Hotel Locanda Vivaldi, Venice
Expert reviews
“Most of the 27 rooms have views — either of the side canal or the lagoon itself. The look is traditional — heavy drapes and deep colors — and for those wanting a more home-from- home experience, the hotel also has a hot tub-equipped apartment, Ca’ Bollani, in an adjacent building.”
What guests liked
- Lagoon views
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Great location
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
This hotel is situated strategically to make guests close to several interesting and exciting places within the city.
The hotel provides tourists and travelers with the perfect home to enjoy all the excitement of the city. The hotel is located centrally in the lively district of Venice; an excellent location for visitors in the city to easily reach the most exciting and interesting places.
The design hotel is beautiful and pleasing to the eye, making it attractive to visiting guests in the city. For the perfect place to stay when in Rome, look no further than the Hotel Locanda Viviani.
The hotel offers posh room options which are perfect for guests to enjoy the stunning view of the city and enjoy the freshness and tranquility of the city atmosphere.
The hotel is within short walking distances from landmarks and places of interest such as the Palazzo Grassi and the Palazzo Franchetti. The Rialto Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in the city of Venice is just a few minutes away by car from the hotel.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a work desk, a coffee maker, premium bedding options, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
The lounge/bar area is the ideal place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
The hotel offers the best value for money.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
25 March 2025
Our day was wonderful
The location of the property
The breakfast was overpriced
22 March 2025
Wonderful place to stay
The property is lovingly maintained & I it has lots of charm & the character. The entire staff is friendly, helpful, and they make you feel like their main job is to ensure all your needs are met
The only thing I can think of is that the pillows were a bit too soft for me
2 November 2024
we couldn't have been more pleased with the hotel, it's location, and it's charming and most attentive staff
Everything. Our view was right on the canal and it gave us a very different impression of Venice. The energy of the city really becomes a parent in the morning, looking out our windows on the canal.
We had no complaints and no disappointments
3 October 2024
Very disappointing
It’s in a great location. The staff was friendly
our room was very dark and both windows looked at a wall. It was warm and the AC didn’t work. Left a window open and got attacked by mosquitoes. Just realized they over charged us by several hundred Euros
17 September 2024
I will stay there again next time
Very nice and miss Fatima was excellent also the chicf was was so good
All excellent
26 August 2024
Excellently located stay in Venice
Convenient location; friendly staff
16 August 2024
Not good
In central part
Very small, not so clean
22 July 2024
Exceptional
Amazing view of Grand Canal and nearby main port. Plus, friendly staff! Room No. was 102 and the fireworks was in front!
6 May 2024
The hotel, which has a beautiful location, is run by a bad management.
The view from the hotel was beautiful.
When we arrived at the hotel, they directed us to a different room instead of the high-priced room we paid for. When we objected, they gave us the correct room. There's no need for these kinds of petty and meaningless tricks. Even though the problem was solved, it was upsetting.
22 April 2024
Wonderful Venetian hotel with amazing staff who made us feel very welcome.
Our room was incredible! We could listen to the sound of the water. Decor was beautiful too. And the staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
Loved everything!!
20 March 2024
Exceptional
Excellent position, very professional staff, highly recommended!
23 February 2024
Not bad
The location of the hotel and the staff of the hotel
Do not give us water in room , and we carry bags way back to the room they take two time payment from my credit card not good
26 December 2023
Exceptional
Everything about the hotel is beyond exception....Will definitely come again
14 December 2023
We loved Vivaldi
Best location! Good value of euros 😏
Tv didnt work in room and shower was too small for a man 😏.. but it was anyway ok
13 December 2023
Pleasant
perfect location with an excellent staff. easy to reach by boat.
breakfast was expensive in accordance with the avarage of Venice.
6 December 2023
Amazing little hotel on the Grand Canal
Although the hotel is a little dated, we loved it. Very "Pirates of the Caribbean" inside. The staff was very accommodating and even gave us an amazing canal view since it was off season. The bed was very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep. We would definitely stay here again.
The bathroom is a little small but the shower was more than decent once we figured out the different settings.
3 December 2023
Fantastic, couldn’t recommend more highly.
