Hotel Palazzo Martinelli Dolfin

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The pros: the cleaning staff and staff communicating via message are responsive, friendly and helpful, the room was a good size. The cons: location; it says it’s 6 min walk to St. Marks but it’s 30, and it says 4 min walk to grand canal but it’s 13 (and I am young and in shape). They don’t give you the wifi code until your room is ready and they email you but if you don’t purchase an international data plan you’re screwed. My room was literally in the dining room and I got up before breakfast but could hear everything, partially because there are gaps in the door. If you’re a solo traveler and concerned for your safety that is alarming. Their “storage” for your luggage is an unlocked cabinet so you have to put your faith in humanity that people don’t steal it as there is no reception. The bathroom was so small anyone who was tall their knees would hit the wall. There’s no shelf in the bathroom to put your toiletries so you have to put them on the floor. They let you check in at 3 when most places allow at 2 and check out is at 10 when most places in Italy it is 11.

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I would not suggest staying at this SMART property. Orbitz sold us a room that would not accommodate our family, even though we included it in our search criteria. The hotel wanted to immediately uncharge us and would not be flexible with customer service to cancel our reservation. This was definitely NOT ideal. Maybe if you are young and traveling through europe it would be a good fit.

The hotel was on a quiet canal with what felt like a unique hidden door. The room was very large and comfortable. Communication in English via What’s App was very timely and helpful. It was nice to be able to drop our luggage at 7 am and spend the day in Venice before check in