It was the most beautiful hotel in Italy, my host was Nicola 😊🇮🇹 who took the timecto explain everything and gave a warm welcoming, made me feel safe and like home. The room was gorgeous, even more beutiful than the pictures onvthe Website. The olny thing i didn’t like was my next door neighbor at the hotel, i was sick and she was ver rude to me because I was coughing.
Nicola made all the difference and made my trip to Venice a beautiful experience!!! For sure i'll try to come back here!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

Raymond

Very friendly reception, nice and clean room, this was a great choice and would highly recommend. No elevator but it was no big deal for us to simply carry our luggage up the stairs. It was also in a nice area and convenient to the local area. Great experience, we would stay there again!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Molly

Staff is very friendly and the hotel is so clean, put together, and maintained. The air conditioning worked perfectly, I was very happy with our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Jaymie

Nice & clean facility. Room & bathroom are actually more spacious in person than in photos. Would stay here again but it’s location is a littler further out if you plan to walk to attractions in San Marco. Very friendly staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Angela

The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was fantastic and the woman serving breakfast was very accomodating. We loved the outdoor space on the rooftop. Our room was wonderful and the bed was very comfortable. The location was very convenient for us.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2024

Gleyzer

Espectacular

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Ann

Highly recommend!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Carmen

This property was located around everything you needed. Checking was seamless. Nicholas was very informative and helpful. I will recommend this location.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2023

Elvio

Booked this place was given another apartment, no warning never even acknowledged, up all night long travel from asia arriving late afternoon brain was not engaged, the place provided did not look as good as the booked one, 2 very small bottles of liquid soap provided, seriously, lucky I carry soap for times like that, that was Venice, pricy and very old, but that apartment last seen any type of renovation in the 1970s, didn’t make a fuss as we had 3 nights and 2 full days there they where unlikely to do anything apart from apologise if I spoke up, oh you think I may have been entitled to a small refund? Fat chance, Venice is over priced, now in Naples I can tell you the mafia isn’t just here, hope they don’t block or alter my review, anyway can’t review what I never got so take it from me better to avoid this group if you a fussy fella….

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2023

Darrin

One block from the main drag making it really easy to join the party while having silence in the unit. Really cool to have windows that open right onto the canal. Unit had 4 rooms including full euro-kitchen. AC and heat.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2023

Trevor

Close to the main path of walking and in a quieter area of Venice. It was great!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2023

Matthew

Great staff, some parts of the property needed repair. Okay value for money. 👍

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Crystal

This is a quaint, no frills property in a great location. The staff are the nicest people! Cute little patio area. It is not a fancy hotel, but clean and in a great location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Excellent, well located and great host

Nicolas (not sure of spelling!) Was an excellent host. He gave us some really useful tips on where to go to get the most out of our stay. The air con was brilliant and the room was a good size (especially for Venice) with a comfy bed. The in room breakfast really set us up well for the day. Having a fridge in the room and being located near a supermarket (despair) was also really helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2023

Diane

The location was perfect, once we found it. Lots of shops and cafes walking distance. No lift, and stayed on top floor. Really difficult to get up with luggage.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2023

Pawel

Al Portico apartment 55 m2

Generally ok however it could use a little touch up, eg. fix the sticky kitchen counter. The big fridge (the small one did not work) smelled.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Kelsey

Amazing staff, communication and breakfast. Great deal! Walkable to the train station and main attractions. Cannot rave about their customer service and thorough communication enough. Would recommend and stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Sarah

I stayed here for four nights in the beginning of April and loved it! At first it was a bit confusing as I made my way to the main office to be told that the apartment was still a few blocks away, but the man at the front desk was very helpful and even walked me to the apartment and carried my very heavy bag over the little bridges haha. The apartment itself was amazing, on a quiet street with a kitchen where I could store my daily findings at the market and any other goodies I could find. The bedroom overlooked the canal through little shuttered windows and the bed was comfortable. Wifi was good and the washing machine was a game changer for someone who was on a three week trip! As a solo female traveller I felt safe and had no worries exploring the city. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2022

YI

While there were better options in Venice, we booked quite late and had limited options. This accommodation is good for to stay for one night. The good: The staffs are very friendly and the lady who checked us in gave really good suggestions on what to see and how to use waterbus. The no so good: It was a bit confusing how how to access the hotel - instruction in the booking is not clear and we ended up buzzing the wrong floor to get into the door. Check out time is WAY to late. We wanted to check out before 8am but staff are not around until 9am (we should have double checked this!). We booked with breakfast and it was disappointing. For the same price we can definitely eat better elsewhere.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2022

Hei Man

The hotel is very good value. Location is perfect, 5 minutes walk from the closest airport water bus station and there’s just 2 bridges to cross to get to the central train station of Venice. Room is clean and very spacious and the staff are friendly and helpf.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2022

Abbas

Amazing staff , hotel location was perfect, close to all sightseeing and restaurants. The hotel room was clean ,Very spacious & quiet.

