That was not my first (nor second or third...) stay there, and what Rigel could offer is - moderate price when more central and more upscale hotels already doubled or trippled price for high season. So plan 6...8 nights stay, buy 7days vaporetto pass at 65 euro, and here we are! In the Venice at half price, with unlimited rides on vaporettos outside of peak hours. Generous breakfast with lot of vegan options, including almonds walnuts sunflower, as well as cheeses and prosciottos (not upscale quality, but hey you got A LOT for price paid) My next recommendations are: - go for S.Giorgio island, for visit Fondazione Giorgio Cini (check their schedule in advance its not daily; its in my top3 "pay-per-vislt" in Venice, roof of the SsnMarco basilique and gallery of the Accademy are other two) and/or for great coffee corretto with THE VIEW in local cafe. Alcohol is overpriced there but sandwiches very good, chiccetti presented at michelin-level, and coffee at the bar is very goid and cheap - avoid one-day-tourists routes and schedule. For example vaporetto route 1 from Lido all the way along Giardini, SanMarco and GrandCanal is beatiful experience after 19pm or at the sunruse, but can be horrible in the middle of weekend days - don't look for fine dining on Lido, it sumply not exists. For drink in style go to bar ofvExcelciour hotel, for food which justify 100 euro / person tag check renowed resraraunts on Burano (advance reservations like 2 months before recommended!)

Its not hotel for honeymoon or important celebration, and rooms could benefit from small fixes. For example, one spring was out of masse in old mattress in 301 and small nail was waiting for knitwear victims at the side of the chair in same 301. Also coffee from small machine was terrible for my taste (some german mass market brand of beans?), but special thanks to nice peoples who cared about breakfast room, it was possible to get espresso or capucino from bar machine

The room was comfortable and very pretty in the old-fashioned Venetian style. The balcony was pretty and having a proper even if small fridge in the room was very useful, much more so than the fully stacked minibar fridge you usually get. The breakfast had a good variety of foods, both savory and sweet, and it was lovely to have your tasty morning coffee in the pretty garden. Cheers to the friendly breakfast staff who kept everything running smoothly. The hotel is on a quiet street and still close to everything. A 5-minute walk to the Vaporetto and Aligalaguna stops, a lot of restaurants nearby, and a 10-minute walk to the nearest beach Bluemoon (recommend). Not everything was perfect but would definitely stay here again. We rented bikes from the hotel (5€/half day, 10€/full day), they're not fancy but you really don't need anything special, it's all flat there and the traffic is not bad so it's really easy cycling. Very nice to be able to pick up the bike right at the hotel and go see the island outside of the touristy center.

Just minor issues. The air conditioning felt pretty noisy at night, and it was a bit tricky to adjust to a comfortable temperature for the night: at 24 degrees it blasted cold air on you and at 25 it got too warm and stuffy. Still, it was efficient and in hot weather a cool room is much appreciated! The shower was also a little tricky, there was no warm water at times, maybe everyone took a shower around the same and they just ran out. The beds were comfy enough, although the mattresses could use an update. The shower in a bath tub would have been difficult/impossible for someone with any mobility issues. There was an elevator in the building, worked fine but it was rather claustrophobic so we mostly got some exercise in the stairs!

The hotel has a great location – just a 10-minute walk from the pier, tucked away on a quiet street. Our room was very comfortable, with a spacious bathroom and a lovely balcony equipped with a table and chairs – perfect for relaxing. Breakfast was excellent, with both sweet and savory options, and the coffee was outstanding. There’s also a nice terrace where you can enjoy your meal outdoors. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. I highly recommend this hotel!

There is a very friendly and helpful staff at the hotel. Even though check-out was at 10:30 a.m., I was able to work in the hotel lobby all day until 6 p.m. using the free WiFi and sitting comfortably and undisturbed in a quiet and comfortable space. When the staff saw me working at the computer for several hours, they often asked if I would like a coffee.

The location on Lido is great - close to the waterbus station and on a quiet, tree-lined street. The silence of the street was appreciated! I had no issues getting to and from Venice. The hotel itself has a lovely garden and the bones of a good space. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the breakfast buffet was generous and tasty. Rooms have A/C and a mini fridge, with light-blocking curtains.

