Hotel Pausania

The staff were absolutely incredible, so friendly and helpful! Breakfast was simple but done well, everything was fresh and clearly labelled. Room was a lovely size, beds exceptionally comfortable and bathrooms very clean.

Location, styling, calm and peaceful away from crowds yet in the heart of Venice.

Location, great staff, sparkling new bathroom, nespresso in room, easy recharging with usb ports, comfy bed, lovely communal room upstairs.mini bar clearly marked out free water bottles with tea and coffee, there were even slippers! Also beautiful murano glass light fittings everywhere

I booked a room at Hotel Pausania via booking.com from Venice Marco Polo, panicking because my flight had been cancelled and there were no available flights that same night, nor for the following day. The journey back was horrid - lugging suitcases up and down canal bridge stairs in the dark and the rain. When I arrived at Hotel Pausania, soaked, I couldn't have felt more reassured. The evening reception staff member sympathised with the double whammy of weather and the cancelled flight and, when I asked for a drink to take the edge off, he went out of his way to get one. It was also very reasonably priced The hotel is an historical building, and details have been masterfully retained, while incorporating modern amenities, such as a lift and air con. My room, with its gold brocade and dark wood, worked perfectly with the ceiling artworks and huge windows. Additionally, everything, including the bathroom, was sparklingly clean. The following morning, the reception staff member was so patient with my determination to communicate in Italian and assured me that my bags could be stored securely. While out, I discovered that there was a transport strike, which would disrupt my passage to the airport. Returning to the hotel, I was given the information that I needed. Instead of paying an exorbitant (€80) taxi fare, I paid €15 and travelled by boat to Marco Polo in plenty of time. This brings me to the hotel’s position. Hauling luggage up and down canal bridge stairs is no fun. Hotel Pausania is located a 5 minute FLAT walk from Ca’Rezzonico, where you can get the Alilaguna to the airport. I wouldn't have known this without hotel staff knowledge and help. The canal-side location is also right by the Leonardo da Vinci museum and a short walk from Galleria dell’Academia, as well as from San Margarita, which has loads of well-priced bars and restaurants It started as an emergency stay but will be my first port of call when I’m next in Venice. Thank you.

Lovely staff. Good location and map provided of the city . Great community living room on 2nd floor. Excellent for afternoon or evening conversation or treading a book.