HOTEL IL MERCANTE DI VENEZIA, Venice

The hotel is ideally placed for train travellers: a level 5-minute walk from Santa Lucia station with no bridges to cross, making luggage easy. The nearest water-bus stop (Ferrovia) is 50 metres away, giving access to the Grand Canal and islands. Piazzale Roma bus terminal (airport shuttles) is 8 minutes on foot. The hotel is in the Cannaregio district, a less crowded area with many shops, cafés and restaurants along Lista di Spagna. St. Mark's Square is a 30-minute walk or a water-bus ride away. The property is on an inner alley, so it is quiet despite being steps from a busy street.

Accommodation ranges from classic double rooms to family rooms for four. Standard and deluxe rooms are available; deluxe rooms can be set up with a double or twin beds on request. Some rooms overlook the garden, others overlook the alley. A few rooms have a balcony (upper floor only). Family rooms are on the first floor (15 steps up). No lift, but some ground-floor rooms are available on request. Bathrooms are en suite; some have a bathtub, others a shower. Room sizes are typical for central Venice - compact but functional. Mattresses are a mix of memory foam and springs. While individual room conditions vary, the property is clean and well-maintained, with shutters for light control.

Breakfast includes bread, croissants, cereal, fruit, yogurt, cheese, cold cuts, and hot drinks from a machine. Gluten-free options are available on request. The breakfast room is a pleasant winter-garden style space overlooking the garden. For early departures, a takeaway breakfast bag can be arranged. Since there is no restaurant or bar, for lunch and dinner the surrounding area offers many eateries - pizzerias, trattorias, and pastry shops are within a 5-minute walk.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk allows late arrivals and early departures. Luggage storage is free, useful for exploring before check-in or after check-out. Daily housekeeping is included. A safety deposit box is available at reception free of charge. The hotel does not have a lift; those with mobility concerns should request a ground-floor room. No parking is available; the nearest public parking is at Piazzale Roma. Pets are not allowed. Payment can be made by major credit cards. Babysitting and child services are available at an additional charge, and board games are provided. Business facilities include fax/photocopying for a fee.