The luggage storage is located five minutes away from the train station. It's hidden in the end of…read morethe narrow alley, and you might miss it easily. It's relatively small and packed, convenient to use for a day trip in Venice without carrying all luggages.

Avoid. Try to use anyone other option. Multiple machine problems and was charged 3 times before…read moreagent rebooted machine and then worked. Emails to Stow your bags get rejected, phones not answered. Good luck.

You're probably not going to spend a ton of time in your hotel room in Venice. You'll traverse…read moreevery bridge, gape at the beautiful majesty and charm of the architecture, and eyeball the gondolas going by like you're the Mayans seeing a boat for the fist time at Cortes landing. So, do you really need to see Venice out of the window you close and block with the drapes as you dive into bed, full of pasta, and having walked the entire circumference of the island while stopping to alternate sipping Chianti and Peronis? Do yourself a favor & skip the $500 a night hotel and stay a quick walk from the train station at Hotel San Geremia - yes there are no taxis so you'll be pushing your roller board over the cobbles. It was $170 a night at the San Geremia. I promise you won't wish you spent 3x as much at 1am when the only thing more you want to see in Venice is the back of your eyelids. The hotel is clean, it's easy to get to, it's no frills but you'll give no cares.

My husband and I stayed at this hotel in Venice...and to our surprise, it was one of the nicer…read morerooms we stayed at during our 2 week trip in Italy this autumn. We had a double room on the 3rd floor (Room 322), it had a double bed and 1 twin bed. The windows faced the courtyard, which is really nice because there was a view and we could open our windows at night to listen to the live music playing from the courtyard (aka plaza) downstairs. Bed was clean. Walls were painted red. Bathroom was small, but it was modern! Shower screens were glass, and sink was modern and worked! It was all compacted into a small space that is typical of all Italian hotels. The drawback of this hotel was = NO TV. Not sure what happened here, but our room didn't have a TV. I guess they assumed that no one would be watching TV in Venice anyways, since there's so much to explore outside of your hotel room. They were right. :) Also, while they claimed that there was FREE wi-fi throughout the hotel, we couldn't get ANY wi-fi reception beyond the 2nd floor. If you're desperately in need of wi-fi from your room, I'd recommend that you ask for a room on the 1st or 2nd floor, because there was no connectivity on the 3rd floor and beyond. No elevators, so everyone had to lug their suitcases up 3 flights of stairs. Just keep that in mind when requesting your room! Breakfast is not included at this hotel; however, they give you a 50% off voucher to go to the cafe next door to buy pastries/coffee/drinks, if you'd like. We didn't end up using the voucher, so not sure whether the breakfast cafe is any good. Receptionist personnel were nice, friendly, and could provide you with maps + instructions on how to get to the airport bus, etc. What I liked most about this hotel was that proximity to the vaparetto stations and the closeness to the bus / train terminal. It was just a mere 5-10 minute walk to all transit centers! :) If I were to come back to Venice again, I wouldn't mind staying here for a no-frills, budget-friendly, and modern/clean/well-maintained hotel. One suggestion -- Please work on getting wi-fi to the top floors as well!!! :)

The ACTV is Venice's public transportation system. At the airport we were able to purchase our…read morepasses from their machines. We decided to get the daily passes (48€/2 day pass) because we thought we would be using them to travel around a lot. In retrospect this was a mistake and we would have saved money just getting the ticket into town and the ticket to the train station. This was the most I paid for public transportation in any of the European cities for the least amount of time I spent in the city. To add insult to injury, the Vaporetto, or the waterbus, were crowded and at times barely admitted any new passengers on at the stop. At our stop we waited for over an hour to get onto a waterbus. It delayed our plans and set back everything for our time in Venice. On the day we left, we saw some other people who were first in line be denied getting on the boat if they have luggage. The rules are so inconsistent with no rhyme or reason. If you find yourself depending on these vaporetto during your visit, make sure to leave ample time for cushion so you don't get stranded or miss a flight or the train. Honestly you might be better off walking. Because driving is not an option -- there are no cars on the Venice islands.

We purchased a 3 day ticket on the ACTV website. Note that there are 3rd party sellers, so careful…read morewhen buying, because we saw one for 50€ that included taxi and restaurant discounts, that wasn't sold by ACTV. The pass can be used in land and on the island. Once we received the email we walked up to a Kiosk to figure out how to redeem it. The QR code that was included in the email did not work. We had to type in the confirmation code. Once the screen prompted the tickets. We selected and printed them out without issues. If you're on the island there's actual customer service kiosk you could go to and speak to someone. We were able to use the card to take the bus, and Vaporetto. We did not get a chance to use the Lido. Google Maps is super helpful, but I would strongly suggest looking at the screen, and map that is near each pickup location. We boarded one of the buses at 11:30pm, which ended up taking us 2 cities away from Venice, and was one stop away from calling it a night. They don't loop back to where they picked you up. Since the bus did not run again until 4:30am. We had to take an uber black back to Mestre. Expensive lesson learned. When you board a bus, or get ready to enter the vaporetto line. Scan the card without having your finger or hand over it. I made the mistake of doing that a few times and so it took a couple tries before it actually scanned. As for riding on the bus and/or vaporetto. It can get PACKED. Depending on the stop and time. If you're the first on the bus. You'll find a seat, but they have the AC off so it's HOT. Depending on time of the year of course. If you're one of the last to board. Expect to stand and hold on to something. It's definitely a cheaper way to get around, but if you're looking for comfort and space. Book a taxi, or water taxi to get around instead.