The room I stayed in had many signs of wear and tear, and the bed itself was pretty uncomfortable. I found all pillows in Italy to be uniform hard slabs so that's not unique to this hotel, but the mattress was definitely in need of replacement.

The hotel is located on a quiet street. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Very good location, a short walk away from the harbor, from where you could quickly get to Venice and other places. The beach, where you could rent sunbeds, umbrellas, and towels, was also within walking distance.

The price was a bit high for a hotel of this category (which is common in this area). The hotel does not have a restaurant. Although there are several dining options nearby, one evening there was heavy rain and thunderstorm, and we didn't feel like going out. The breakfast was good, offering both savory and sweet options, but the quality of some fruits left something to be desired. For example, the kiwis offered were completely underripe (hard and sour). Additionally, the same items were offered every day, and we would have expected a bit more variety.

Room looked just like the pictures, which is exactly what you want. Easy to find, signpost at end of street, pointing you in the right direction. Loved the balcony, great safe, new, modern and easy to use! Nifty little fridge, ideal for milk and fizzy drinks.Kettle in the room...a MUST for me. Expansive choice of breakfast and hot drinks, as well as a choice of fruit juices. Waiter and waitresses were very amenable and considerate.Helpful, friendly staff. All the cleaners did a cracking job and had friendly smiles. Shower was fine and a small bath too, so both of us were happy. Complimentary soaps, shampoo and shower caps.Hotel was easy to reach from the vaporetta stop and a few minutes from a supermarket 'Coop', bars, restaurants and a nice walk to the beach.

The cups in the hotel room were tiny ( for coffee) would be nice if they were bigger for a cup of tea. Also, spoons on the tray are needed for stirring sugar and getting the teabag out. Two beautiful wall lights by the bed but they didn't have light bulbs , which was a shame. Staff were all great except the man when we dropped our bags off. He was having a heated conversation on the phone, then took it out on us! Very unprofessional. I didn't let it spoil my stay....everyone else was lovely and helpful. He was in a friendlier mood when we left.

The room was clean and had traditional decor, which I loved! Also had a fridge, which was useful and a lovely small balcony. The Lido location has everything I needed too! A great supermarket, restaurants, cafe’s, clothes shops, buses and water buses all a 10 minute walk away. Plus a beach - I didn’t have time to visit - it was a 20 minute walk from the hotel. The local water bus takes you to great tourist areas including Piazza San Marco, St Marks Square. The staff at Hotel Rigel were friendly and knowledgeable. The breakfast was incredible! So much choice with hot and cold options, I visited for Biennale Arte 2024. which was great! Being located in Lido was really convenient as the water bus stopped at both sites - Arsenale and Giardini (although you can walk between the two locations if you’re able). As a solo traveller, this was my second visit to Venice and the Lido area, I felt safe. I had some great pizzas in Lido and Japanese food near Arsenale - Yuga Sushi. To travel from Marco Polo airport to Lido I bought a return ticket for 27 Euros and a 3-day city pass which I used extensively!

I wish there were more plug sockets in the room - I had to keep unplugging the fridge as there were no bedside sockets that fitted my adapter plug. I forgot my travel iron and they didn’t have an iron on site - but managed to steam my clothes while showering 😊

The hotel is located in a small quiet street but not far from the vaporetto stop. Here, you can quickly reach Venezia, Murano, and Burano. I did not expect to find such a comprehensive breakfast buffet, all that I could imagine. The friendly waiter served one or two true italian cappuchino (with a heart). The room was small but had everything I needed. Cleaned carefully every day. The staff was very friendly and I had a pleasant stay. I defintely will come back.

This was the perfect stay! For location it’s brilliant because whilst youre not on Venice island, you get a boat in each day and the view of the city is spectacular The staff were always pleasant and the decor was truely authentic itailian, even the murano glass decor on the stairs was sublime The surrounding area is clean, and felt very safe as a young single female even at 1am in the morning. I will definitely stay again

If I had think of a negative it would be that a lot of the plugs and decor is very outdated but honestly that’s its charm and character