Everything about our stay was fabulous. Loved our huge room with fantastic views. Electronic shutters ensured it was quiet and dark at night. We had feared that the hotel might be a little dated however it was very clean and modern with lovely facilities. Really enjoyed the added touches like scented toilet paper and the weather forecast provided along with chocolates in the turn down service. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Location was ideal. Definitely intend to return.
Bed sheets could have been thicker - however this might be unfair as we did not ask for another blanket, I’m sure the hotel would have provided if we had asked.
28 November 2023
Relaxing great hotel right by transport station would stay there again
Location. staff.
Breakfast was same every morning
16 November 2023
Very perfect
The breakfast is great, the location is right on the Grand Canal and the view is beautiful. In addition, the overhead restaurant scenery is very good, you can go to have afternoon tea or drink. The room was clean, the hot water was flowing and the overall service was excellent. It is highly recommended.
If you are unlucky enough to be caught in a transport strike, you have to walk long distances with large suitcases or take expensive water taxis. Of course it's not the hotel's problem.
23 October 2023
Fabulous
The location was brilliant and very friendly, knowledgeable staff. The rooms were large and the roof top bar is the best!
16 October 2023
Very good
Location is just perfect, just across the ferry to take you to the other islands. St Mark square is pretty much close aswell. It's easy to get lost around the labyrinth style of little alleys around Venice, which that's what makes it special. So having your hotel close to St Mark square is a bonus, cause all streets lead to it.
13 October 2023
Pleasant
Good location.
Very dark room overlooking building work. Non of the reception staff were particularly friendly or welcoming. Porter was always cheerful. Overpriced for what it was. A reasonable 3 star rather than the 4 stars it is accredited with.
23 September 2023
I liked staying at Locanda Vivaldi so much that I re-booked for a further stay.
The location is exceptional - the city lies at the front door. The room was small but large enough for our stay. The hotel offers an excellent full breakfast that is served by courteous, efficient staff.
20 September 2023
Pleasant
Breakfast and service good
Receptionstaff not very approachable
13 September 2023
Fabulous
Loved this little hotel, the location is a very short walk from St. Mark's Square & overlooking St. Mark's basin. The room was clean, and service exceptional (call out to restaurant staff as nothing was too much trouble). The rooftop terrace is lovely for drinks, with the perfect view & people watching.
1 September 2023
Perfect
The location was perfect overlooking the water, the rooftop restaurant had amazing views and the food was divine
11 August 2023
We enjoyed a break in the comfort of a convenient beautiful location.
The location is excellent for our needs being a short walk into the main sights in one direction and a lovely peaceful area of Venice in the other. Also close to main Vaporetti stops. The breakfast was as described and there was plenty of choice and variety. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spotlessly cleaned every day and ours had a beautiful view. The shutters kept out a lot of noise and kept the room shady when needed. The staff were very helpful if needed, but not obtrusive. Reception are happy to organise a taxi or water transport if needed, and to book a meal at any of their hotels for residents . The rooftop restaurant views are amazing and we had lovely meal with family up there with excellent friendly service. We enjoyed our stay very much.
This is not at all a complaint but it might be helpful at breakfast to have the options written either on a card in the bedrooms or on the breakfast tables. The options were read out to us one at a time and we were invited to choose as they were read out without knowing the full range of options first. There also seemed to be confusion occasionally (with other guests) as to whether breakfast was included or not and some options included cooked breakfast. However the breakfast staff were very helpful, and tried to solve any needs that arose. It could be also helpful to know whether coffee or beverages are available during the day for residents. These are in no way complaints and we enjoyed our time in Venice very much.
11 June 2023
A brilliant location to discover Venice and in east walking distance to the Venice Architecture Biennale.
Absolutely brilliant location to discover Venice over looking the Grand Canal! Staff were really helpful arranging water taxi's to pick us up and drop us back to the the train station
Nothing
30 May 2023
Extremely good
Location exceptional Breakfast pretty good Restaurant upstairs great and staff very helpful Would definitely stay again
Very expensive
20 May 2023
Very good
View was poor from our room. Breakfast was great. Staff were very helpful and nice.
16 May 2023
Location was great.The staff were really helpful and friendly.
