Ca'malipiero Hotel Venice Island
Hotel Description
The bedrooms vary in size from small to very large, from standard to superior or deluxe. They are furnished in an elegant Venetian style, with silk covered walls, original Venetian floors, and equipped with all the modern comforts. Superior and deluxe rooms enjoy beuautiful views of Campo Santa Maria Formosa and are bigger in size. Some of the rooms are located in the nearby Annex, just next door. As there is no restaurant, breakfast is served individually by room service in the bedrooms, at a time specified by the guest. The building is actually a Palace, it's named Palazzo Malipiero, dates back to 1400 and contains traditional Venetian features and architecture as well as beautiful gothic arches. Despite the age of the building, it has been well preserved and blends in well with the surrounding architecture. There is no name sign outside, as the exterior may not be changed in any way. The residence is situated on the second floor (no lift) via the staircase. The reception area is made of a small desk, for checking guests in and out of the hotel, and it is placed in a beautiful, luminous lounge with view over the Campo. Decoration is in subtle blue with gilt furnishings. This property has been taken over by a Ventian family that decided to give back to the Palace its old charme, going through an important renovation plan that produced great risults. The location is great, and the report quality/price is excellent. The hotel is made of 2 separate buildings very close to each other and in the same style and type of management. CQ 09/08
Area Information
This small charming, historical residence, is ideally situated for easy access to all the major attractions and historical sites of Venice. Located in the famous square Campo Santa Maria Formosa, it is just about 5 minutes walk from San Marco Square or Rialto Bridge. The nearest boat stops are Rialto or San Zaccaria. Campo Santa Maria Formosa is quiet and peaceful, whilst the surroundings are lively with many shops, Bars and Restaurants
Customer Reviews for Ca'malipiero Hotel Venice Island
Our Customer stayed here in August 2011
The hotel is in a very central location, approx 10 minute walk from San Marco square. It is very old and split into two seperate buildings. In our case we had 4 flights of stairs to the reception, down again and up another 4 with our suitcases in a building around the corner.
There is a lift for bags only if you manage to catch the guy between buildings to take them. Had to haul all four in the mid morning heat, as our friend was no where to be found.
On the plus side, the building is very typically Veneitian, very old with some quirky features. Beds are firm but comfortable, plenty of hot water for a shower and It is very reaonably priced for Venice, which is its saving grace. Breakfast is simple enough, cereal, fruit, yougurt and in my case plenty of coffee. I stayed with my wife , 3 kids and Mother in Law. Would say that the stairs were too much for her but the kids loved the fact that they had plenty of running space.
On balance, I would stay there again if travelling light and with just our immediate family. Otherwise another hotel would be necessary.
3 out of 5
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