I highly recommend this hotel .

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2022

Ana

Fair place for the price. Very well located and quiet. Bathroom little outdated and shower very small but enough for what you need. Staff was extremely friendly and nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2022

SUNG

We love this place 🤪
Very nice apartment with almost Everything you need
Very nice kitchen and bathroom
Big living room and master bedroom with view
Definitely will go back if we visit Venice,Such beautiful place❤️🇮🇹

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2022

Theresa

Friendly staff, gave us a map showing us what places are good to visit, lovely clean room, can't expect too much for the price as the price was valued for money

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2022

Lonnie

Very quiet and staff was helpful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

This is a hidden gem. I stayed in the apartment in Canaregio. It was quiet yet close enough to the main street to be out and into the atmosphere of Venice within a few minutes. I would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

very helpful staffs good location

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Not recommended

This is truly a 2-star accommodation. It was not easy finding the place even with directions from the hotel. The basic necessities are available but not in good condition: (1) unable to connect to wifi; (2) bed was shaky and one could feel the springs underneath; and (3) the TV could be powered on but there's no TV programmes. Given the price, I would have expected a bit more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2019

VISA

Good Time

It was really great to stay at a very nice Apartment I would give it Ten out of Ten ! THANK YOU very nice staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2019

Kelvin

The Al Portico is a no frills kind of guest house located in a side alley of away from the noisy main tourist streets in Venice. The management folks did reach out and provided us very detailed instructions on how to get to the place and we had no trouble finding it despite what others had mentioned in the past. They were also available at the front desk and provided us a map and tips on how to navigate the city.

Our bed was comfortable and the room was overall clean and it looked like they had done some renovations recently. This is not a 4-star hotel so do not go in expecting that. They provide you the simple necessities like a fridge, coffee machine and hot water kettle. Our only grumble was the old and very cramped bathroom with a sink so small that it could barely fit a water glass and the shower was also very tiny with a slightly smelly shower curtain.

We did enjoy the daily rooftop or \"room service\" breakfast with fresh toast, croissants, coffee, hot chocolate and tea which was lovely and the hosts were quite friendly. Overall, it was a pleasing experience with a reasonable price point.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2019

MICHAEL

Good stay

Great location, nice and clean room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2019

Matt

Amazing location, just around the corner from the main walking routes and close to the boat ‘bus’ places. Really friendly staff gave us lots of helpful tips!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2019

Alex

A pretty basic hotel that is nicely located in the heart of the city.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2019

Ruby

Al Portico Guest House is very close to Venice's Santa Lucia train station - which is absolutely great - and the staff is ever so friendly. However, we received multiple bug bites during our stay at the hotel...

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Bad pillows, paper thin walls, shower was so smalll

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

26 Sep 2019

Joseph

Shabby

Tired, not a pleasant setting, shabby. Conveniently located. Reception staff was friendly and helpful. No functional screens on the windows leading to bug bites. The bathroom was small and looked like a dormitory or hospital. Towels were nearly threadbare. Very disappointing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2019

Michelle

Beautiful Venice!!

This is a lovely hotel but a little difficult to find if you are new to the city. We thought Venice was absolutely amazing and the location of this hotel is great. We were able to get in a little early which was wonderful but they also make accommodations to secure your luggage. The room was clean and lovely complete with air conditioning. Everything is updated and very modern which is such a great contrast in such an old city. We were met with a warm greeting, a city map and helpful directions of things to see in the city complete with the best viewing of Venice sunsets! Make sure to add breakfast to your stay on the third floor veranda, it is wonderful!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is iso difficult to find. Room was tiny with a bathroom smaller than a cruise ship cabin. There is no elevator so had to heave our bags up 3 flights of steep stairs. Mosquitos everywhere and bed so uncomfortable. All in all this is not 4.5 out 5 stars and is expensive for what it is. Super disappointed.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

This was a very nice property in a more quiet part of Venice. The staff were helpful and the room had everything you needed. It is a small space, but we managed comfortably with two people and our luggage.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

Amie

Great location near to one of the main water bus stops

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the interior design, the white made it really open and the beds were comfortable. Thank you!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2019

Wendy

Great so long as there’s no problem.

