micheal is the consumate host, we were to stay in the hotel but due to the site that booked us (not the hotel site) they were over booked. what they did for us was get us a two story penthouse apartment 1 minute away. the unit was beautiful, 2 baths and 2 bedrooms on the main floor and top vaulted... more

This hotel could not have been in a better location situated between the Rialto and San Marco. Very convenient for sightseeing and shopping. The hotel is small, but the staff are great and the rooms are colorful. We loved the rooms on the canal! more

tJust got back from a 4 night stay .This hotel was a great find- especially as its so central to everything in venice.5 mins oTORialto and 3-5 mins ot St Marks.Hotel was clean and very welcoming.Room was decorated in venetian style red and gold and was a good size.Breakfast was a buffet of croissants and bread rolls with jams and... more

The Good: As others have mentioned, the location is great. It's a 5 minute walk from the Rialto Bridge (and the closest vaporetto stop) from the north and 3 minutes to San Marco to the south, although the first time finding it was impossible until a fine, friendly local gentleman pointed us in the right direction. There is also great... more

Al Gazzettino turned out to be a great find. It's main attraction is the location, it could not be better located equally between the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Its in the heart of the centre and our room looked down onto a canal. Compared to other hotels I priced in Venice I was worried that this would be... more

Hotel Al Gazzettino is in a perfect location for exploring Venice - as other reviewers have mentioned. It is definitely worth staying in this area as the transport is very expensive. The rooms were quite good - pretty Venetian wallpaper. Our room overlooked the front entrance of the hotel. Quiet, clean and airconditioning. Breakfast was a little disappointing - one... more

Very nice hotel in an excellent location. I sat on our window sill and watched the gondolas go by under my feet. Excellent location, clean and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely stay there again. more

My husband & I stayed at Al Gazzettino in June '07 for three days. My mom & sister stayed here for six days. We had double rooms. Both rooms were spacious and clean. Our room overlooked the entranceway alley, which was pleasant and surprisingly quiet. Their room overlooked the canal and provided a great view but slightly more noise at... more

this is a little gem located on a pretty canal just a few minutes walk from both the rialto bridge and san marco piazza. The rooms are in venetian style, our room was decorated with a beautifully romantic red and gold material wall paper. The bathroom was small but modern with a hairdryer and the room had a safe. Overall... more