Abbazia Hotel - Venice

Firstly location - although not in a pretty position next to a canal, one advantage of this hotel is that it's close to a major Vaparetto stop, and the railway station, so not a long way to wheel your suitcases! Although not attractive from outside, the hotel inside is nice, with a large, comfortable lounge, and peaceful garden, and adequate breakfast room. The rooms are perhaps a little dark, but well equipped and comfortable. Our bathroom had a bath and wall-shower (with no screen), our friends had a full shower cubicle with no bath, so if you have a preference it would be worth saying so on booking. The breakfast was plentiful and fine for anyone (like us) who doesn't want any sort of cooked breakfast. The staff were helpful but not intrusive. In summary we'd happily return for another long weekend.

The hotel was located just 5 min from train station. Staff were helpful and friendly. Rooms were adequate and clean. Early wake up call from church bell each day though. Would book a stay there again on our next visit.

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Arrived in Venice by train, the hotel couldn't be closer, approx 200 yards. We departed from the Bus terminal, again very close, just over the grand canal so excellent location with regards to ease for travelling. Charming building with nice garden. Staff were excellent, courtious, helpful, informative, offered detailed advice on directions & transport. The room was comfortable, minibar reasonably priced, T.V. Safe in room. Double wardrobe with hangers. Spacious bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet & basin with complimentary toiletries. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels daily. Breakfast was good. The usual cereal, pastries, cakes, yoghurts, bread, jams, cold meats & cheese, fresh fruit, fruit salad, juice & coffee. Bar in the hotel was reasonably priced compared to bars & restaurants. Venice is notoriously expensive so be prepared to spend. The area the hotel is in is very busy due to the close proximity to railway & bus station and the streets arn't as up market as in the centre nearer to St Marks & Rialto. However as the hotel is down a narrow alley it was very quiet. Overall very impressed with the hotel, in our opinion exceeds its 3 stars. On departure we left our luggage and returned to use the bathroom to change and freshen up prior to flight home. No lift in the hotel so anyone with mobility problems may struggle. Would highly recommend this hotel for value for money, convenience & staff.

Remarkably quiet spot in the middle of Venice, with very friendly and helpful staff, in particularly Matteo who made us so welcome at the start of our Honeymmon with a bottle of Prosecco. Would highly recommend this hotel as it is close to everything.

Very friendly welcome, given free drinks in lovely garden whilst waiting for our room to be ready even though we were too early , Staff very friendly and couldn't be more helpful.Hotel accomodation is excellent with large lounge , pleasent enclosed garden,well appointed roomsand good breakfast selection . Position is excellant next to the St Luca train station but with no noise . will choise agian if we visit Venice again

Close to the train station so those who travel by train with big luggage do not have to lug them around to a far away location. The terrace is pleasant and is a little retreat away from all the action right when you step your foot outside the alleyway onto the busy streets.

This hotel is highly recommended if you want covenience. Great location and the full breakfast is good. All of the front desk staffs were very friendly. The hotel has no elevator but they are willing to carry your luggages for you.Expect to hear the church bell next door in the morning. I would highly recommend this hotel for the price and convenience.

The hotel was easy to find, only being a short distance from the train station. On arrival and throughout our stay the staff were extremely helpful and polite, they gave us a map, made reservations, even gave me an unbrella when it rained. The garden and lounge were lovely and made a great oasis from the busy hot streets. Our room was well furnished and very clean but on the small side. Breakfast was good and the bar prices were very reasonable especially given how expensive it was else where in Venice. The hotel was 20 mins walk from Piazza San Marco and 15 to the rialto bridge. The walk is pleasant but there is always the water bus. The general area of the hotel is very touristy so you you have an hundreds of places to eat and drink, just be aware that the coke is more expensive than the wine. Great stay, would stay there again.

To the uninitiated, Venice is a very difficult place to navigate in the middle of the night. We were fortunate in that the Abbazia is easy to locate and very near the bus drop-off and the train station. The staff went out of their way to make our trip fantastic with restaurant recommendations, directions, currency exchange, detailed maps and train schedules for a day trip. This is a great place to stay in Venice!

Charming old-fashioned hotel. Enjoyed the lovely garden for breakfast and also to rest after a busy day..

Our visit was going to be a one off but after finding this hotel I know we will be back. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff helped make our trip even better. The breakfast is better than most, the garden is lovely and we found it easy to get a table outside every day. The Abbazia is just a really nice place to stay, especially if you want to explore beyond Venice.

The hotel was very comfortable, The room was immaculate and the staff were just so helpful. I had my doubts when walking up the small street to the hotel but was pleasantly surprised. It is in a great location and easy to travel to the airport and around the city. I have already recommended it to others.

