PALAZZO MARCELLO HOTEL AL SOLE, Venice

The hotel is a 20-minute bus ride from Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma, followed by a 3-minute walk. Santa Lucia Station is a 10-15 minute walk with only one bridge to cross. St. Mark's Square is 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by Vaporetto. Numerous restaurants are within 0.5 km. Water taxis can stop at the hotel's private pier. The neighbourhood is peaceful yet well-connected for exploring Venice.

Room sizes vary: some are spacious with high ceilings, others are compact. All rooms are soundproofed, have tea/coffee making facilities, a safe, and heating. Twin beds or push-together doubles are available. No rooms have balconies. While some rooms are recently maintained, others may show signs of age. For a quieter stay, request a room away from the street, though canal-side rooms also experience some noise. Daily housekeeping is provided. Rooms for 3-4 people are available on request.

Breakfast options include continental, Italian, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices, with hot items like scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausages. Special diet menus can be requested. The bar offers drinks and light snacks, with wine/champagne available for an extra charge. There is no restaurant on site, but many cafés and restaurants are within a 3-minute walk. The hotel can also arrange in-room breakfast.

There is no spa, swimming pool, or fitness centre. The courtyard garden is a pleasant spot to enjoy breakfast or an evening drink. The hotel can organise local culture tours and walking tours for an additional fee. Temporary art galleries are also accessible off-site. Babysitting services and family rooms are available.

The hotel provides a lift to all floors, a safe in each room, and daily housekeeping. Business services (fax/photocopying) are available for a fee. Family extras include cots on request and babysitting. Parking is off-site at €55/day with a 10% discount for guests. The hotel accepts major credit cards but not travel cheques. Security features include 24-hour security, key access, and smoke alarms.