Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole

If you're seeking a charming stay in Venice, look no further than Hotel Al Sole (Palazzo Marcello). Here's why this hotel stands out: - Conveniently located just a 20-minute walk from Santa Lucia train station, this hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring Venice. It's also 20-30 minutes on foot from the city's main attractions, making it ideal for those who enjoy strolling through Venice's picturesque streets. The hotel boasts spacious rooms, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of sightseeing. However, it's worth noting that the bathrooms are on the smaller side, which might be a bit cramped for larger individuals. Start your day right with a great breakfast buffet that offers a variety of choices to fuel your adventures in the city. The staff at Hotel Al Sole are exceptionally friendly and helpful, enhancing your stay with their service and local insights. The hotel is welcoming to families and offers amenities and an atmosphere suitable for kids. In summary, Hotel Al Sole (Palazzo Marcello) combines convenience, comfort, and charm, making it a compelling choice for both first-time visitors and returning guests to Venice. Despite the minor drawback of smaller bathrooms, the overall experience makes this hotel well worth considering for your Venetian getaway.

The hotel is very reasonably priced considering its location. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, and they spoke English well. The common areas are tastefully designed with attractive interior elements that evoke Venice. There is a very cozy courtyard with dining tables and chairs, which worked well for breakfast (included in the price). Speaking of breakfast, it was alright, with some hot options available, such as scrambled eggs and sausages. It wasn't the best breakfast, but it was decent for a free one: tasted good and was more than enough for a morning meal. The only thing that bothered us were the pigeons. There were a lot of them in the courtyard, and they were quite annoying. The room was okay, with basic décor, but it suited us fine. We were glad there was a room for the three of us with an extra bed for the little one. The air conditioner was noisy, and there were some paper booklets tucked under it. It seemed like someone was trying to fix the noise that way. We ended up turning it off since it wasn’t too hot in Venice in September. Overall, I would say it’s a good hotel. Clean, well-equipped, and functional for a couple of nights' stay. The location was fine too, within walking distance of the bus station.

Good location closer to train and bus station and just 20 minute walk to St Mark's square. Large room size with a lovely canal view. Front desk staff always friendly and helpful. Breakfast convenient and tasty. Good to have a lift for luggage.

It took us a while to find this hotel, the only directions were the address and " it's only a five minute walk from the station " People we asked for directions were less than helpful but eventually we arrived. The staff at reception were very good and we were soon shown to our room. This was quite small but adequate with a lovely view over the canal. The bed was very comfy and had a good sleep, In the morning we were provided with a very nice breakfast. This is a hands on hotel by the owners and it shows with their attention. Do definitely recommend as a hotel to stay at.

Charming historic hotel. Great location in a quiet area on a canal. Cute patio/garden. Very nice breakfast. Refrigerator was stocked with reasonably priced beverages. Front desk personnel was very helpful in recommending restaurants and calling for water taxi’s. If we make it back to Venice I would stay here again.

We loved our stay at Hotel Al Sole! - Before we arrived, I had emailed asking about best ways to find transport and they replied promptly with a detailed explanation of several ways to get there - if you have any questions I would recommend getting in touch! - Every member of staff was very kind and welcoming - when we arrived late at night we were given information on how to get around Venice and sights to see which was lovely. You really get the impression that the staff enjoy helping their guests in any way possible. They also offered to book spaces in restaurants local to the hotel which was a nice touch but we didn't take them up on this offer as we preferred to explore. - The room was spacious and clean - quite simple but has everything you need for a short stay. Comes with a hairdryer, robe and usual toiletries. We had a canal view room and the view was picture perfect. It was unseasonably warm at the beginning of November for us so the room did get quite hot but we found opening the window cooled us down more than the air conditioning. The bed was huge as well - I shared with a friend and we both had enough space to ourselves throughout the night. - Housekeeping is good, every day when we returned our bed was made and we had fresh towels. - The breakfast is good - not a million options but everything you need to start you off for the day. I loved the banana yoghurt and could only have it on the first day so would suggest getting more of that in haha. - The hotel is located in an easy to find area just a short walk from the bus terminal that gets you in to Venice. My friend and I kept remarking on how perfect it was as we couldn't imagine being in the high tourist traffic areas as Venice gets VERY busy. Venice itself is a small city and walking around the streets is the best way to explore but the water bus terminal by the bus station is a very convenient way to get down the grand canal if you prefer not to walk. - Overall a very very good hotel and so reasonably priced. I would recommend it to anyone looking to travel to Venice and will be staying again if I ever visit Venice in the future. Picture is the view from our room (It was quite foggy the day I took this picture but in the sun it's even more beautiful) ☺️

Attached is the view from my third floor room. Even on an overcast/ rainy day it's just..... Ahhhhhh. So many cute restaurants, cafes, bars and souvenir shops you can just hang out all day on one street and be happy. However, it is fairly close to the " mall" and train station allowing for easier transportation. We happen to like walking and found that navigating to the Piazza was fairly easy with Google maps and the stops and shops along the way made it worth it. The morning breakfast that was included was perfect, and there is even a nice courtyard that we enjoyed having our to go calzones. They do have a working elevator for those with mobility issues , it's about the size of a closet but it held 3 people and 2 large luggage bags just fine. This place is a gorgeous piece of history and worth a stay. ( For those from the US, you will need an adapter for your electronics). For those with mobility issues, our room was nice and wide with a perfectly sized bathroom, but this is not a cookie cutter Marriot or Days Inn ( it's so much better). The tub/ shower was very tall to get in and you may need to ask if they have a room with a shorter tub or walk in shower.

Charming hotel on a quieter canal close to the train station and cruise port. If your looking for authentic Venice decor, friendly service, laid-back, relaxed atmosphere, good breakfast and bar on site, this is the place! The low-tech, heavy old style keys were a cool change. The restaurant recommendation and water bus tips from the front desk staff were spot on and appreciated. Highly recommend the canal view rooms (only 5) if you can get one. We opened the window each morning to watch the action on the canal and bridge.