Located on the waterfront in the Castello district of Venice, my partner, our friends, family member, and I had the opportunity to stay at this historic 18th-century boutique hotel at the beginning of our memorable trip in September on Via Garibaldi.
Hotel Ca' Formenta is a cute two-story pink facade with 14 guest rooms concealing equally unassuming yet clean and pleasant interiors. Upon entering their tiny lobby adorned in traditional Venetian style with gleaming tile floors, columns, and elegant blue upholstered seating, we were greeted by Elena and made to feel welcome.
The room was small and spotlessly clean with Venetian charm to it. We were glad to have great water pressure in the shower and a nice working air conditioner. A complimentary buffet-style breakfast is served daily with a good selection. The staff is always available and wanting to help.
Overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, it's a scenic spot, and the nearest vaporetto (water bus) stop is just a three-minute walk away from the hustle and bustle of Piazza San Marco, which is only a 10-minute walk away. There were plenty of dining options and bars in the area, as well as shops.
This was chosen by our travel agency, and we cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone reading this review. read more