Think northern Italy and Venice comes to mind. Italian history is never complete without the mention of this famed ‘queen of the Adriatic.’ Rich cultural heritage and maritime and architectural masterpieces have denoted this capital of the region of Veneto. It may seem an expensive city but contrary to popular belief, there are cheap hotels in Venice. They are an excellent choice for all those interested in sightseeing be it on the water or any of the other attractions the city has to offer. Here are a few of those.
Locanda-La-Bricola
Affordable and within reach of the main tourist attractions and business areas in the region this is an excellent hotel to stay at in Venice. There are the non smoking rooms available but in each room there is air conditioning, a desk and an in room safe. The bath tub and television are an added incentive for all those that like to indulge in long baths at the end of a long day filled with sight seeing and sampling of the delicacies Venice has to offer. There is also high speed internet for all the communication needs as well as a multi lingual staff that make the experience that much better. Pets are allowed in this 3 star hotel where the average cost per night is 57 Euros.
Corte-Dei- Greci
It is located all of three minutes from St. Marks Square and the rooms have been beautifully restored with the Venetian decor of the 18th century being in the fore front of all the rooms in the form of frescoes and Murano glass. All the rooms come with an LCD T.V and Wi-Fi access and have great views of the canal. The rooms range from the typical single room to the quadruple room for families or groups interested in keeping the budget on manageable levels.
Locanda-Ca-Del-Console
It is housed in one of the city’s older buildings and the interior has many original fixtures reminiscent of the early 19th century. The fabrics and furniture is custom made. The rooms offer incredible views of the canals and the hotel itself is just a short walk away from the Rialto Bridge a tourist attraction in itself. The amenities available in the hotel include fire alarm, bar, lounge and a 24 hour reception for all the late visitors to the region. Pets are indeed allowed and baby sitting is readily available.
Relais-Piazza-San-Marco
What this hotel has above the rest is the unique experience the traveler is exposed to every time they stay at this hotel. It is located in the heart of the city with out standing views of the lagoon. This is a fully redone four storey building with an elevator over looking the San Marco Basilica. This three star hotel has 12 rooms for its guests to enjoy. The 24 hour front desk is at the disposal of the clients as are the concierge services. The tour assistance available and the multi lingual staff that can carry you through only add to the flavor of the hotel. The rooms contain a safety deposit box, high speed internet access and a mini bar. The spacious private bath room and hair dryer are an added advantage. A continental breakfast is available between 7 and 11 am.
Residenza- Grandi-Vedute
A four star where the average charge is 188 Euros. It is one of the finest and most comfortable hotels in the region and they provide the luxury to prove as much. The air conditioning is an added advantage as is the safe and Satellite T.V. the wireless internet connection in the whole property and the hair dryers in each room are the icing on the cake.