Pros

  • Small, canal-side hotel in the ancient Castello region
  • Convenient location just 100 meters from St Mark’s Square
  • Near the San Zaccaria ferry stop for island hopping
  • Buffet breakfast included in nightly rate
  • Rooms have modern decor with touches of Venetian style
  • Bathrooms decorated with luxurious Bisazza mosaic tile
  • Small bar serving evening drinks
  • Meeting room available for up to 12 people
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Cons

  • Fee for Wi-Fi
  • No full service restaurant, spa, or fitness center
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Bottom Line

The upper-middle-range Hotel Ai Due Principi is a 15-room, canal-side hotel set in the Castello region of central Venice. The location is excellent for exploring the city, with all the major tourist sights a short walk away. The property is decorated in a modern style but with touches of Venetian flair, such as Murano glasswork and decorative ceilings. Breakfast is included, though its nothing special, and there's a small bar offering evening drinks. Other options in the area include the Savoia & Jolanda Hotel which is similarly priced and has free Wi-Fi and a restaurant on-site.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Ai Due Principi

Scene

Simple and modern hotel with touches of Venetian opulence

The lobby in Hotel Ai Due Principi is bright and has a small reception desk with inset stained glass. There are numerous potted plants and a glass cabinet showing off traditional Venetian masks and colorful local blown glass. Red leather tub chairs and red velvet drapes add warmth to the plain cream decor, and a huge framed painting of Venice's Grand Canal hangs above a table of tourist attraction leaflets. A small breakfast room and bar sits adjacent to the lobby where there are contemporary black leather bar stools, and red leather tub chairs and tables. The atmosphere is peaceful and modern.

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Location

A peaceful spot only a short walk from St Mark's Square

The Ai Due Principi overlooks the Rio di San Provoio canal in the ancient and picturesque Castello region. While the location of the hotel is definitely quiet, it's just 100 meters from St Mark's Square and within a 10-minute walk of some of Venice's other top sights, including the Church of San Zaccaria, the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge, and Doge's Palace. The Pinault Foundation art gallery and the shopping area of Via XXII Marzo and the Mercerie are less than a 15-minute walk away. Getting to the islands of Murano, Torcello, and Burano is straightforward from here too, as the San Zaccaria ferry stop is just a five-minute walk away.    

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Rooms

Chic and stylish rooms, with good views

Rooms at the Ai Due Principi are spacious and come equipped with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, air-conditioning, a safe, minibar, hairdryer, desk, and free newspapers. Wi-Fi is available in rooms but there's an extra charge for it. Bathrooms are elegant, spotlessly clean, and decorated with luxurious and striking Bisazza mosaic tiles. All grades of rooms have pleasant views. The Superior rooms overlook the hotel's inner courtyard, while the Deluxe rooms look over the gardens and can also see the Church of San Zaccaria. Canal View rooms are available for a higher rate, as is a large Suite which has a sitting room and private balcony. The decor is fairly neutral and modern, using chic colors like taupe and cream. There are subtle Venetian touches throughout such as damask print wallpaper, silk curtains, and Murano glass chandeliers. 

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Features

Free cold buffet breakfast, small bar, and meeting room

The hotel lacks the facilities of larger hotels, like a fitness center and spa. There's no full service restaurant either, but breakfast is included in the room rate and is a standard continental buffet. There are meats, cheese, and pastries, but there isn't a huge selection. Within the dining room is the bar which serves drinks in the evening. Wi-Fi is available in most of the public areas but is not free of charge. For business travelers, there's a meeting room suitable for up to 12 people.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Ai Due Principi

Scene

Simple and modern hotel with touches of Venetian opulence

The lobby in Hotel Ai Due Principi is bright and has a small reception desk with inset stained glass. There are numerous potted plants and a glass cabinet showing off traditional Venetian masks and colorful local blown glass. Red leather tub chairs and red velvet drapes add warmth to the plain cream decor, and a huge framed painting of Venice's Grand Canal hangs above a table of tourist attraction leaflets. A small breakfast room and bar sits adjacent to the lobby where there are contemporary black leather bar stools, and red leather tub chairs and tables. The atmosphere is peaceful and modern.

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Location

A peaceful spot only a short walk from St Mark's Square

The Ai Due Principi overlooks the Rio di San Provoio canal in the ancient and picturesque Castello region. While the location of the hotel is definitely quiet, it's just 100 meters from St Mark's Square and within a 10-minute walk of some of Venice's other top sights, including the Church of San Zaccaria, the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge, and Doge's Palace. The Pinault Foundation art gallery and the shopping area of Via XXII Marzo and the Mercerie are less than a 15-minute walk away. Getting to the islands of Murano, Torcello, and Burano is straightforward from here too, as the San Zaccaria ferry stop is just a five-minute walk away.    

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Rooms

Chic and stylish rooms, with good views

Rooms at the Ai Due Principi are spacious and come equipped with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, air-conditioning, a safe, minibar, hairdryer, desk, and free newspapers. Wi-Fi is available in rooms but there's an extra charge for it. Bathrooms are elegant, spotlessly clean, and decorated with luxurious and striking Bisazza mosaic tiles. All grades of rooms have pleasant views. The Superior rooms overlook the hotel's inner courtyard, while the Deluxe rooms look over the gardens and can also see the Church of San Zaccaria. Canal View rooms are available for a higher rate, as is a large Suite which has a sitting room and private balcony. The decor is fairly neutral and modern, using chic colors like taupe and cream. There are subtle Venetian touches throughout such as damask print wallpaper, silk curtains, and Murano glass chandeliers. 

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Features

Free cold buffet breakfast, small bar, and meeting room

The hotel lacks the facilities of larger hotels, like a fitness center and spa. There's no full service restaurant either, but breakfast is included in the room rate and is a standard continental buffet. There are meats, cheese, and pastries, but there isn't a huge selection. Within the dining room is the bar which serves drinks in the evening. Wi-Fi is available in most of the public areas but is not free of charge. For business travelers, there's a meeting room suitable for up to 12 people.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Basic Television

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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