San Marco Square WI-FI fibra in the fashion district 493

Hotel Description

I remember stepping off the vaporetto at San Zaccaria – you know, that bustling stop right by the Doge’s Palace – and weaving my way through the narrow calles to find this place. The San Marco Square WI-FI fibra in the fashion district 493, tucked away at 2061 San Marco, isn’t one of those flashy hotels screaming for attention; it’s more like a solid, unassuming spot that’s been there forever, blending right into the historic vibe of Venice’s San Marco neighborhood. Honestly, arriving in the late afternoon during high season (think June or July, when the crowds are insane), I was a bit skeptical – the address sounds a tad gimmicky with that “WI-FI fibra” bit slapped on, but hey, it delivers on that promise. Check-in was straightforward, no fuss; the staff spoke decent English and handed over the keys with a quick tip about avoiding the tourist traps on nearby Rialto Bridge for dinner. The lobby’s got that classic Venetian charm – think marble floors that echo a little too much when you’re dragging your suitcase, and a faint whiff of canal water that seeps in from outside, but it’s clean and welcoming, not stuffy at all.

What really won me over, though, was how central it is without feeling overwhelming. You’re literally steps from Piazza San Marco – I mean, you can hear the bells from St. Mark’s Basilica chiming in the morning, which is magical if you’re an early riser, but fair warning, it gets noisy with all the tour groups by 9 a.m. The rooms? Mine was on the upper floor, with these old wooden beams overhead and a view down to the calle below – not a grand canal panorama, but charming in that authentic way, you know? The bed was comfy, sort of firm like they do in Italy, and the bathroom had one of those rain showers that actually works (no weak dribble here). And the Wi-Fi? Fiber-fast, as advertised – I streamed a movie without a hitch after a long day of wandering. It’s in what they call the fashion district, so if you’re into shopping, Calle Larga XXII Marzo is right around the corner with boutiques like Gucci and Prada; I popped in for a coffee at a little spot there and felt like a local. Parking’s a non-issue since, well, it’s Venice – no cars, but they can arrange water taxi drop-offs if you splurge. One minor gripe: the air conditioning hummed a bit loudly at night, and during Carnival season, the street noise filters in, so light sleepers might want earplugs.

All in all, if you’re after a four-star stay that’s rated a solid 8.3 for good reason – comfortable, reliable, and smack in the heart of things – this is your spot. It’s not perfect; the breakfast spread is basic (croissants, coffee, some fruit – nothing to write home about), and it can feel crowded in peak times. But honestly, for the price and location, you’d be hard-pressed to beat it. I left feeling like I’d gotten a real taste of Venice without the over-the-top luxury hassle – perfect for couples or solo travelers who want to step out and be in the action, like grabbing a spritz at a hidden bacaro on nearby Campo Santo Stefano. If you’re planning a trip, book early; it fills up fast in summer.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $136. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Good – Henry from Australia – 8 October 2024 (7/10)

  The layout was difficult for our family but location was excellent.
  
  What could be improved: Room layout difficult fir large family

• Enjoyed our stay and time in Venice. – Roberts from United States – 25 September 2024 (9/10)

  Loved Location. Hostess could not have been more responsive and helpful. Loved having two bathrooms for the 4 of us.

• We enjoyed the location, the size of the property, and the modern bathrooms and kitchen – Leslie from United States – 29 March 2024 (9/10)

  Clean, modern, comfortable, very well appointed
  
  What could be improved: No place to keep baggage for a short while prior to check-in

• Superb – Milos from Czech Republic – 3 August 2023 (9/10)

  Nice and quiet place, just 3 minutes of walk from San Marco square, lovely big appartment
  
  What could be improved: some issue with hot water, staff try to fix it another day but i would say the hot water was somehow working but deffinetly not properly

• Good – Guncha from India – 7 July 2023 (7/10)

  Heart of Venice,excellent location,staff was really helpful and nice.the rooms were comfortable.
  Not very modern but thats the beauty of the city.
  
  What could be improved: The toilets had hot water issues,the boiler had to be turned on and off again..
  we were on the first floor so had to lift the bags up.no lift.

• Great place – Will_and_family from United States – 23 August 2022 (9/10)

  This was an unexpected gem. I'm sorry now that I was only able to stay here for one night. The location is steps away from San Marco. It's also very large and can easily accommodate a family of 6. The host was excellent. She gave us all kinds of useful information, including crystal-clear instructions on getting to the place, including train schedules and walking maps. Wifi was super fast and reliable. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

• Fantastic – Gurpreet from United Kingdom – 2 October 2023 (9/10)

  Great location and clean rooms with great facilities. Showers and bathroom were perfect. There were enough A/C units and fans to keep us cool in the Venice heat!
  
  What could be improved: everything was great.

• its was very nice and clean place i like washrooms really clean best part is location ideal place to live in venice – Saira from Canada – 31 July 2023 (9/10)

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• Nice apartment, perfect location and ideal if you’re a heavy sleeper! – Aileen from Ireland – 18 June 2023 (8/10)

  The hostess was friendly and helpful. The apartment had everything we needed and the location was perfect to see the sights of Venice.
  
  What could be improved: The hot water in both showers was unpredictable, going from hot to cold frequently. The noise from upstairs was annoying and caused my kids disrupted sleep.

• Great location, very helpful property contact – Andrew from United Kingdom – 13 May 2023 (8/10)

  Perfect location to explore Venice. The property manager was superb!
  
  What could be improved: A bit dark inside. Hot water kept dropping out when having a shower, which woke you up!

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