Beautiful boutique hotel in a quiet, convenient canal - facing location. Located 5 minutes walk from St Lucia train station and major ferry stops provided easy access on arrival and transport to all significant tourist spots within Venice. Friendly staff and comfortable size room with generous breakfast buffet provided and access to a sunny private courtyard. We were fortunate to have been upgraded to a canal view room, which provided an incredible experience for us. Highly recommend and would stay here again.

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The location is simply perfect. The bus station is so close by. The Grand Canal is literally 10 yards away. The train station is not far off. We had a great room with the canal view. The options at break fast were plenty and fresh. The granola and coffee at breakfast especially were very good quality. The room was of a very good size with the canal view, as we requested. The bathroom was very clean and all facilities worked as expected. With the window open, it felt very fresh inside.

Our room were was a very good sized double bedroom. But unfortunately the mattress was not a double bed mattress, it was two single mattresses put together. This was not ideal. The softness/hardness of the mattress could also be improved as I had a stiff back in the morning each day. The breakfast could have more fresh fruit options, especially of seasonal fruits, like berries etc in spring/summer. But these things did not take away anything from the satisfaction level of my stay.

Very comfortable bed, good water pressure and stable water temperature in the shower. Good breakfast for Italy (decent savoury selection - boiled eggs, ham, cheese, tomatoes + various sweet fare, yogurts and fresh fruits). I was able to borrow plug adapter at reception at no charge. Excellent location - 3 min walk from bus station, 1 min from Grand Canal. I can recommend without hesitation.

Wi-Fi slow at times. I’d love to have kettle in the room or a bar to get evening tea but thus is unlikely in Italy.

Charming hotel , with comfortable and beautifully decorated rooms. The bed was super comfortable. The location of the hotel is perfect, just 4 minutes walk from the Piazzalle Roma for coming or going to the airport and train station. The stuff were very friendly and kind. Special thanks to the front desk personnel. The hotel is open 24/7, which was great because I had a late night flight. And they also have a luggage storage, so I walked wandered in Venice before my next flight. I had a very lovely stay at hotel Gardena and will definitely come back. Very much recommend it.

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It canal view and good location as it is walk-able from the train station. Just be ready if you have big luggages as you have to cross bridges. I thought the hotel is old based on pics but actually is modern (deco).

None! We loved the stay even though it was only one night. It might take a lot of walk (15-25mins) going to more tourist destinations (Rialto Bridge, Doge Palace) but it was a good experience to walk in the bridges of Venice.

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is perfect. just a few minutes ڜwalk from everything. The staff at the reception were incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. Honestly, I spent most of my days out exploring, so I didn't mind much, but just to note: my room didn’t have a view over the canal as I expected when booking. Still, it didn’t bother me in the end. If I ever return to Venice, I will definitely come back here!

The room didn’t have a kettle, and I caught a bit of a cold during my stay, so I really needed some tea. I asked the lady at reception and she kindly gave me hot water and a cup. I really appreciated the gesture. Still, having a kettle in the room would have been more convenient

The location of this hotel is super convenient PLUS it is on 2 canals so you have a view if you select a canal view room. An easy 5 minute walk to both the train station, bus station, and Pzle. Roma. From these locations you can easily get anywhere (Murano, Airport, Florence, Vaporettos to local sights like Rialto and San Marco (or just walk and wander the alleys and find treasures). The canal view was exciting as gondolas and delivery boats were constantly passing by. Only thing that would have made it better is if there was a balcony off the room. The staff at this hotel is also really lovely. Everyone from the front desk reception to the breakfast staff could not be more accommodating or ready to help. The deluxe room is spacious and has a modern and large bathroom. There is a TV and also heat in the room (not sure if there is A/C for those traveling during warmer months.

I visited Venice with my Aunt who has COPD and cannot walk long distances without needing a little rest. So when choosing our accommodation I was keen to be near the train station as that was how we were arriving in Venice. I couldn't have asked for better. Such a short walk from the train station so we could dump our bags in our room and then off to adventure. We had a fantastic time in Venice we managed to see everything that we wanted to all within walking distance of the hotel. The staff were very welcoming and helpful especially Matteo who really helped us with how to get to the airport for our return flight.

I would have preferred a hot breakfast to be honest. The breakfast was a good selection of cereals, fruit, bread, meat, pastries etc. But I would have preferred something warm for breakfast. No other negatives I could think of at all.

Hotel Garena is located very close to Piazzale Roma which is great if you are coming from a bus or taxi and do not want to carry suitcases up and down multiple stairways. There were only 2 that we had to cross and the first one had a ramp so we could wheel our big suitcase. The 2nd did not have a ramp but it was not very many steps. The hotel was clean and the breakfast was excellent. The staff was great and the shower worked great. I thought the bed was a bit too hard but my wife, who likes firmer mattresses thought it was great. The room was quiet but then, there are no cars allowed in Venice which limits the noise.

I liked everything about this hotel, the position by the water, the arrangement, the furniture, the cleanliness, the attention to the small details, good breakfast, very varied and tasty!

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