Location near train station is very convenient, especially since local transportation cost is so high.

it's close to train station and easy to be found the service is good, the room space no lift, so may not be good for elderly or disableds close to the church, so we were woken up in the early morning by the bell

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This room was definitely better than expected for the price we paid. It's very close to the train station, which made suitcase trasport easy. It is a bit far from everything else in Venice, but we were expecting to walk to see the sights. The bells are annoying - 7am and noon everyday I think. If you're planning on getting up that early, it's not an issue. Otherwise, bring earplugs. We did have a spider infestation in the room, but other than that everything has been upgraded and both the room and bathroom were very spacious.

Nice courteous staff,good proximity to rail terminal and water bus.

We stayed at this hotel for two nights. It is VERY close to the train station, but down a quiet "alley". The included breakfast was very nice. Our room was fairly small, but quaint; the bathroom was roomy by European standards. The front desk staff were very friendly, and helped us choose good restaurants and gave us excellent transportation information.

Location is very close to train station and boat stops. The hotel has a small private garden which is a great place to have breakfast. Overall, nicest stay I had in Italy. Not plush but a convenient and comfortable place to stay.

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The Abbazia is only one block from the train station. Very convenient. The staff went out of their way to welcome us and make us feel comfortable. The room was big and clean. A delicious and free breakfast buffet awaited us each morning. The only drawbacks were no shower (bathtub only), and the church bells that woke us promptly at 8:00am.

If you travel to Venice by train, this hotel is for you. Get off the train and turn the corner and you are there. No elevator but staff is available to help you with your luggage. While walking around we saw many tourists dragging suitcases behind them looking for their hotel. Don't punish yourself, a stay here is well worth it. Hotel offered a nice breakfast and free wi-fi for my I-phone (get password at desk). Booked a triple room which was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and went out of their way to make things pleasant. We will stay there again.

Hotel is so easy to get to from the train station. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice and clean and was nice to have a whirlpool tub in the bathroom. The only drawback is there is not lift in the hotel so meant we had to go up a couple flights of stairs. The hotel did have someone carry up our bags when we checked in so that was nice.

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We stayed at the Abazzia for two nights, the hotel was easy to find, perfectly located in the Ferrovia district, within 5 minutes walking distance from the bus, trains, taxis and vaperetto's. The hotel itself was very beautiful inside, the arcitechure was awe-inspiring. We had a superior room which was very nice and very clean, the bathroom was spotless and the service was outstanding, the concierge 'Matteo' was very helpful and very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Being next to a church you will be woken up early by the sound of the bells calling people to prayer, people have complained on this site about this but this is a catholic country and to be expected. We actually found it a very good wake up call to get up, get ready and go out exploring. Around the corner of the hotel you will find a variety of cheap coffee shops, especially Cafe Brek, the eateries may look old but they offer great food at great prices. Overall the hotel is an perfect choice and ideally located. Without question we would stay there again on our return to Venice. Many thanks to the hotel and its staff for a very enjoyable stay.

Several hundred yards from the train station and the Grand Canal--convenient. The street to the hotel is a narrow alley--you may pass it without knowing--we did. The front desk was extraordinarily helpful. The room was clean and cozy. Breakfast was a plus. Yes, the bells rang and rang in the morning--but living in a former monastery had charm.

Excellent hotel. Very friendly staff. The room was very good, a lot of space. Everyhing in excellent condition. Very clean all the time.

From the moment we arrived from the train station, we were treated extemely well by the staff. They were cheerful, helpful and all smiles. The bathrooms are fantastic, the service as well. Would definetly stay here again!!!

Had to ask directions a couple of times on reaching Venice but it was well worth the wait. Entrance down a side street but, once inside, the quality of the accommodation was obvious. Our room was spacious and very comfortable including a walk-in wardrobe. The hotel is centrally located not far from the railway and bus stations which is handy if you need to drag your cases to and from the hotel. Staff were multilingual and very helpful and friendly. Well recommended

Hotel Abbazia is extraordinarily convenient, a few hundred yards from the train terminal, up a narrow alley. Although the lobby is nothing special, there is a wonderful common room - warmly decorated and comfortable, and a lovely outdoor area. The rooms were recently remodeled, with very modern bathrooms, and rather uninteresting decor. The only annoyance was the adjacent convent which rang its steeple bell every day at approximately 7 am, for at least 100 consecutive "Dings". It was especially unwelcome on Jan 1st. The seasonal rate for this hotel was quite high, so I'm rating it only a 3 for value, but it is a very pleasant and convenient hotel

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My husband and I spent only one night here, and we found it very good and also very handy that it was so close to the train station, since we had three heavy bags with us. the room was quiet and clean. They overdid it with the heating which was running at full blast, and we had to turn it off and we even slept with open windows, but apart from that I would definitely recommend it.

If you want to stay near train station, this is a good hotel. Large room size was nice and breakfast was good. Entry door was very inconvenient to enter with suit cases, but the hotel staff just watched. Later, we found out that if you open the doors all the way, they could stay open. No elevator. A staff will help carrying suit cases up if you ask. No shower curtain. Over all, it was a satisfactory stay.

