Londra Palace VeneziavsForesteria Valdese Venezia
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Londra Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Foresteria Valdese Venezia. Hotel Londra Palace scores 80 with endorsements from 9 publications such as Fodor's, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
Londra Palace Venezia Show All Reviews
Riva Degli Schiavoni, 4171, 30122 Venice
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This 19th-century neo-Gothic palace is one of the best values on the prime real estate of the Riva degli Schiavoni." Full review
Concierge
"Two 19th-century hotels combined in 1900, this Grand Canal property is a block from St. Mark's Square,."
Travel + Leisure
"Historic palazzo with original 19th-century furnishings and unbeatable lagoon views, located minutes from the Piazza San Marco, at a nice price." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Elegance, excellent service and spacious rooms characterize this luxury hotel."
Time Out
"Today, the Londra Palace is elegant but restrained, offering traditional-style rooms furnished with antiques and paintings." Full review
Star Service
"At Ponte de la Pieta, fronting perhaps the busiest promenade in Europe, this hotel is prime tourist real estate." Full review
Star Service
"This is an outstanding hotel that frames high-end contemporary finishes against an exquisite period backdrop." Full review
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Try to avoid the dark courtyard rooms, those near the noisy elevator, and those on the top floor that have sloping mansard roofs, impinging on the already scant space.
Fodor's
"The vista must have been pleasing to Tchaikovsky, who wrote his Fourth Symphony here in 1877. The staff is top-notch, as are the restaurant and the bar." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A small and elegant four-pearl hotel that overlooks the Venetian Lagoon, just east of the San Zaccaria vaporetto stop and a five-minute walk from St. Mark's Square." Full review
Jetsetter
"Live like a modern-day doge in this beautifully restored neo-gothic palace with breathtaking waterfront views." Full review
Foresteria Valdese Venezia
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 Telegraph
7.0
"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