Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole

We chose this hotel for our visit to Venice based on reviews in this forum and we were not disappointed! A charming hotel in a central location within walking distance to all points of interest. My room was comfortable and had a lovely view of the canal. The staff were welcoming and took great care of us. They gave us recommendations for a nice restaurant the first evening. Breakfast daily in the courtyard offered something for everyone and a relaxing start to each days’ adventures. At the end of each day we were warmly welcomed on our return. We would stay here again on a future visit to Venice!

We really liked the hotel and if we return to Venice we will definitely choose this place again. Very central for those arriving by transport (buses) and for those going on cruises. Very friendly and helpful staff, with special mention for the receptionist who welcomed us with great friendliness and politeness and gave us excellent tips for our stay. There is an outdoor area adjacent to the bar and breakfast area, which is wonderful for relaxing (watch out for the pigeons). Breakfast had everything I think is necessary for a city break. Rooms are generously sized for Venice and have comfortable beds. I should mention that there is a WhatsApp service that the hotel uses to communicate with guests, which is extremely useful.

Charming hotel in the city with very nice breakfast. Pros: Charming hotel in Venice with a great view of the water. The location was perfect for walking from the taxi station (Venice is pedestrian-only!) and exploring the city on foot. The breakfast was excellent, and we enjoyed eating on the terrace in a small courtyard. Cons: The room was somewhat old-fashioned, but it wasn't a big deal. The room needed a refresh.

We had a very nice stay at Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole. The location is excellent, especially for anyone arriving in Venice by car — it’s just a short walk from the main parking garages, which makes arrival and departure much easier than staying deeper in the city. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, making us feel welcome right away. The building itself has charm and character, with a peaceful garden courtyard that’s lovely to relax in after a day exploring. The only downside was the breakfast — the coffee could be of better quality, and the bread wasn’t quite up to the standard of everything else. Still, overall a great stay and very convenient if you’re driving into Venice.

We just returned from 6 nights at Al Sole and loved it! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The AC was great! The location is perfect for using the train station a lot and for getting a private water taxi to go to the airport right at the dock out front. There were great restaurants very close. I will definitely stay here again! The original wood beams and columns are lovely and the history of the palace is quite interesting. The garden breakfast area is very cute.

I've been to Venice many times and this was the best place I ever stayed. Things I loved: Breakfast and drinks/small bites in the breezy jasmine-filled garden. Staff that's helpful and friendly and unstuffily professional. Easy access on foot from Piazzale Roma or by water taxi (staff will arrange for a ride to the airport) via the small quiet canal directly opposite. Lots of delicious restaurants within a few minutes' walk. Quiet rooms, impeccably clean. I give them my highest recommendation.

This is the second time we have stayed at this Hotel and hopefully will be returning again next year. It is perfect, great staff, great breakfast, great location. Will probably book canal view next time as our room was at the back of the Hotel so view not so good. Derelict roof with broken timbers strewn about etc. Not the hotels fault though. Special mention for Luca on Reception so helpful and goes out of his way to help people.

Excellent hotel Great location. 5 mins from La Roma bus station, 10 mins from Ferrovia train station. Walking distance to a lot of major attractions. Had a room canal view room. Was basic but very comfortable. Great high ceilings and comfy bed. I slept well and overall the hotel was quiet. Only noise was from other guests coming and going. |Breakfast was good with choices something for everyone. Watch out for the pidgeons stealing your food in outside garden. |Reception staff were friendly and helpful. |I would recommend

This hotel needs an update review. First, the staff are friendly and gave us a great recommendation where to park. The parking lot they recommended was Venice City Park and had an attendant who sold us the bus ticket and explained clearly. Second, probably most important, is that the lobby is 24/7. We didn't need to arrange what time we will arrive or any hassle! Lastly, they provide free breakfast in the morning - not just coffee and pastries but also eggs, bacon, yogurt and fresh juices and fruits. Towels smell fresh and clean. This place is under rated. We travelled 2 weeks all over Italy in numerous "hotels" and we finally feel like we're on vacation when we stayed at this hotel.

The hotel is walking distance to the bus and train station, which makes it convenient because rolling luggage on cobble stones is not fun. It is located in the quiter part of Venice but it is about 20-minutes walk to San Marco, which you can easily take the ACTV (water bus) for 30EUR/person for a 2-day pass. This hotel is a small boutique hotel with friendly staff but a bit dated and basic. The rooms are small and the bed is too firm for my liking. The shower is also small and no place to put your toiletries inside. Considering that we spend most of our time outside the hotel, the space was just enough for sleep and shower. The hotel offers daily breakfast - pastries, fruit, meats, cheese, cereal and hard boiled eggs. Drinks consists of tea, juice, espresso and cappuccino. [TIP] They offer free Wi-Fi but it's terrible. We never got to use it because the connection was spotty.

Traditional Venetian hotel with friendly staff. Be sure you have European power adapters and be prepared to be creative if you want to take a shower.

Stayed here during my trip to Venice for 2016 Carnivale di Venezia. Got a pretty good rate considering this is one of the most biggest carnivals in Italy and the place is packed with tourists from everywhere. We got a nice room that fit 3 people, paid any extra 40 Euros for an extra bed. It has a old feel charm as the building is several centuries old as is just about everything in Venice. It is situated next to a canal that has a gondola stand. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the Venice train station and is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. The hotel staff are very nice and accommodating and speak English. Breakfast is pretty good, salami, turkey, proschutto, several different types of croissants, rolls, hard boiled eggs, juice, coffee, cereal and fruit. We were able to walk to St, Marcos Square from the hotel but I would recommend taking a water bus to save from getting lost.

Hotel al Sole was a very pleasant stay for our first time in Venice. Make sure you get good directions how to get there. Even though it is not far from the train station, it's easy to make a wrong turn as a lot of the Venice streets and alleyways look alike. From the moment we entered the hotel, Gabriella greeted us kindly and was very professional. She got us checked in and gave our room key, which was an actual key not a card. The giant key added to the old world theme that we found at Hotel al Sole. Keep that in mind if you prefer new and modern. You won't find that here. The room continued this motif with what I assume to be original architecture (columns) in the walls. The bathroom did not have a bidet much to our surprise as every other hotel we stayed in in Europe had one. Depending on where you're from, this may or may not be a problem. Unfortunately, our room did not have a good view. Our room (Classic Twin style in the back of the first floor) overlooked what appeared to be a storage area and was very unappealing (Room 118). Despite the view, the location of the room was nice as there was an outside staircase at the end of our little hallway that lead right to the courtyard and to the front lobby. We did not go into the dining area in the evening, but we were able to make breakfast. It was pretty basic. Hard boiled eggs, meat, fruit, juice, coffee. Nothing too exciting. As I stated earlier, the front desk staff was very polite. Gabriella was very helpful and even booked a reservation at a nearby restaurant where we received a free drink for staying at Hotel al Sole. Also, Riccardo at the front desk was quick to recommend places to go and popular places to hang out. All in all, not a bad place to stay. Again, it has a very old style feel to it, but is a pretty affordable stay in Venice and close to the train station.