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Al Ponte Antico HotelvsForesteria Valdese Venezia
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Al Ponte Antico Hotel ranks significantly better than Foresteria Valdese Venezia. Al Ponte Antico Hotel scores 90 with approval from 8 reviewers including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Al Ponte Antico Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Cannaregio 5768, Calle dell'Aseo, 30131 Venezia Italy
From $273/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Al Ponte Antico has taken the traditional Venetian hotel design idiom and run with it to create a baroque extravaganza."
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You'll need to book well ahead to secure one of the seven rooms or suites in this extremely popular hotel.
Fodor's "This 16th-century palace inn has lined its Gothic windows with tiny white lights, creating an inviting glow that's emblematic of the hospitality and sumptuous surroundings that await you inside." Full review
Rough Guide "This extremely plush four-star residenza, a few metres upstream of the Rialto Bridge, is one of the best small hotels in the city."
Time Out "In a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, with views over the Rialto bridge, Al Ponte Antico's exquisite little balcony overlooks the water, as do some doubles and suites." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Guests get plenty of personal attention at this intimate, family-managed property, and the free breakfast includes homemade pastries, crepes, eggs, fruit, and cold cuts." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A smiling host greets you at the padded, golden reception desk and whisks you up large, unabashedly lavish rooms with enough gilt to satisfy Louis XIV." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A joyful pastiche of Venetian style both in its bedrooms...and in the central living room which gives on to a delightful balcony with a view over the Grand Canal and bridge." Full review
Afar Magazine "We've stayed at the Hotel Al Ponte Antico now three times, and love it for the staff and location but the highlight is the patio: sitting out and having cappuccini in the morning and wine at sunset." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Once you recover from the surprise that staff magically knows your first name from the moment you arrive, you’ll be bowled over by the décor." Full review
Frommer's "Yes it’s expensive, but this is one of the most exclusive hotels in Venice, steps from the Rialto Bridge, with a private wharf on the Grand Canal—to indulge your James Bond fantasy, look no further" Full review
Foresteria Valdese Venezia Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Let's Go The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Sestiere Castello, 5170 Venezia VE Italy
From $52/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "Those lucky enough to get a room at this weathered, though elegant, 16th-century palazzo will find simple accommodations in a charming foresteria." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Run by the Waldensian and Methodist community, it offers dormitory accommodation as well as cosy private guest rooms, several of which are en suite."
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Remember to book well ahead to get a room in the welcoming Foresteria Valdese.
Rough Guide "Run by Waldensians, this hostel is installed in a wonderful palazzo at the end of Calle Lunga S. Maria Formosa."
Michelin Guide "Pleasant rooms, some with frescoes or canal views."
Let's Go "One of few places in Venice offering dorms, Foresteria is run by a Protestant church and is an oasis of value." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This hostel, run by the Waldensian Church, is set in a lovely 18th-century palazzo in a quiet but central location." Full review
Lonely Planet "Holy hostel: this rambling palace retreat owned by the Waldensian church has 1st-floor guest rooms with 18th-century frescoes by Bevilacqua, and canal views one floor up." Full review
