City Of Art Venice Lloyd

“Mestre low cost”

The hotel is a bit on the old side, really needs a revamp! It is good value for money with the option to have a super breakfast at their sister hotel across the road at only €5 per person! Great location but the neighborhood is terrible which is a real shame. Don't follow Google maps from the sta... more

The hotel is a bit on the old side, really needs a revamp! It is good value for money with the option to have a super breakfast at their sister hotel across the road at only €5 per person! Great location but the neighborhood is terrible which is a real shame. Don't follow Google maps from the station as it takes you through a very unsafe underpass... Drug addicts shooting up and strange people. Use the exit from below the platforms of the station, direction illoa I think it's called, then the hotel is about 2 minutes away. You can get a bus or tram to and from the centre of Mestre and also to Venice. Just ask the super helpful and lovely staff, they will put you in the right direction!

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“Sort of OK but weird”

Yes, for proximity to the heart of Venice it's great. The room was clean and tiny, the bathroom was clean and tiny. There's no maintenance: in no particular order the TV went on but wouldn't go off, no bathroom plug, tap not rooted to the basin, coat hook falling off, shower head support had sh... more

Yes, for proximity to the heart of Venice it's great. The room was clean and tiny, the bathroom was clean and tiny. There's no maintenance: in no particular order the TV went on but wouldn't go off, no bathroom plug, tap not rooted to the basin, coat hook falling off, shower head support had sheared off. Sister hotel opposite (Mondiale) not any better judging by the scene we witnessed at reception when leaving our bags. A euro to lodge a case for a few hours?! That has to be a first. You're close to a fab live entertainment bar here, a real surprise within a multi-national community with a heart. And there's a couple of small supermarkets too. Breakfast edible and plenty. Go if you're on a budget and because the air con works, if nothing else.

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“A hostel experience”

Venice was full up during peak summer and frankly unaffordable too, so we had to settle in for staying at Marghera, a bus ride away from Venice. First the pluses - This Hotel has a great location vis-à-vis its proximity to the Mestre train station. Its an easy walk after exiting the underpass at ... more

Venice was full up during peak summer and frankly unaffordable too, so we had to settle in for staying at Marghera, a bus ride away from Venice. First the pluses - This Hotel has a great location vis-à-vis its proximity to the Mestre train station. Its an easy walk after exiting the underpass at the station. Lugging your suitcase to the hotel takes about 5 minutes from the station. The rooms are basic, but clean and the person at the reception counter is the easiest/ friendliest chap who helps copiously with information about the neighbourhood etc etc. Now the minuses - Do not expect any room service, even though the reception guy will help you with anything starting from the malfunctioning lock on the door to getting the safe fixed. However, housekeeping services are largely unavailable and our bed linen was not changed any of the two days we stayed. The hotel opens its doors only after 2 PM so in case you arrive on an earlier train, you have to wait in front of the hotel or the side alley. The hotel in front lets you keep your luggage till opening time for a fee though and you could wait in their lobby too. The breakfast spread is a sorry excuse with a rather rude waitress who keeps a firm eye on patrons whisking away a muffin or two !! The neighbourhood of Marghera is extremely desolate and walking back a few blocks after the bus drops you (near the fountain) back from Venice can be quite unnerving ! A red tram goes by right in front of the hotel so you might want to check with routes so you get dropped off right in front of the hotel. The bathroom is the tiniest I have seen in all my travels and is definitely uncomfortable for the not-so-slim patrons.The hotel lobby is a little strange with marble statues finding pride of place here. Overall, for the price we paid, and its proximity to Mestre, this hotel is a good deal especially for students and those on a tight budget!

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