Hotel Ca' Formenta

I recently had the pleasure of staying at a charming hotel in Venice, perfectly situated near the Biennale, and I cannot recommend it enough. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality by the staff, who went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. The location is absolutely unbeatable. Being so close to the Biennale made it incredibly convenient to immerse myself in the art exhibitions, and the hotel's proximity to other key attractions allowed me to explore Venice with ease. Whether I wanted to wander through the narrow, picturesque streets, take a gondola ride, or visit nearby landmarks, everything was just a short stroll away. The staff truly made my stay exceptional. They were attentive, accommodating, and always ready with helpful recommendations for local restaurants, hidden gems, and the best routes to avoid the crowds. The hotel itself is beautifully maintained, blending classic Venetian charm with comfort. My room was cozy and well-appointed, with thoughtful touches that made it a perfect retreat after a day of exploring. Waking up to a delicious breakfast each morning, featuring fresh pastries and local delicacies, was the perfect way to start my day. With its great location near the Biennale, wonderful staff, and inviting atmosphere, it offers an experience that is both authentic and lovely. I can't wait to return on my next visit!

The perfect place, I mean location, but see below "What didn't you like". It is just around ten minutes of walk to square of Saint Mark. A lot of cafeterias and restaurants around. "Coop" convenient store is nearby, around five minutes of walk, where you can buy almost everything you need. The warmest hotel I visited during my trip to Italy. Really the temperature in room was quite comfortable for January.

Nice location, close to the water & local restaurants. Easy walk to St Marco Square. Our room was very ornate - fabric walls 😍 New bathroom including bath was very nice.

We had a spacious, clean and comfortable apartment (part of the hotel) in Castello, at the start of Via Garibaldi which is close to all amenities , a lovely area, felt very safe and not too crowded with tourists, but yet lively with many choices of where to eat and shop etc. We went slightly off peak (end of March) which for us was a bonus (apart from some heavy rain, but that didn't hinder our experience). It's a short walk from the hotel/apartment to local attractions including San Marco. We spent 4 nights and would have stayed longer if possible. It was nice not having a car in sight, no roads, and travelling by water or walking. If coming from the Marco Polo Airport, get the blue line Alilaguna to Arsenale (€15 one way or €27 round trip/return) and it's a couple of minutes walk from there. There is an option of a water taxi, but we were told it would be €170 one way - couldn't justify that! The nicest place for food was next door to the hotel on the corner. Recommended by the hotel. But there are many options for all tastes.

Room was a little on the small side and was quite dark, it was also very hoot and we would have liked to open a window, but we were next door to an outside passage, so that wasn't very safe. Apart from that is was great being on the ground floor. We would have liked some tea and coffee making facilities in the room. The location is good, plenty going on around there and close to a vaporetto stop. The breakfast was all we needed, plenty of nice bread, parties, yoghurt, fruit and always some nice cake.