This hotel is wonderfully located on a quiet back street in Canareggio, near many good restaurants recommended by a helpful staff. The room was basic but comfortable and clean. BUT, and this is a big but, there is NO STAFF on site after 1:30 PM; in fact they are there only from 9 AM to 1:30. The phone number they provide was not answered any of the multiple times I tried it, which was a big problem when the building’s owner went out at 11 PM. If it hadn’t Ben for a resource guest finding the breaker box and flipping switches until he lights came on, we would have been without air conditioning and lights for 10 hours on the hottest night of the summer so far.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Good place to stay , close to train station , shopping market and clean. Would stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2019

Craig

WOW

awesome....great location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2019

Mrs joanne cann

Holiday

Basic room though quite large. Breakfast is okay but lots of bread

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

The location of the apartment was great. It was on the canal and close to restaurants and shops. However, we did not realize that we would be checking in at a location different from the apartment and that we would have to cross at least 4 more bridges, not an easy thing for us especially with luggage. The young lady let us in and then left without showing us anything. As soon as she left we noticed a big puddle of water in the kitchen caused by a problem with the dishwasher. It was too late to catch her. It took a while to get a response from her. They didn't even send someone to check on the problem. I had to clean it up myself. Other than this, our stay in Venice was very nice.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2019

Minesh

Nice place

All good but area could be noisy & you could hear them
Watch out for hidden extras that Hotels.com dont list but you are charged at check-in

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic value for money. Great location, nice clean rooms & very helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great location and amazing staff that helped us book the Murano & Burano Island tour.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Nice hotel within 10min walk to train station. Check-in and out instructions was a breeze. No elevator but staffs were kind and helpful to assist our huge luggages up the stairs. Rooms were comfortable and huge with all the necessities provided. Only problem we had initially was the heating system that went off in the middle of the night so it was freezing as it was winter time but this was solved by the owners and staff thereafter. Overall .. love the place and would stay here again if we were to visit Venice again !

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2018

Samantha

Brilliant location, lovely staff and great rooms

We had an AMA zing stay at al portico guest house. Finding the guest house was made simple due to the information provided on the website and emailed to me from the guest house.
The location is located set back from a main road of shops and restaurants and is within easy walking distance from the bus and train stations.
The staff were delightful. Everyone was very helpful and when checking in we were given a map and recommend local places to eat, the main sights and was also told about a local holiday celebration which was happening during our stay.
The rooms were spotlessly clean and very well equipped with all the essentials. They were large, bright and spacious which is often hard to find when looking for a room for 3 people.
Overall we loved our stay at the al portico guest house and would not hesitate to rebook or recommend to friends and family.
Thank you for a lovely stay in Venice!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2018

Donald

Quiet location for a great stay

Al Portico was a great place to stay in Venice, not too far to walk from the train station.....only had to cross one bridge. It was down a small lane off the main thoroughfare. It was in a very quiet area. Our host was very welcoming and gave us some great tips on what to see. We were given a clean and spacious room. We recommend Al Portico.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2018

Steph

Lovely quaint little hote, very typical Italian located in the charming backstreets. Close to train station and perfectly located with the canal, shops and restaurants on the door step. The staff were extremely pleasant and couldn’t have helped any more. Lots of facilities in the room such as toiletries, toilet paper, coffee machine and pods etc. We thoroughly loved our time staying here in Venice.

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2018

Nancy

We arrived on the worst day of the high waters. The instructions for location were not good. We also didn't know that breakfast was available. However, staff were very helpful when we finally found the hotel. Let clients know about the numbering system of buildings in Venice.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Yeshaya

Extremely happy with the clean and tastefully done up room. Quiet location but half a minutes walk to the hustle and bustle. We checked in very late and received a door entry code via email and keys were waiting for us when we got there. Day staff advised on local tours and happy to secure suitcases after checking out for retrieval later on in the day. Overall an amazing place!

