This hotel was chosen for us as wedding guests, and we were very pleased with the experience from the atmosphere to the accommodation, to the staff. We had a room with a king-size bed and a balcony that opened onto a tranquil landscape and a pool below us. The bed was very comfortable, especially with the wonderfully supportive pillows that they offered. The bathroom itself was spacious, although the shower unit was a bit tight, and there was no lock to the sliding door. The room was inviting, there were zero smells in the wooden cabinet/closet, and the lighting in the room gave the space a cozy feel. Everything was very clean as well without smelling like chemicals. In May, there was no AC or heating in the room, just the heated towel rack in the bathroom, but there were extra blankets for cool nights. It was perfect, actually, and much more environmentally friendly than what we would have defaulted to. The breakfast selection was decent, with a variety of pastries, ham, cheese, fruit, yogurt, cereal, as well as coffee, tea, and juices. We discovered ACE juice, which gives you a boost in vitamins A, C, and E :) To get ready for the big event, the front desk kindly let us borrow an iron and ironing board the night before. The hairdryer in the bathroom was a good one, not like the ultra-loud “toys” one might expect in many chain hotels. There was no counter at the sink to lay out any makeup, but the lighting (natural light) was better in the main room anyway, if you have your own mirror. The hotel staff were delightful, kind, and helpful. Leonardo was particularly attentive to our needs and generous with his time throughout our two-night stay. He helped us find our way to the Venice-bound bus stop with a labeled sketch and a tip about a potential shortcut. (Note: for the 53E bus to Venice, you can either buy tickets in the tobacco shop across the street from the bus stop or use a credit card to “tap and go” as you board the bus.) This was our first family trip to Italy, and this hotel was a wonderful way to get started.
