Pensione Accademia - Villa MaravegevsOltre Il Giardino
Both Oltre Il Giardino and Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege ranks slightly higher than Oltre Il Giardino. Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege comes in at #9 in Venice with accolades from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege
Dorsoduro 1058, 30123 Venice
From $138/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"You'll have to reserve far in advance to get any room here, let alone one overlooking the breakfast garden, which is snuggled into the confluence of two canals." Full review
Concierge
"This pretty, secluded 17th-century palazzo, set in a quiet area of Dorsoduro just off the Grand Canal, has two wonderfully lush gardens—perfect for relaxing on warm afternoons before dinner."
Fodor's
"Gothic-style "villa" where accommodations are charmingly decorated with a connoisseur's eye." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"After traversing the pretty garden, where an excellent buffet breakfast can be enjoyed, it’s the courtesy of the staff that is memorable."
Rough Guide
"Once the Russian embassy, this three-star seventeenth-century villa has a devoted following, not least on account of its garden."
Time Out
"In spite of the not always friendly staff, it's perennially popular with visitors seeking comfortable pensione-style accommodation." Full review
Star Service
"A 15-minute walk from St. Mark's Square, this endearing throwback is a blissful reminder of just how delightful Venice can be." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With two lovely gardens flanked by canals, and an old-fashioned air in a less-touristy zone, the three-star Pensione Accademia — Villa Maravege has a genteel, throw-back charm." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 27-room Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege is a charming mid-range option in the artsy Dorsoduro neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Step through the ivy-covered gate of this 17th-century garden villa just off the Grand Canal, and you’ll forget you’re a block from the Accademia." Full review
Oltre Il Giardino
Oltre Il Giardino San Polo, 2542 Venezia Italy
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
Concierge
"This charming boutique hotel concealed behind a high gate near the Frari basilica is a true home from home."
Lonely Planet
"Live the design-magazine dream in this garden villa brimming with historic charm and modern comforts." Full review
Rough Guide
"This tranquil villa, formerly owned – briefly – by Alma Mahler, has been converted into an immensely stylish six-room hotel."
Oyster
Upscale
"All of the comfortable rooms blend classic and modern touches and overlook a serene garden which is a rare find in Venice." Full review
Time Out
"Mother and son Alessandra Zambelli and Lorenzo Muner welcome guests to their stylish yet homely hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"Airy, individually decorated guest rooms face a large garden, an oasis of peace (especially in high season)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With just six simple, stylish rooms tucked away behind the Frari church, furnishings are tasteful, and the peaceful garden dominates the landscape and grounds." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"More country house than Venetian palazzo and boasts that Venetian rarity: a garden. Décor is comfortable-contemporary, with great beds and lovely views over the greenery." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It looks like a country villa, and its windows and doors open onto a lovely patch of exuberant greenery." Full review