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Room was small, very basic set up, nothing special.
Check in person wasn't very friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2018

ILYA

Very friendly staff.The owner is doing everything to keep guest happy.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

This hotel was what it said on the tin - one step up from basic, the rooms were furnished nicely however the bathroom was a let down - very small with a compostable toilet that made loud noises and smelt unpleasant. There was hot water, towels etc. There was also a mini fridge which was useful for water and air con although this was positioned so the cool air blew onto the wrong side of the room and it was hot to sleep in. There were a few mozzies in the room when we arrived and we struggled to catch them so just had to take it as it came! The man who checked us in was very friendly, gave us a map and suggested a personal itinerary for our timescale, including things we would usually have walked right past but then enjoyed. We were also allowed to leave our luggage outside our room at 11am which was useful but couldn’t get in our room until 12.

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2018

Sandra

Nice terrace where you can have breakfast. Too many steps to get to room

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2018

Cesar

good for the price but lacking in amenities

The hjotel needs to have a way to show the guest how to arrive at the hotel since there no taxis or cars to drive you. Hotel was clean and comfortable for sleeping, but in reality it does not offer breakfast, has limited availability for storage more than 2 bags, there is no safe and the bathtub is super tiny and dangerous. The hotel does not have elevator so you migh have to carry your own luggage 4 stories high
For the money it might be worth it since hotel rooms are few and expensive, but don't expect much out of it

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Upon arrival, we were welcomed by an extremely helpful woman. She informed us about not only the main attractions of Venice, but also on how and the best ways to reach them. The hotel is in a very convenient location. Fifteen minute walk to Rialto Bridge; fifteen minute walk from the train station. The area is full of restaurants and bars, so you don't have to venture far in the evening for something to do. Our room was spacious, furnishing was modern, and we also had a fridge provided. Would highly recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to stay in Venice.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2018

Erica

This hotel was great! The location was in a very fun and lively area, but off the main street so it was quiet and private at night. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful by giving us recommendations of where to eat, sites to see, and how to travel out to the islands and airport. The room was clean, comfortable, and the air worked great.

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Okay

This hotel was very expensive for the quality . Close to the centre which was good. Photos do not reflect the room we stayed in. Easy check-in . We have stayed in lots of hotels around Italy. This was the most expensive and most disappointing!!

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2018

El

Lovely guest house, excellent location

Really great stay at Al Portico Guest House. We were able to check in earlier than intended, and the rooms were bright, clean and comfortable. The staff were polite and helpful when it came to recommending restaurants and the best ways to explore Venice. Air conditioning was essential and excellent in the room. The location was fantastic, easily within 15-20 minutes walking distance of all major sites in Venice. It was lovely to explore the alleyways and canals within Cannaregio, and there were a wide range of restaurants close by. We enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace every morning. Our stay was quiet and the guest house had a friendly and warm atmosphere to it.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Close to the market. Poor wifi. Needs to be more clean.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2018

Jorge

Great place, wonderful customer service. Highly recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Rooms small but very comfortable. What makes this hotel so wonderful is the staff. At check in the lady gave us a map and highlighted (in different colours) sites we must see, best restaurants. She is what made this place stand out!!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely Stay

The room was very clean and modern, great storage space. The staff were very helpful providing us with a map and highlight all of the key sights as it was our first time in Venice. The shower room included the toilet and sink and was a touch on the small side but in no way did it affect our stay. Great location, really enjoyed staying here.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great little hotel with friendly staff

Amazing little hotel located close to grand canal, St. Mark’s square, main train station. This hotel has a small terrace you can have your breakfast or dinner at. Clean and nicely decorated, in a boutique style. Staff was extremely accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended. A+++

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2018

Verified traveler

Spacious, convenient, and nice staff.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2018

Allan Ross

Location was difficult to find, and no water taxi access, which meant carrying luggage thru city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely stay!

Room was comfortable and a good size, the B&B manager was helpful and efficient, while the location is right next to a fantastic restaurant, La Colombina! The only slight drawback is that wifi is spotty at times at night, but that may be due to the telco provider (as we did experience the same thing with other hotels/ B&B)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely place.