The hotel is situated on the Grand Canal, which is a great location but the majority of its rooms…read morehave alley views or views of neighboring windows. The hotel has some curtains but it's difficult to close the curtains so neighbors can often see into your room. We had to use a hair clip to hold the curtains closed. Room 315 was very very small and was as big as my walk in closet. It barely fit the bed itself. The tv was small and the safe was too difficult to operate since it was semi mechanical. The only good thing was the shower. Breakfast was mediocre with very runny eggs and under cooked bacon. Staff was friendly and nice. They use old hotel keys with heavy key chains for all rooms. We would not recommend this place unless you get a front facing room.

I stayed at the Hotel Carlton for the first night of my Italian vacation, after flying in from…read moreCalifornia. The very best aspect was the location - just a short walk away (less than 10 minutes) from the main transportation hub in Venice. It was nearly perfect for a one-night stay - I was going to be traveling with friends to Cortina the next morning (via the same hub). At the same time, it also felt removed enough from the traveler throngs to feel like Venice. Was my internal clock messed-up when I got there? Yep. Did I arrive way too early to check in? Hell yes! But the friendly, English-speaking staff gave me a map, let me change into warm weather garb, stored my luggage, and told me a time to return for a clean room and a key. Then I was off to explore the Venice maze...while also trying to stay awake. My friends arrived at the hotel a few hours later. As for the rooms: it was a very basic, traditional hotel with nominal amenities and some old-world charm. The room key, from the previous century, was large and heavy (and meant to be left at the front desk when you wander). Nevertheless, the rooms and beds were clean and the staff were friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was offered downstairs for an additional price, but we chose one of the many nearby cafes for a better deal. The hotel also offered a rooftop bar and restaurant. We visited before sunset to grab a cocktail before we headed out to a dinner spot nearby. The Hotel Carlton may not be the best bang-for-buck in Venice, but I enjoyed my stay here. I'd come again if I was here for a short visit, and if I needed to be close to transportation. For longer visits, I'd probably venture closer to the heart of town.

The water taxi drops you are 10 minutes away from the hotel. Just follow all the tourists to the…read moremain strip and then make a left at Tod's. Go straight over two Bridges. Pass the Theater & Hotel Kette. Upon arrival, the Hotel desk employee will provide helpful suggestions. I loved the fact that it was centrally located with the gondolas, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo and Mont Blanc only steps away. Its a nice hotel with murano glass chandeliers to complement what Venice is so famous for. The breakfast buffet was pretty good. They have hot chocolate, tea, coffee, orange juice, grapefruit juice, eggs, cheese, ham, salami, an assortment of pastries and more. Cons: walls are fairly thin Second day of my stay, they changed my sheets and they smelled awful! Pros: nice staff Jacuzzi tub

The hotel was nice and clean except of the rooms were a little darker with the dark bedsheets,…read morethere's wasn't any Kleenex box except of some pocket size in the bathroom dish . The storage place where as a courtesy you can leave ur luggage once you check out is open and accessible to all guests (just find it unsafe ) Breakfast was good enough ,staff was a little short that resulted in slow service of refills of food ,cutlery and crockery. Room air conditioner wasn't cool enough but comfortable enough not to make you sweat . Overall it's an ok experience as we only stayed there for a night but for longer stay I might not choose it again .

ATTENTION: BED BUGS. Would give them less than 0 stars if I…read morecould. DO NOT BOOK HERE! They have bed bugs in the walls and the beds and they are denying it. When I went to the front desk to request a new room or a refund, tired and highly emotional as this is a BIG fear of mine, I showed the man the pictures & he went to the room to "inspect." He barely inspected, and concluded with me saying that I am lying, the pictures are false, and that I can take my bags and leave. I was refused a refund for my 3 night stay when I did not even stay 1 night. By the time I made it back home, I called to talk to them again about the situation and the man on the phone refused to give me his name or any further contact. I was staying in Room 2 to be specific.

