In the heart of Venice across from St. Mark’s Square
Bar with draft beer and à la carte snack bar
Breakfast buffet with cold items
Restaurant serving Venetian cuisine
Rooms have historical Venetian decor (though it's old-fashioned)
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels in rooms
Building structure could use an upgrade
Dated furniture and interiors both in room and in public spaces
Some guests complain of musty smell
Some rooms and bathrooms are small
Limited on-site amenities
The Albergo San Marco is in an excellent location steps away from the shops, restaurants and historical sights of St. Mark’s Square. However, the mid-range, 56-room hotel is need of renovation. The floors are uneven and paint has chipped off its façade. The historical Venetian decor inside the rooms looks a bit dated in some cases, rather than charmingly old-fashioned. It's one of the more affordable options in this central location, but it's also worth considering the similarly priced Hotel Ala.
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Scene
Views of bustling city life through on-site bar windows
The Albergo San Marco, a restored 19th century palace, sits on a canal just across from the lively area of St. Mark’s Square. Despite its potentially more glamorous past, the property is now a basic, mid-range hotel. There’s a carpeted section in the small lobby with dated couches and chairs and a small desk where a computer monitor sits in front of a large gold-framed mirror on the wall. There is a full bar on site with draft beer, a big, flat-screen TV, and windows with views of the bustling activity on the street.
Location
Across small footbridge from St. Mark’s Square
The area where the hotel is located is one of the most prestigious addresses in the city. The hotel sits on a canal, and its entrance is just across a footbridge from St. Mark’s Square where famous sights like the Basilica and Doge’s Palace are located. Other popular sites are all within walking distance including the Grand Canal, the Goldoni Theater and la Fenice Theater.
Rooms
Venetian-style room feel a bit dated, though some have canal views
Rooms are decorated in a classic Venetian style that feels a bit dated rather than charmingly old-fashioned. Most have patterned blue and gold wallpaper with matching bedspreads, while some have plain white walls. Furnishings in the rooms include floor-length curtains framing the windows and small wooden desks. The furniture in the rooms is showing wear and tear, and some guests complain about a musty smell. Bathrooms are basic, clean and small. All rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have canal views while others overlook neighboring rooftops. Family units have two rooms with one shared bathroom, and some rooms have only showers and no bathtubs.
Features
Venetian restaurant and an on-site bar
The hotel has a breakfast room where a free cold buffet including cereal and yogurt is served. There is also a bar on-site with an à la carte menu, and a full restaurant serving Venetian cuisine on the property. Tea and coffee are available all day on request. Babysitting can also be arranged at a cost. There is also a rent-a-car desk on the premises.