Lovely place to stay. Very helpful and friendly staff. Staff was very knowledgeable about the area and helped us see everything in the one day we were there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2018

PAULINE

Short Carnival Break

Friend and myself had a three day break during carnival time. Good location for hotel, not far to nearest water bus, almost opposite a Spar! I'm glad we were on first floor as those narrow steps were a bit lethal but overall you couldn't fault it for a short stay. Free Wifi was a nice bonus. We would stay there again. And they were very understanding when my friend pulled the curtains down!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Not dissapointed!

Hotel is located in a great location. Not far from all local attractions.

It was a bit hard finding the hotel upon arrival because my map took me to an alley behind the hotel.

Both women at reception were exceptional. Very helpful and informative! Didn’t hesitate to answer any of our questions.

Only negative that we had was that we didn’t have control of the heating unit but all we had to do is ask the lady at reception to turn up the heater.

Overall, great hotel/apartment to spend several days at.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2017

Alan

Great location, close to train terminal.

Very comfortable conditions right on one of the main thoroughfares of venice. Close proximity to all sights and great restaurants in every direction. Ana, the admin girl, was fantastic and very helpful for information and accomodations.

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2017

sal

Don’t stay here.

I really, truly do not understand the rave reviews of this place. Let’s start with the check in process where you have to continuously ring an intercom until someone decides to come down to get you. Then you’re finally checked in, showed the keys and the placement of the coffee machine and then left to basically figure things out on your own. The sofa bed is atrocious! The shower head has built up lime scale so there is no shower pressure and no place to put the soap as you shower and no grips in the shower so it’s slippery and since there’s no place to put your bathing soap it’s continuously slippery because you have no choice but to hold it or place it on the floor. Add the slow drain to this equation and it’s just a disgusting experience all around. The room where the sofa beds are is cold and noisy and I only received a thin blanket for the bed I had to make myself after going back to the office in another building to ask for sheets as this is a special request that I should have mentioned in advance. The fact that they have the audacity to charge close to $160 a night for this is depressing and disgusting. I’ve stayed in better places in third world countries that charge $20 a night and had better experiences. This place just makes me want to cry.

A bad night sleep: very cold apt, mosquitos were biting me all night.

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2017

Karin

Comfortable stay in a perfect location.

This place was perfectly postitioned to walk everywhere. Loads of restaurants and bars in the area.

The breakfasts were plentiful. Fresh and warm crossants, coffee, tea and juice choices. Toast and plenty of topping choices.

The room looked just like in the picture. The bed was bigger than expected. Only slight downside was that there was no pillow top at all on the mattress. But slept well anyway.

The two gentleman that take care of the rentals were pleasant and very helpful. This is a good choice for accommodation.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Jo

Little gem in the centre of Venice

We arrived in Venice by train and walked from the station to the guest house. It took 10-15 minutes to get there and then another 5 minutes to find the actual door of it, as it is down a little alleyway with no signage.
Our rooms were ready on arrival and the guy on reception gave us a map and loads of useful information, so armed with all of that we headed off and walked towards the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. We used Google maps mostly but there are signs everywhere pointing you towards to main sites.
Once we had our bearings and had seen the main sites, we headed back and once we'd showered and changed, we had dinner in the vicinity of the guest house, which is a quieter, pretty area and we found it much more relaxing. I assume maybe cheaper as well, as it is away from the busier tourist areas.
The following day, we headed back towards the station and over the Scalzi Bridge towards Basilica di Santa Maria, which was an amazing walk through the quieter and what seemed more authentic, part of Venice.
We only really had a day and a half in Venice, but managed to see everything we wanted. We did it all on foot, which I think is the best way to see any city and I would have liked to go on a vaporetto, but found the costs were extortionate and having 4 to pay for, decided against it.
I adored Venice, it is the most beautiful city and the Al Portico guest house is a little gem in the midst of all the madness.
I would 100% stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Good value

I enjoyed the location of this hotel. It was walking distance to attractions and had many eating options steps away, as well as two supermarkets. The staff was friendly and gave tips on a walking tour of Venice as well as providing a map. I had a difficult time finding the office and reaching the staff upon arrival as it was in an unlikely location. The internet was very slow and not up to modern standards. Having said that, I would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2017

Phillip

Excellent stay!

Excellent spot, less touristy and still within easy reach of all the central sites, and very close to some excellent, authentic Venetian restaurants. The staff was very helpful, the place spotless and quite beautiful! We had a wonderful stay.

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