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The location is superb, the rooms are spacious and very comfortable, and the dining room looks out at the Basilica and Piazza. We were there in the off-season and walked in without reservations. Either it was very slow, or the desk clerk was flirting with us, because he offered us a half-price rate -- less than $100US per night! But if you want to pamper yourself, it would be worth it to stay here even at a higher price. Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averageMap: Concordia Hotel
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This is a charming, beautiful hotel supremely located. Don't let the somewhat drab front of the hotel fool you. The attractive entrance of the hotel is actually on the back and is much more indicative of the overall feel of the hotel.
Friendly staff members welcomed us with drinks upon our arrival and then showed us to our room, which I thought was very nice. We had a queen and had a separate small area that had a daybed/couch. The bathroom was pretty and clean.
The included buffet breakfast offered fresh fruits, yogurts, delicious breads and other baked goods, cold cuts, juice, etc. This was a great deal as food in Venice, especially with the dollar falling in value, was expensive.
The view from our room was one of the best memories from my trip. The windows open out and you can lean out of them and watch the hustle and bustle of St. Marco Square, and enjoy as the little metal men strikes the bells across from my room. In the mornings when the square is still nearly empty, you can watch as the peddlers bring their carts out and tourists start to arrive.
The only caveat is that you can get better deals on the gondola by yourself than you can from the hotel, and the Murano boat trip factory they send you to if you take the free trip will try to sell you some very pricey pieces. After the glass factory salesmen realized we weren't going to bite and pay a couple thousand dollars for their items, they finally showed us to their cheaper rooms. We bought a trinket we probably could have gotten cheaper elsewhere and left to go explore Murano, which is very charming and had inexpensive souveniers by the boatload.
Other than that, I would highly, highly recommend this hotel, which was easy to find. As you face the square, you go all the way back and to the right. The entrance is right across from McDonald's.
One warning, there are many steps in this hotel and I don't believe there is a way up for the handicapped from the street. I may be wrong, but I don't believe there was an elevator from the street. There is one from the lobby, but it is tiny.
Also it is slightly noisy because of being so close to the bells and being above the square. But I think anywhere in Venice would have a lot of foot traffic and/or boat traffic if you are on the main canal. The noise did not bother me, but my son, who was in the little room closer to the bells said they would wake him at night.
Only hotel in the square. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: As you face the square, the hotel is all the way back and to your right. You will see the hotel name on the wall, but you need to go around the back to find the entrance, which is right across from the McDonald's.Map: Concordia Hotel
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I had originally booked the Hotel Concordia at their website because of its location and the fact that they boasted the only room with a terrace overlooking St. Marks Square. They guaranteed me this room and even though it was more expensive than the internet rate I accepted it. Upon arrival I was told that this room was unavailable because the terrace was deemed unsafe and remodeling was in progress. They then told me that I could pick out a room out of the available ones for the quoted price and I remembered what I thought was an internet rate and they agreed to it. I should have known that I was incorrect when they agreed so quickly. I found out that most of the rooms were barely big enough for my luggage. If I remember correctly 226 was the one I chose. It had a nice bathroom and I think they classified it as a suite. The room was nice with a great view, but hardly a suite. The basillica was literally right out the window. I still feel that we were extremely overcharged.
Half way down the hall in the 2nd floor wafted a smell of cabbage. No matter what time you walked by or what day the smell never left. Location, Location, Location, it is in the best spot you could ask for. You could easily beat the crowds to any location on the square. Maybe we were a little too close. When the bells of the Campanile would ring it sounded as though we were in the tower. I loved the sounds coming from the square. The complimentary breakfast was good, somewhat crowded, but good. The staff was somewhat stand-offish, but not unfriendly Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: Next to the Bassilica, San Marco SquareMap: Concordia Hotel
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