Castello hotels

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Western Premier Hotel Sant' Elena. The Water Bus was approx 3 minutes away. The hotel is situated back from the Canal and is in a quiet location, which we thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet after a busy day . Our room 201 was very spacious, bed was firm and comfortable, bedding excellent, cannot fault, Breakfast served till 11a.m with great selection and plenty of fresh fruits available. Staff is very helpful and always smiling. We ate in the restaurant , the selection was good.

Great location that was really easy to get to from the Trenchetto parking garage. Really close to S. Zaccaria vaparetto stop so didn't have to drag the luggage and kiddos very far. Super close to S. Marco square and not too far to walk to the Rialto Bridge either. Lots of shops and restaurants close by. Front door faces a side canal with gondolas going by so you step right out to a pretty view. Complimentary drinks in your mini fridge, juice and cookies downstairs and a great breakfast and friendly staff. Loved our stay and would absolutely stay here again. Not sure if price we paid was typical or lower since it was off-season (late february). I'd be curious to see what the rates are in high season. Wonderful staff at breakfast got us a high chair for the baby, paper and crayons for our 7 yo and was so cute and sweet to us. She even cooked eggs and sausage for us each morning! Loved our time in Venice and this hotel was a huge part of that! I'd say location is extra important in Venice. The wrong place could cost you in transportation what you save in hotel cost!

This was our first visit to Venice and what a lovely way to begin our exploration of this beautiful city. We arrived by water taxi and on our arrival at the hotel were made to feel so welcome, we were shown to our room, which was absolutely lovely, classical Italian with every detail thought of, and the feel of a Venetian Palace The room had a safe, and full aircon/heating, the bathroom was excellent with robes, slippers and toiletries. Our room was visited twice a day, once to make the bed and tidy/change towels, then again later to close the shutters and prepare the bed for sleeping and always two sweets were placed near the pillow :-) We always take a plush Pikachu with us on our travels (best not to ask why!), on our first night he was moved from the table and placed on the bed near the sweets! Just another lovely touch in this friendly hotel. The staff are amazing, so friendly and helpful. We will visit Venice again and if there are rooms available at The Ai Reali we will stay here again. If any hotel staff read this, thank you for a wonderful stay x

40th birthday celebrations made even better when we realised that the carnival started the same weekend - so we truly got into the spirit of it and donned our masks for Saturday night out - we had a fabulous stay, the staff at the Londra Palace were superb nothing too much trouble and the locality to it all was just perfect. Will certainly return.

An excellent time to go to Venice. Carnival was great, masks and costumes lovely. Lots to see.

We had a junior suite with views across the lagoon to St Georgio Maggiore. This stunning view from the little balcony makes you never want to leave the room.

Extremely comfortable with the whole hotel designed as a contemprary panel-clad ship/cabin. Very clean and homely with only 20 rooms. Continental breakfast only in a tight area but perfectly adequate. Hotel positioned on the lagoon front with beautiful view across central Venice. Staff were extremely polite, helpful & spoke good English. Overall - a lovely stay! Thank you.

Great size room for 3 people. Heated towel rack, heated marble bathroom floor. Only downside was the room we were in was near the water area where garbage was picked up so very noisy early.

We stayed for 3 nights, and had a fabulous time. The hotel is well situated, close to St Mark's square, and all the tourist attractions. It is in a less tourist area, and there are some nice local bars, shops and cafes. I can't fault this hotel, and would recommend it.