Intimate family-run hotel with traditional decor and a cozy courtyard
Central Venice location, a short walk from Saint Mark’s Square
Traditionally furnished breakfast room with booths and a free morning buffet
Classic rooms feature hand-painted designs, flat-screen TVs and courtyard-facing balconies
Apartments with kitchens, bedrooms, and living rooms with flat-screen TVs
Pets allowed (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some rooms and showers feel small
Not all rooms are accessible via the small elevator
Hotel can be difficult to find for those unfamiliar with Venice
Located a five-minute walk from Saint Mark’s Square, the 15-room Hotel Al Piave offers couples and families a cozy and reasonably priced Venice vacation. Rooms and apartments have classic decor and flat-screen TVs and some come with kitchens, bedrooms, and balconies. However, the rooms may feel small to some guests; for more spacious digs, try the Hotel Al Duca di Venezia.
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Scene
Traditional, family-run hotel with a cozy breakfast room and a central Venice location
The Hotel Al Piave appeals to travelers seeking a budget-friendly getaway in the heart of Venice. The intimate bed-and-breakfast is run by a family: Mirella, Paolo, Federico, and Ilaria. A small, unassuming entrance off of a narrow Venice stone-paved street leads into the hotel’s cozy reception area with wood accents. The comfy breakfast room, with red booths and classic wooden furniture, can be found through a round wooden doorway. Murano glass is on display in cases and Venetian paintings are mounted on the walls. There’s also a small buffet table where a free breakfast is served daily.
Location
A convenient Venice location close to Saint Mark’s Square
The Hotel Al Piave is located right in the busiest part of Venice, in a crowded neighborhood full of shops and restaurants, and is right by La Tazza D'Oro, a cafe and snack bar. The hotel is located on a small side street that can be difficult to find in an already notoriously confusing city. Saint Mark's Basilica, which looks out over the famous Piazzo San Marco, or Saint Mark’s Square, is a five-minute walk away from the hotel and the Rialto Bridge and the Mercato take about 10 minutes on foot. The San Zaccaria vaparetto (water bus) stop is five minutes away on foot and over several bridges, making the hotel awkward to reach for guests with a lot of luggage.
Rooms
Small, classically decorated rooms with flat-screen TVs; some with kitchenettes
The Hotel Al Piave offers Classic and Superior Rooms as well as Family Suites, Studios, and Apartments. Interior decor is classic, with gold-colored light fixtures, hand-painted designs on doorways, and wood furniture. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, safes, and flat-screen TVs. Windows overlook the courtyard and some look right into neighboring buildings, compromising privacy. Bathrooms offer walk-in showers, bidets, and heated towel racks. Studios and Family Suites offer sitting areas/rooms and kitchenettes. The three apartments are in a separate building down the street and have living rooms, sofa beds, kitchens with dishwashers, washing machines, and DVD players.
Features
Private courtyard, concierge services, and free breakfast buffet with gluten-free options
The Hotel Piave doesn't have much in terms of amenities, although the staff at the family-run property can offer concierge services such as restaurant and tour reservations. A free continental breakfast is served daily and gluten-free and lactose-free options are available on request. The hotel also has a small, private courtyard.
