Arlecchino Hotel

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A charming convenience

The hotel was close to Piazzale Roma, which made getting to Venice both inexpensive and pleasant. The ATVO blue bus that you pick up just outside the doors of the airport drops you off right there. It took me a moment to figure out which direction to go to get to the hotel (as the bridges aren't always where you think they are) but around a corner and over one bridge and you are there. While I could tell others rooms weren't ready (the lobby was filled with luggage when I arrived), mine was on arrival and I was directed up. The keys are heavy, but you leave them at the concierge desk, so you never have to worry about losing it or having it stolen.

Breakfast was cold meats, swiss cheese blocks, hard boiled eggs, breads, cereals, butters, jellies, nutella, coffee, juice, tea, and freshly made hot chocolate, espresso, or capuccino.

I was there as a single, so I got the room seen in pics with the small pink walls. It was actually a bit more spacious than the pics, and enough for what I needed. It had a view out to the canal and toward Piazzale Roma and was quite charming. There were two windows, so if I wanted more air, I could have easily gotten it. There was a bidet and a toilet, sink, and a tub/shower combo, with no curtain. The shower head was detachable though, so it wasn't much hassle making sure I kept the floor dry. The furniture was charming, the closet an odd corner circle, again, enough for my needs. The elevator is small, but enough for a few people or 2 people with bags being a bit tight. The stairs weren't too difficult to manage, at least going down and the breakfast room is on the first floor (that's the second floor for those in the USA).

The staff spoke English (some better than others), and they were very helpful with any questions or needs. Overall, I was very charmed and pleased with the hotel.

Unique Quality: For Italian Breakfasts, it was one of the better for me. The espresso was quite nice.

I stayed here as part of the least expensive package deal, and my hotels were perfect. It's at the end of the 1 Vaporetto line, and if you take it, you can have a slow tour down the Grand Canal and see the sites while sitting in the front or back of the boat. It was a great way to get acclimated to Venice.

Remember, pack light for Venice. Getting over the bridges is a bear with a heavy suitcase, no matter wheels or no. It's not too much an issue with this hotel, but the less stress you have in getting to point b, the better.

Being single and female, I didn't feel any concern walking the streets alone. Expect to be twisted and turned around, but you can just look for signs to Piazzale Roma to get home.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Historical Travel, Women's Travel, Singles

Arlecchino Hotel Photo: The door of the Hotel Arlecchino

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• christine.j
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Good location,close to the train station

I had booked a room at the Hotel Olimpia, but when I arrived I was told they had overbooked and I was put up in the Hotel Arlecchino instead.It's was right next door, not too bad. The room I got was a double for single use, so there was enough space for me. I have no idea, however, how two adults could squeeze into this room.
It was a small room, with a tiny bathroom. No shower curtain, which meant the bathroom floor was flooded after taking a shower.
The bed was small and there was barely space enough for my small bags.But you're not in Venice to spend too much time in your room, so it was okay.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included in the rate, several croissants, rolls, jam etc.

Unique Quality: What I liked best at Hotel Arlecchino was the location. I know many people want to stay right at St Marco's, but I prefer being close to the train station. It's about a five minute walk, very easy to find.My room faced a smaller canal, which I thought was just picturesque as overlooking St Marco's.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Singles

Arlecchino Hotel Photo: View from the window of my room

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• Xemx
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A Three Star Hotel in Venice

I chose the Arlecchino Hotel because it was one of the accommodations listed in the AirMalta Flyaway Tours brochure and AirMalta usually chooses good hotels for their tour packages. The hotel is in a good location - close to the Santa Lucia train station and to the main bus terminus in Piazza Roma (you can see the bus terminus from the windows of the hotel). It takes around 30 minutes' walk to get to St Marks from the hotel and 5 minutes to get to the Santa Lucia train station. There are also a couple of good restaurants close by.

I had a lovely view of a Venetian canal from my window. The (single) room was comfortable and beautifully furnished in a typical old Venetian style. It also had a safe, color tv, telephone and Minibar. I found the bathroom to be too small, although it was modern and very clean...this was one time I was happy to be on the thin side :-) The staff were nice and friendly. Breakfast was a small buffet but everything was nice and fresh. The hotel has a very small reception area but with no lounge. Apart from the size of the bathroom, I was very satisfied with my choice and I would choose the hotel again.

• Opinion of Price: about average

Arlecchino Hotel Photo: Hotel Arlecchino

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