Locanda di Orsaria

Very nice hotel in Venice

As this was our first time visiting Venice, I wanted to find a hotel close to the train station that would be easy to find. I decided to give this hotel a shot after reading reviews from several different web sites. We were not disappointed. From the train station, the hotel is just a 2-3 minute walk, and very easy to find (a definite plus for a first-timer in Venice). Walking to Piazza San Marco took my wife and I about 20-25 minutes. If you chose to use the water busses, the stop was right down the street as well. The staff at Locanda di Orsaria were very helpful and courteous. You shouldn’t come here expecting a room the size of a major name-brand hotel; the room was on the smaller side, but definitely not to a point where we felt constrained. I am just under 6’, and I can see how someone a few inches taller may feel a bit cramped in the bathroom, but I didn’t. I also had to watch my head on the stairway, but that was not really a problem. The room was well kept and clean. The free WiFi worked just fine. We went at the end of September when temperatures were in the 70s, so I can’t vouch for middle of summertime, but the A/C worked well for us. The continental breakfast consists of some breads/pastries along with yogurt and cereal, so it’s not very big, but enough for what we wanted. Given the price, the location, the staff, and the room accomodations, I’d definitely stay here again. I want to thank the staff for making it a very pleasant first time trip to Venice.

Traveler's tip

We left on a Monday, when I think a few cruise ships also unloaded passengers, and Marco Polo airport was CROWDED and SLOW. We got there a little more than 3 hours ahead of our departure time, and I was glad that we did! I will definitely be doing the same the next time I visit Venice.

A bit pricey but cozy, superior rooms

The superior rooms are very small, however, nicely decorated with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. There is no elevator. The location is close to the train station and off the main street so it is quiet. Staff was friendly.

A bit disappointed -- seems more like a hostel than a hotel

My husband and I stayed at Locanda di Orsaria for two nights in June. It was our last stop on our 9-day trip in Italy. We were a bit disappointed when we checked in because the hotel seemed more like a hostel than a real hotel. It’s very small and is old and rundown. There was a strange odor (sort of like public bathroom odor) throughout the hotel, including our room. The staff was helpful and friendly when we asked questions and there was complimentary breakfast but we opted out because it didn’t look fresh. Each time we left the hotel, we had to give the key to the front desk so they would hold it until we came back (not sure why). The only plus is that the hotel is within walking distance to the major sites such as San Marco square (which has lovely outdoor cafes). It is also within walking distance to the airport shuttle which was convenient. Other than that, we didn’t really enjoy our stay at this place. Overall, we would rate it 2 and a half stars.

Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks

Take the airport shuttle (3 euros per person). It’s a 20 min bus ride to Marco Polo airport, and much cheaper than the 40 euros you would pay for a taxi. The shuttle stop is 10 min walking distance from the hotel.