Universo Nord Hotel, Venice, Italy - Reviews and Hotel Information

Hotel Universo & Nord was our second and final lodging during the visit to Venice. After a noisy night at The Aloggi Alli Artisti(see tips), we trucked our luggage up the block and took a slightly more expensive room at the Nord.

We stayed in two rooms; the first being swamped with mold, and the second at the end of a such a circuitous route, we would've been wise to leave a trail of breadcrumbs - crostini, perhaps, as this is Venice.

The hotel has the air of a dormitory in some aging Eastern university. The rooms were passable. Air conditioned, tidy and cable-equipped. I would argue that the Aloggi was a better value, but, the Universo & Nord does have thicker walls - and a charming dining room; that served a breakfast superior to any other hotel's during our European visit. You can weigh the more modern rooms at the Aloggi vs. the dining room at the Nord.

There was one other unique aspect of the Nord: Haunted. Waaaaay haunted. Our two nights there were hair-raising, to say the least. I won't get into details, but let me say, I live in a 100 yr. old Los Angeles apartment that saw a violent murder just before I moved in - blood still soaked my floorboards. And...no problems. So, you see, I'm not one prone to mysticism. But, the Universo has uninvited guests who visited BOTH our rooms. It was a wholly friendly encounter, but a bit "too friendly". If you are curious about the spirit world, I highly recommend a stay in this hotel.

Oh, and the staff was quite friendly as well. Ha ha.

Interesting original art littered throughout the building, lovely morning dining service, and ghosts - all at a reasonable price.

Universo Nord Hotel, Venice

Universo Nord Hotel

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