Hotel Alla Fava

“Will do very well for a cheap visit to Venice”

Visited the hotel early May. We unfortunately got scammed on the hopper app out of a hotel we thought we were going to and this hotel was the cheapest available option. We are very grateful to the hotel for accommodating us for 4 nights within an hours' notice. The rooms were clean and tidy apart f… more

Visited the hotel early May. We unfortunately got scammed on the hopper app out of a hotel we thought we were going to and this hotel was the cheapest available option. We are very grateful to the hotel for accommodating us for 4 nights within an hours' notice. The rooms were clean and tidy apart from mold in the bedroom and bathroom walls. However this isn't an uncommon sight in a city so full of water. Hotel was GREAT location from St. Marks Square (literally 5 minutes) and 15 minutes from the waterbus Fte. Nove A airport dropoff. Hotel staff were very helpful and there was a vending machine with very cheap drinks in the lobby. We bought our own breakfast so can't comment there. The only thing I wish could have been better was our view. We had solid brick wall 50cm away from our window and could not see or receive any light, but I guess the way the hotel is built that can't be changed. Overall a very good deal for the price and well worth it if you're looking for a cheap break to Venice!

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“Basic and Noisy.”

My bed was comfortable and the linen was clean. The room and shared bathroom were spotless. Our window opened out onto the small square in front. Wooden shutters kept the light out. There was a very small TV, high on the wall with only Italian TV stations on. Also, there was a sink in the twin room… more

My bed was comfortable and the linen was clean. The room and shared bathroom were spotless. Our window opened out onto the small square in front. Wooden shutters kept the light out. There was a very small TV, high on the wall with only Italian TV stations on. Also, there was a sink in the twin room. There was also a wall hairdryer wired into the wall - but the online hotel facilities list did not mention this. All in all, I thought the long, narrow room resembled a nun's cell. The location of the hotel was good, it being close to St Marks Square and the Rialto Bridge. There was a small Coop nearby and some reasonably priced basic restaurants. However, it was mostly a tourist area and I could not find a bakery. Despite all of the favourable points, I would not stay here again. The old brass key locks are extremely noisy and going out to the shared bathroom (unlocking and removing the key to open the locked shared bathroom) woke the other person sharing the room, every time. This resulted in nights of broken sleep. The walls are quite thin. There is no kettle in the room. Obviously, we were supposed to use the foyer vending machine. However, I don't like getting hot drinks out of a machine because I am unsure of the machine's inside cleanliness. The tea that I eventually bought was tiny. It was absolutely unsuitable for a Brit who wanted a decent brew. I noted that there was a kettle in the staff kitchen. I looked longingly at it. The levels of comfort and facilities are lower than I would normally enjoy.

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“Not bad”

The staff were great My room is as about the same size as a small shed.. It smells of dust, no windows were open.. No wardrobe or drawers to put my clothes in. 2 hangers and 2 chairs I wouldn’t choose this room again..