ANTICA LOCANDA AL GAMBERO, Venice

The hotel sits on a characteristic street lined with shops, artisan boutiques, bacari, and historic cafés. The Rialto vaporetto stop is a 5-minute walk, giving direct access to the train station and Marco Polo Airport (Alilaguna waterboat service). Walking to the Biennale venue takes about 15 minutes. The immediate area is packed with restaurants and gelaterias. The route from the Rialto stop involves no bridges, making suitcase handling easier than at many other central Venice hotels.

Rooms are non-smoking and include air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, tea/coffee maker, and a private bathroom with shower. A hair dryer, electric kettle and free toiletries are provided. Some rooms have a French bed. Rooms can feel compact, especially single and basic double rooms - those booking a double with a guaranteed canal view get more space and the best outlook. Triple rooms can be requested with a canal view. A limited number of rooms have a low ceiling or attic feel. Noise from the stairs and corridor can be heard.

Breakfast costs €12 per person and is served from 08:00 to 10:00 in the ground-floor breakfast room with lead-glass windows. The buffet includes pastries, cakes, fruit salad, bread, and cold cuts, with espresso and cappuccino served to order. The hotel has no restaurant or bar. Le Bistrot de Venise, located on the ground floor, serves traditional Venetian and Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner, with seasonal outdoor seating. Several other restaurants and cafés are within a 1-minute walk.

The rooftop terrace provides a quiet outdoor space for relaxing or reading, with no bar service. Paid walking tours can be arranged.

The 24-hour front desk can arrange tour and restaurant bookings. Free luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. A shared lounge with TV and free internet terminals is provided. Daily housekeeping is included. Paid services include a shuttle service, babysitting, and welcome drink. An iron and ironing board is available for guest use at reception. The property accepts major credit cards including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Maestro, CartaSi, and UnionPay.