My colleague and I chose to stay at Hotel Centauro for our trip to Venice for The Venice Film…read moreFestival, and I have mixed feelings about it. The location is hidden in a tight walkway/street and is incredibly quiet at night, which is awesome. The hotel front desk people vary when you see them. The blonde girl that works there is very nice and professional, she's great. The night shift guy is pretty general, hands you your keys when you get back (you have to give them to the front desk every time you leave) and one other guy who is very eccentric and interesting character. Somewhat bourgeois and pompous but it's Italy so what would you expect. The room is super super small, I mean NYC Studio small, but my colleague and I had a fun time making it work. We split the bed into twin beds, and the easy access to towels and blankets were great. Also, big plus, the breakfasts in the morning that are included. They are basic but filling and great. We enjoyed coming down for coffee, pancakes, fruit, juices, cereal, pie, hard boiled eggs, yogurt and croissants and bread. 3 stars just because of things like- Government extra tax, when we paid the whole bill, we still had to pay extra/more when we got there for no reason?? The wifi is great to have but there is no elevator or washing machines/driers to do your laundry, which sucks, the building is very old, but has that "charm" you hear about. They keep the rooms clean with housekeeping and take care of business. So for me, 3 stars.

Walking around Venice was a real treat!…read more You become emerged in the culture of Venice Italy! And there's so much that you can't see unless you walk around and checkout the city. I'm pretty lazy lol So, normally I don't like walking around. Venice has so much to see by foot though. It makes it worth the effort in walking around. There's so much to see to really enjoy Venice fully!

Do this tour! My guide was Simona and she was awesome. The tour was about 2 hours or so and she…read moreshowed the group the unbeaten path of tourists. The thoroughness of the details of Venezia was amazing. The entire tour was new to me and helped me understand Venezia and its history a lot more.

Located next to the train station and within 3 minutes walking distance to train terminal, water…read morebus, taxi, stores and restaurants. The hotel is mentioned really well. They have excellent front desk people. Alvise was great in answering questions, always smiling and very good in guiding us places to eat, catch water bus, gondola service etc. We reached an hour early and lucky to get a room. Checked in without any issues and went to get some good and sightseeing. Rooms are maintained well. We had a queen bed , with 2 additional twin beds. The wifi is great in the hotel rooms. The shower had nice flow and very spacious bathrooms. Everything is maintained really well. We had a situation with Ac and the staff at night time cane and assisted us out. The breakfast was fabulous best so far we had in hotels. It was a grand buffet. The luggage storage rooms came handy, and we enjoyed the stay and will definitely consider it again.

It's official! My favorite city so far in Italy was Venice! Despite all the horror stories about…read morethe flooding, I was happy to still have the chance to visit this city while I was in Italy. During my recent stay in Venice, I reserved the Hotel Abbazia as it was one of the best locations near the Santa Lucia Railway Station. Literally, the hotel was 700 ft from the station, down an alleyway as I passed several restaurants; you can't beat the convenience and the price! For a budget hotel, this was a simple and decent stay--the room offers a small flat-screen TV, iron board and hairdryer, mini-refrigerator and air conditioner, and a hard ol' mattress queen bed, not the most comfortable bed but it was doable for the time that I spent there. The only thing it didn't offer was a damn elevator; BOO! Good thing for friends because my homegirl and her boyfriend were able to take my heavy ass suitcase up to the second floor or else a sista' would have been struggling! The hallways to the bedrooms were this sexy red lighting that automatically came on when it sensed any movement. I liked it but I sensed that my friends thought it was pretty creepy. The hotel offers a beautiful elegant dining/bar area with a gorgeous chandelier. This is also where free breakfast is served in the morning. I hear breakfast offered an array of different pastries and fruit. If you have time to eat breakfast, I would give it a shot. Make sure you also check out the back-garden seating area. It's perfect for enjoying your breakfast in the morning or coming out to get some fresh air. The staff during the evening was nice, however, I felt that the gentleman became irritated with me as the bedroom door had slammed shut on me as I was walking my friends out of my bedroom, and it just so happened that I had left my keys in the room. Also, just like similar hotels in Italy, the air conditioners turn off after a certain time, making these rooms stuffy. The only option I had was to open the window; UGH. The rooms are quiet, I couldn't hear my neighbors at all. The bathroom was super small, and the showers were not the best. The water temperature only provided cold water; BOO! You can tell the facility is a little outdated and needs some TLC. Within the area alone, there are varies different restaurants. Once you walk out of the hotel, you are right in front of all the activities. You can take a Water Boat to any side of Venice, or you can do what I did and just walk the whole City as its pretty doable to do in 8 hours. There are also bars all throughout the area, making for a great night. If you are looking for more of a convenient hotel near the station and close to many of the landmarks in Venice, I would definitely recommend this hotel if you are staying for less than 2 nights. P.S-If you are planning to leave your luggage at this hotel as you roam the Venice area, please note that this hotel doesn't lock the door to the luggage room. Make sure you take your valuables with you.