Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa – Adults Only

Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa – Adults Only Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa – Adults Only feels like discovering a secret that locals have been keeping to themselves. Tucked away on a quiet fondamenta in Dorsoduro, this five-star gem sits in what’s honestly the most authentic part of Venice — you know, where actual Venetians still live and work. The entrance is understated in that effortless Italian way, but once you step inside, you immediately understand why this place commands such attention. There’s this immediate sense of intimacy and sophistication that larger luxury hotels just can’t replicate.

The Dorsoduro Advantage

Here’s what I love about staying in Dorsoduro — it’s Venice without the tourist chaos, but you’re still walking distance from everything that matters. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is practically next door, and the Accademia Bridge is just a pleasant stroll away. What really struck me is how couples seem to gravitate toward this area (apparently they rate the location 8.9 out of 10), and I get it completely. You can actually have a romantic dinner without fighting crowds, then wander back through quiet campos under streetlights. The hotel’s location score of 9.1 makes perfect sense when you experience the neighborhood firsthand.

Luxury Redefined

The adults-only policy transforms the entire atmosphere — there’s this sophisticated calm that permeates everything. Each room feels more like a private retreat than a hotel accommodation, with that particular attention to detail that only boutique properties can achieve. The private spa element isn’t just marketing speak either; they’ve created these intimate wellness spaces that feel worlds away from Venice’s bustling streets. I mean, after a day of navigating crowds at San Marco, sinking into their spa facilities feels like pure indulgence.

Morning Rituals

Breakfast here actually surprised me — they’ve managed to balance Italian tradition with modern dietary needs without making it feel forced. The continental spread includes proper Italian pastries and coffee (thank goodness), but they’ve also thoughtfully included gluten-free options that don’t feel like afterthoughts. What I appreciated most was the buffet setup that never felt crowded or rushed. You can linger over your cappuccino while planning your day, watching Venice wake up through the windows — it’s honestly one of those simple pleasures that makes a trip memorable.

Why Guests Love It

This isn’t the kind of place you choose just for bragging rights or Instagram photos. Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa works because it understands what sophisticated travelers actually want — authentic luxury without the pretense, prime location without the chaos, and personal service without feeling intrusive. The combination of Dorsoduro’s artistic soul, the hotel’s intimate scale, and that adults-only tranquility creates something pretty special. When you’re paying five-star prices in Venice, you want to feel like you’ve discovered something extraordinary, not just booked another luxury hotel — and that’s exactly what this place delivers.

Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa – Adults Only Accommodations

Reviews of Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa – Adults Only

• Mercedes from Spain – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

  The staff was amazing, incredibly kind and helpful. The hotel was cozy, quiet, and very well located. The room was very big, comfy and quiet. Everything was perfect and the staff( everybody), made our trip unforgettable. I couldn’t recommend a better place.
  
  What could be improved: Just to say something is that there was no way to switch off the batroom light. Other than that anything to say

• Julia from United Kingdom – 23 March 2025 (9/10)

  Gorgeous quirky hotel. Amazing arrival by water taxi and would highly recommend. Arrival and departure drinks were a lovely touch.

• Matthew from United States – 18 February 2025 (9/10)

  We were warmly welcomed to the property and quickly checked in. We arrived early and the room wasn't ready, but they offered to hold our bags and place them in the room for us. They also offered coffee and cookies while we checked in. After a day of play and returning later in the evening, we were greeted by name and shown to our room.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was just as expected, no complaints.

• Gary from United States – 19 November 2024 (9/10)

  This place is a 6 star experience. This place makes you feel like a star. The hotel itself is just amazing. The staff were just wonderful. They helped in any way they could.
  
  The room was great. The bed was a little hard for our liking. They have an elevator and that was great. They took things to room.
  
  What could be improved: They had breakfast but there was an additional cost and it would have been nice to know upfront.

• Ewan from United Arab Emirates – 14 November 2024 (9/10)

  Beautiful boutique hotel a little off the beaten track, which was a huge bonus for us. Its location feels much more like "real Venice" than the more touristy area around Piazza San Marco. We loved our stay and will stay there again next trip.
  
  What could be improved: Can't think of anything.

• Raymond from United Kingdom – 13 November 2024 (9/10)

  It was a great holiday from beginning to the end . All the staff were friendly and charming plus a fantastic breakfast .
  
  What could be improved: Not having a chest of drawers in the room but I’m sure they would have put one in if I had asked them so that’s my fault .

• Yasin from United Kingdom – 10 November 2024 (9/10)

  Looked really nice!!!
  Anna was a great!!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really!

• Alicja from United Kingdom – 26 October 2024 (9/10)

  The hotel is located in 17th century building, style of the hotel is nothing like I’ve seen before, very distinguished and stylish. Beds were very comfortable, probably the best I’ve had a chance to sleep on. Finally, the staff was very polite and attentive. I also loved the fact that this was an adult only hotel (despite being a parent 😉
  
  What could be improved: –

• Melissa from Australia – 19 October 2024 (8/10)

  A grand beauty in Venice and is a beautiful property with a lush garden and opulent rooms. I was in the Canal Room which had a wonderful view of the canal and equipped with a desk where I could write while looking at the lovely view. The breakfast was excellent with a range of options and cooked eggs on demand.
  
  What could be improved: My room was a bit warm on the 2nd floor and often needed to make use of an electric pedestal fan to make the room comfortable. I also noticed across the hotel and in my room small instances of chipped paint or frayed material suggesting that behind the beauty the hotel is a little tired. While most of the staff were excellent, I did struggle with getting some assistance in understanding what pending strike information and was told to just calle the rail company (which I did and thankfully was not affected by the strike).

• Syed from Pakistan – 27 September 2023 (9/10)

  Location is good, you will feef the nice atmosphere.
  
  What could be improved: Slightly far main main train station, so you need to use water taxi

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