Dorsoduro hotels

My wife and I enjoyed the convenience of this hotel, within easy walking distance of the vaporetto stop Zattere and the grand canal at the Accademia. We enjoyed looking around the shops and restaurants nearby at the Campo San Barnaba and especially the Campo Santa Marguerita (where there are market stalls including a superb fresh fish display). The narrow shopping street Calle Lunga San Barnaba had fascinating little shops and bars to browse in. Hotel Pausania is nestled quietly within the canal network; the greengrocer's barge full to bursting with artichokes and nasturtium flowers, as well as more familiar vegetables, was always a welcome sight. We liked the way the hotel combined old and modern: the old stone stairs and the balcony over the canal had been thoughtfully modernised, but all the facilities were clean and up-to-date. The staff were helpful in offering advice and explaining arrangements, in good English as well as Italian. Breakfast time was quiet but friendly, with plenty of choice for starting your day: A daily newspaper and internet access were available - what more could a visitor to Venice want? Our room was clean and comfortable and very warm considering it was the end of October. We were able to use the hotel as a comfortable base for exploring the city on foot. Nighttimes were quiet and restful. There was space for guests to sit and relax inside if they wanted, but with so many delights in the city for art lovers who would want to stay indoors?

Although there wasn't a lift the female receptionist offered to carry our heavy suitcases to our room on the second floor. Didn't avail ourselves of this but thought it was excellent customer service.

Stylish hotel just off the Grand Canal,very quiet location and central for sight seeing,breakfast excellent and staff were a glee to deal with Stayed 3 nights in room 332 which had good views although wouldn't recommend it for those unable to climb stairs as it was at the top of the hotel which has no lift.We would no hesitation in returning.

As a special treat we booked two nights in the Palazzo Stern and it was fantastic! Lovely interiors and a richly decorated room. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the location was, for us, perfect. On the Grand Canal about five minutes stroll from the Accadamia bridge - just far enough from the frenzied tourist areas for us! (It's right beside Ca Rezzonica which is a direct boat ride to/from airport (on the La Alilunga). I'd have no hesitation in going back there - or in recommending it to friends and family.

The hotel is in a lovely place in a lovely area - basic, but that's what we were expecting. It was convenient, with friendly staff and a reasonable breakfast.

This was my first visit to Venice, and the staff at the Charming House including the Owner made my trip a very comfortable and memorable one. The hotel's style is Italian contemporary chic! Attention to detail is very evident, in that as the evening dusk started to set, scented candles were lit in lanterns on every turn of the stairs leading up to the rooms. Lighting was also considered as the perfect amount of soft spot lighting enhanced the sophisticated ambience. Breakfast was a smashing success, very much Italian hospitality....an excellent offering of all types of healthy selections, and oh yes...eggs made to order! Scrumptious fresh light as a feather croissants and of course cappuccino ...yes please. Fresh fruit cut and served to each individual. Service impeccable. One was made to feel like a guest at your relatives' home. All management staff spoke English so it was very easy to get any query answered to satisfaction.

Great hotel. Easy to get to from the vaporetto stop. Good breakfast. Enjoyed the garden seating area.

Stayed at Ca Pisani in Venice for 3 nights and had a wonderful stay flying with Monarch. The hotel location is excellent just 5 mins work from the waterbus from the airport Zattere stop - you can walk to Rialto and San Marco easily. The buffet breakfast was great and the staff were very helpful. We also met one of the family owners which was great to give feedback (for us it was all positive). There are also some lovely bars near the hotel - where the prices were half of that over the bridge. We stayed at the start of the Venice Carnivale which was an amazing sight and would recommend it.

When I arrived, I was happy to find that I had been upgraded to a room in the newly updated section of the structure; the room was very comfortable, with a double bed, large closet, TV, minibar, and a large bathroom with shower. The two windows of the room overlooked a neighboring courtyard. Although the heat took a while to warm up the room (given the placement of the vent at ceiling height), it worked wonderfully.

Great location.But no service at all ,saw no one after first meeting and payment to be given in cash ,not by card as your site led me to expect.Breakfast a joke,no instructions about coffee machine or how to get hot water if tea required.Packets of biscuits and very processed pastries dumped on one table. Room adequate -good size but cheap bed and mattress,no chair or chest of drawers.Towels very small and thin but clean.Only changed when I phoned.cannot recommed .

This is a lovely hotel, great location, spotless, friendly staff, lovely decor and attention to detail.

I was expecting something rather ropey for price I paid, but was more than pleased with the reality. OK, it wasn't 5 star, but was so much nicer than I'd expected! My room was small, but clean and comfortable. Someone even came in every day and made my bed, nice touch! Was worried about the shared bathroom. Whilst small, again, spotlessly clean! Breakfast was fine, OK, not top quality food, but good enough, plenty of it, and guests could eat as much as they wanted. The staff were really nice, friendly and helpful. The location was excellent, 2 mins from tragetto and waterbus stop, 15 mins from main station, 20 mins from St.Marks Square (all on foot) in a really nice location, not too busy but not far from everything. I would particularly like to say thank you to Elena who corresponded with me prior to my stay, as i knew I would be arriving late, and she was so helpful, reassuring, sent me a map etc. A great ambassador/communicator for this hotel. If i am ever lucky enough to go to Venice again I would happily go back to Tivoli Hotel for all the reasons I have mentioned.

Venice is truly a beautiful city with much to see, an adult Disneyland and our hotel was perfect! But a word to the wise for anyone visiting Venice it is truly expensive! You need to choose your eating places wisely but if you don't mind takeaway kebabs and pizza you will be ok

Ideal for a long weekend away, the hotel is well placed for visiting all of the main attractions, whilst still providing a peaceful retreat at the end of a long day. Our garden room, at the back of the hotel, was beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. The staff could not have been more helpful and were always on hand to answer any questions. The breakfast buffet, included in the price, included not only the expected selection of meats, cheese, and bread, but a hot alternative as well. It was our first trip to Venice, but hopefully not our last, and we would definitely return to the Accademia which is a little gem of a place!

We spent five nights here in February and the hotel was all we anticipated and more. Away from the busy San Marco area but with easy access to Vaporetto line 1 and a land entrance that leads immediately into the quiet streets of Dorsoduro.

Fantastic location where it's away from the craziness of Venice but is so close to see everything. The Accademia vaporetto stop is a minute walk away.

A gorgeus little hotel with only a few rooms. Decorated beautifully in a Venetian fashion. Great service!

Very well located b&b within easy reach of a lot of the attractions. Located on a quiet cul de sac. We hired the large room with qeen size bed and the sofa bed. The room was fine (although i would tidy up the wardrobe space and maybe cover it with a curtain or something)... the only issue was the bathroom located downstairs which is a bit inconvenient. The bathroom itself was cramped and it could have been kept in a better state. The towels were not the best quality and the bath mat looked like it hadn't been recently cleaned. Breakfast is good and you are asked to help yourself, so no troubles there.