Ca’Formenta Hotel was fabulous and exceeded our expectations in respect of location, facilities, decor, ambiance and staffing. It is perfectly situated, overlooking the lagoon and only 10 minutes walk to the busy and vibrant San Marco Piazza. Yet it provided a welcome retreat after a long day sightseeing, so welcoming, cosy and tranquil. The room was spacious, spotlessly clean with a panoramic view of the lagoon and the bathroom was bright, modern and clean with a superb power shower and very hot water. The staff were simply lovely, always friendly and helpful and we enjoyed a continental breakfast that included a wide choice of quality produce rather than just the standard croissant and confiture! The bar drinks were so reasonable, only 4€ for a generous glass of wine! Similarly the fridge bar comprised a range of beverages that were well below what one would pay for outside of the hotel. Ca’Formenta was recommended to us by family and we would recommend it highly to anyone reading this review thinking of trip to beautiful Venice. We will definitely return to this hotel when we stay in Venice again; real value for money!

Hard to find anything that needed improving!

Perfect prime location, professional lovely friendly staff and close by to the ferry, restaurants, supermarket and St Mark Square. I highly recommend this amazing hotel to everyone. Thank you sooo much once again for welcoming me and my Mum warmly into your hotel. Thank you for the hospitality during our visit. My Mum and I really enjoyed everything about my stay at your hotel especially the beautiful breathtaking view from my room and breakfast. From the moment of my arrival to my last minute at your hotel I was treated really well.

The Place is very well connected with Marco Polo Airport [direct water train] and with Treviso [water train station just 3 minutes walk from the Hotel]. Hotel is situated approx 10-15 minutes walk from the Main Center /Attractions. Hotel small but very clean, with lovely room in Venice style. Very clean and the Staff on perfect level - e-mail exchange before our arrival helped us a lot to arrange our stay in Venice without stress :). Hotel Staff - room service with Reception Desk care about Birthday surprise arranged during our stay [big thank you for that]. Breakfast with different kind of dishes [not only Italian style].

I recently had the pleasure of staying at a charming hotel in Venice, perfectly situated near the Biennale, and I cannot recommend it enough. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality by the staff, who went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. The location is absolutely unbeatable. Being so close to the Biennale made it incredibly convenient to immerse myself in the art exhibitions, and the hotel's proximity to other key attractions allowed me to explore Venice with ease. Whether I wanted to wander through the narrow, picturesque streets, take a gondola ride, or visit nearby landmarks, everything was just a short stroll away. The staff truly made my stay exceptional. They were attentive, accommodating, and always ready with helpful recommendations for local restaurants, hidden gems, and the best routes to avoid the crowds. The hotel itself is beautifully maintained, blending classic Venetian charm with comfort. My room was cozy and well-appointed, with thoughtful touches that made it a perfect retreat after a day of exploring. Waking up to a delicious breakfast each morning, featuring fresh pastries and local delicacies, was the perfect way to start my day. With its great location near the Biennale, wonderful staff, and inviting atmosphere, it offers an experience that is both authentic and lovely. I can't wait to return on my next visit!

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We recently had an excellent stay at the Ca' Formenta Hotel. The location is unbeatable, especially for art enthusiasts looking to visit the Biennale, and it's also just a short walk from St. Mark's Square and other major attractions. Despite its central location, the hotel was surprisingly peaceful, providing a quiet retreat after a day of exploring. The staff were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. The breakfast was outstanding, offering a wide variety of choices and ample portions to start the day right. Overall, a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations.

We were visiting the biennale and this hotel had a perfect location for that. In additon, it is not very far away from the main tourist attractions, but sufficiently far away to avoid the mass crowds of tourists. It is also nice to see the sea when you come out from the hotel. The staff is professional and nice and the breakfast is not fancy but it gives you what you need.

There were no big issues but searching for some it can be mentioned that we had some ants in the room but this is almost to be expected. Another small issue is that the styles of the boiled eggs differed quite a lot at breakfast. Some eggs were soft while others were very hard. I guess different guests prefer different styles. An improvement could be to write a note informing the guests about how the eggs were cooked.

Nice location, close to the water & local restaurants. Easy walk to St Marco Square. Our room was very ornate - fabric walls 😍 New bathroom including bath was very nice.

A few basic commodities in the room would be nice. Jug, coffee cups, wine glasses & corkscrew. Staff very obliging though, so just some friendly suggestions. KOThey do provide a laundry service but be aware they charge quite highly for it. We had a misunderstanding when I asked if they had a service and they said "yes, we can do it" - then a 50euro charge was applied! It is on the info folder in the room which unfortunately we hadn't read before asking. However, they should have been clear when asked about the service, that there was a charge.. Management did apply a discount when the issue was raised which was appreciated 👍

We were 2 adults and a 1 year old child and the venue was perfect for us. We had an upgrade of the room, to one with a view in front of the lagoon, room that was big enough to include the child's bed and had even a sofa. It was very clean, which is always an important factor. The staff was very friendly and willing to solve any additional request that we had. The hotel had even a small elevator that made it easy to go up to our room with the baby's stroller. The location was perfect for us, quite close to San Marco (10 min walk), easy to access with the baby's stroller, 3 parks near the hotel, lots of restaurants and even farmacy an supermarket. Breakfast was thought based on the volume of guests, being a small hotel, but it had a bit of everything. It is a great option to stay at in Venice.

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The perfect place, I mean location, but see below "What didn't you like". It is just around ten minutes of walk to square of Saint Mark. A lot of cafeterias and restaurants around. "Coop" convenient store is nearby, around five minutes of walk, where you can buy almost everything you need. The warmest hotel I visited during my trip to Italy. Really the temperature in room was quite comfortable for January.

It is not an easy task to get from "Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia" train station to this hotel. You have two options: to walk - it might take around one hour or a bit more; you can take the water tram, it will cost you nine euros per person, the travel time is around thirty minutes.

We had a spacious, clean and comfortable apartment (part of the hotel) in Castello, at the start of Via Garibaldi which is close to all amenities , a lovely area, felt very safe and not too crowded with tourists, but yet lively with many choices of where to eat and shop etc. We went slightly off peak (end of March) which for us was a bonus (apart from some heavy rain, but that didn't hinder our experience). It's a short walk from the hotel/apartment to local attractions including San Marco. We spent 4 nights and would have stayed longer if possible. It was nice not having a car in sight, no roads, and travelling by water or walking. If coming from the Marco Polo Airport, get the blue line Alilaguna to Arsenale (€15 one way or €27 round trip/return) and it's a couple of minutes walk from there. There is an option of a water taxi, but we were told it would be €170 one way - couldn't justify that! The nicest place for food was next door to the hotel on the corner. Recommended by the hotel. But there are many options for all tastes.

We were unfortunate with the weather for a couple of days - but that's a gamble you take!