Hotel Venezia

Sorry to say, Hotel Venezia Closed Nov 1 2005

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A five-minute walk from Termini, less expensive than comparable hotels, lovely breakfast room and common room, gorgeous Venetian glass chandeliers, and best of all, my room on the fifth floor had double-glazed French doors opening to a small balcony! A balcony – with chairs and small table, covered by an awning and lined with potted herbs.

I’ve previously stayed at the Venezia’s sister hotel, The Columbia (which I prefer), but because this was a last minute trip, it and many other favorite hotels were booked. The Venezia still had rooms available – partly, I’m guessing, because so many people refuse to stay in the area near Termini, the main Rome train station.

Yes, the Termini area is a bit scruffy, but really, it’s perfectly fine. Even walking alone at midnight, I felt perfectly safe.

Reception is friendly and around the clock. The rooms have new, spotless bathrooms with magnifying make-up mirror, tv, phone, mini-bar, a closet with plenty of decent wooden hangers, and room safe. And quiet – amazingly quiet. Cannot verify how well the airconditioning works as it wasn’t needed during my stay. Breakfast offers a wide selection of breads, cakes, toast, hardboiled eggs, cheese, ham, cereal, yogurt, (canned) fruit. The coffees offered are very good.

If you’re looking for faults, I have some minor complaints: the shower itself is quite small, and after 6 or 7 minutes, the hot water in the shower became an on again/off again thing. Canned orange and grapefruit juice at breakfast (ugh). The walls could have use a fresh coat of paint, and the carpeting in the room is a bit tired. Other travelers have complained about the beds – but mine was fine.

Still I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

Unique Quality: Top floor rooms with small balconies, charming breakfast room with lovely breakfast layout, and huge Venetian glass chandeliers

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average

Hotel Venezia Photo: My single room on the top floor, with balcony

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