I was really impressed with this hotel! location is really central -close to train/bus station and town center. Spacious lovely room, nice and warm. Great value for money. Friendly and helpful staff -we were there under the floods and they did everything they could to help us out. Good breakfast as well. Would absolutly recommend this hotel!!

A great hotel for a visit to Venice. Only a 3 minute walk from the St Lucia train station. Also close to water taxis and bus station. Located in a good neighborhood with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Resonably priced with good breakfast. Would stay again.

The Abbazia is just a couple minutes walk from the main car parks in Venice and right next to the train station, so the location is incredibly convenient. The staff were truly excellent - very friendly and helpful at all times. We had a great stay!

This is an excellent hotel. The facility is first rate and well maintained. The location is very convenient to the train station, water taxi's, restaurants, and shopping. Best of all was the friendliness of the staff. They did all they could to make our stay enjoyable. I will come back here again.

We had never stayed overnight in Venice before...simply made one day trips in and out. We were a little worried about picking a place and taking a chance. I know the hotel is listed as three stars...and I think it should be higher. It's location, near the train station, Plaza Roma, water taxi systems, and the ports makes it idea for a quick visit before a cruise...as we did. Found a great little restaurant just across the bridge from the hotel. Great pizza, calzone, and beer. Oh, be sure to try the hot chocolate around Venice, blew my mind when they asked if I wanted a spoon...you'll soon understand...it was great. We made another one day stop in Venice between cruise vacations...back to back. Made a stop at the hotel. They recognized us, welcomed us to use facilities, and greeted us like long lost relatives. I'd definitedly stay again.

When we saw the narrow alleyway the hotel was in we were not expexting such a beautiful little hotel. The staff were friendly and the rooms lovely. The couirtyard is a suprise and although it was November we would love to come back in the summer to enjoy a nice glass of wine when we return from a days site seeing. The breakfast was good and the building very well restored. It is a 15 minute waterbus ride ro St Marks Square but this area has lots of shops and cafe's nearby. I would stay here again.

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Rooms are small but,great location to the train station,busy retail street,and vaporetta.We found good restaurants near bye and it was easy to get around from that location.Hotel is very friendly and helpful.They have a nice lounge bar area.Also,a very nice courtyard inbetween the rooms.Breakfast was very good with good service.

The hotel is conveniently located close to the train station, but not convenient to any major sights. The room was quiet and comfortable. We could not get used to a two foot by two foot shower, but that was the only detractor. The breakfast was sumptuous and included meats and fruits, as well as a friendly waitstaff. The front desk staff was fluent in English and very helpful with suggestions and arranging activities. They also stamped and mailed our postcards at no cost.

Tony and I have been coming to Venice each year for the last 6 and have stayed in a different hotel each time. We stayed in some nice ones but they never ticked all the boxes e.g location, size of room, decent lounge/bar, garden, service, overall feel of the place. However, the Abbazia hotel does just that for us and now we have a hotel we can return to every year we visit Venice.

The Abbazia Hotel is very convenient to the train station in Venice. Just a few minutes and you are there. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautiful and the rooms very comfortable and clean. I will definitely stay here if I should ever get to Venice again and recommend it to everyone I know. I thought the church bells in the morning were all just a part of the charm (and a great alarm clock). They do not have an elevator but they will have someone carry your bags up and down for you when you are checking in and out. I loved this place!!

Lovely building. Near vaporetto stop that goes everywhere. Great holiday.

Abbazia is a great hotel with excellent staff in an interesting building. The hotel is very peaceful and a lovely place to retreat to after a busy day in Venice. We didn't find the morning bells as noisy as other reviewers have mentioned. The location is good, it's easy to get to all areas of Venice from the hotel by foot or boat. Being near to the railway and bus stations means there is no need to drag heavy bags over bridges, as we saw so many other people struggling to do. I thoroughly recommend this hotel and we will definitely be back.

This hotel was outstanding in every aspect. The staff was awesome! The room was spacious! The breakfast was excellent! The lounge area 1st class! The location, about 5 minutes from the train station, was unbeatable! This is not to mention that the hotel itself is like staying in a historical monument...beautiful. The Abbazia really made our stay in Venice one of the greatest experiences we had in Europe.

Hotel was so easy to find once we got out of train station and only 15 mins from St. Marks Piazza and all the highlights of Venice. Google directions were spot on. Lots of good places to eat around there and we were happy. Bathroom/bedroom was excellent and is comfortable. The part of the hotel we stayed in looks like it's been recently renovated.

We couldn't have been more pleased with Hotel Abbazia. First, the location is outstanding. After 12+ hours of traveling, all you want to do is get to your hotel and collapse. The hotel is a very quick walk from the bus station where the airport shuttle drops you off. And it is literally right next door to the train station. There is also a Vaporetto station right in front so it is very easy to get around the island. The staff was very friendly and spoke some of the best English we encountered anywhere in Italy. They helped make restaurant reservations and explained how to use the phone system. For the money this is the best deal in town and we would definitely return.