The staff were excellent.The roof top restaurant was amazing.The location was unbeatable.
Some of the furnishings looked a little tired.The shower cubicle was too small.
16 May 2023
Very good
location, location, location
it was wonderful
10 May 2023
Pleasant
The location was super and convenient for walk. All touristic attractions very close and nearby.
The room was very small, overall lighting of the room also was very poor.
6 April 2023
Excellent
Great Location close to everything. Very professional staff Federico, Tommaso and Rodney. Excellent meal at the rooftop restaurant. Beautiful sights from our bedroom window.
Really can’t think of anything negative to say about our stay. Every thing was very accommodating and wished we could have stayed a little longer. if we should ever go back this way we will stay at the Locanda.
19 March 2023
Recommend it and we will certainly come back.
The staff is wonderful, there was a misunderstanding about the room, they were very accomodative and tried to resolve it as soon as possible. The location is perfect, is 5 minutes by walk to the Piazza San Marco, the front rooms have direct view to the canal and there the Zaccaria boat terminal is right in front.
The photos in booking might not be totally what you will get. However, when we showed the pictures to the concierge from booking he tried to find us a room as we had seen in the pictures. Also, the breakfast, although we heard is very complete, we thought it was quite expensive.
17 March 2023
Fabulous location and wonderful staff/hotel!
Amazing location within minute from St Marks Square. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Views over the basin were beautiful from the room and the rooftop. Breakfast was expensive at €35 per person per day so didn’t sample it. Room was big and very comfortable, I would imagine in the busier months it might get noisy as it’s right on the front. Overall a wonderful stay!
The cost of breakfast, no tea/coffee facility in the room.
16 March 2023
apart from the lack restaurant it was perfect.
great location. clean and warm.
the restaurant which was advertised as a feature of this hotel was closed the entire time we stayed there.
22 February 2023
great staff, friendly & helpful
location excellent overlooking the lagoon, easy walking to Venice attractions
I can't think of anything i didn't like
9 February 2023
Fabulous
Location
The shower was dated and there was no water pressure
8 December 2022
Lovely hotel, lovely location
The welcome, the location, and the view from our hotel window. Stunning. Breakfast was lovely, lots of choice and cooked to order. The staff were all pleasant and friendly.
Whilst the staff were friendly and helpful, the rooftop bar seemed a bit cold and uninviting. Perhaps it's better in the warmer lighter months!
22 November 2022
Very good
The breakfast was good very attentive staff . Balcony room with views over the lake was gorgeous.
Only 1 english channel on tv. Had a child with me so he would have liked to watch some english channels.No beer at the bar!
17 November 2022
Very good
The staff are all super friendly and willing to help. The hotel even provide free transportation to Murano.
The breakfast was too boring. Not many choices. But also can be understood coz the chef needs to work as a chef and waitor, he was too busy. He cooked very nice.
14 November 2022
Small, clean European-style hotel with great location for sightseeing
Central location facing the lagoon in the old city (c. 10 min. walk along the waterfront to San Marco Square) with easy access to water taxis, ferries and gondolas; efficient, knowledgeable and friendly front desk personnel; room adequately sized for two people, with great view of the lagoon through a large window; roof-top dining room unattractive, but food and drink were good and our server was outstanding. Multi-choice breakfast was free, plentiful and delicious.
Room didn't have air conditioning so we had to open window for fresh air. But open window allowed in considerable noise because it was on second floor directly above promenade; we also were bothered by mosquitos at night because there was no screen to keep them out. Wall plugs were few and difficult to find; no U.S. phone or computer charging capability without a 110 v. adapter, which we had to borrow from the hotel. Lighting in the room, particularly over the bed, was poor and made reading difficult after dark.
14 November 2022
Very good
The location couldn't have been better and the room including the view was exceptional. Breakfast exceeded expectations and the breakfast staff were fantastic as well.
11 November 2022
Very good
Location was amazing right in the heart of Venice. Staff were good
No tea making facilities in the room was a big disappointment. Meaning use the mini bar or get room service for a drink at a cost everything in Venice is at a cost
10 November 2022
great location and views over looking Venice lagoon
great location, clean and comfortable friendly and helpful staff.
nothing
8 November 2022
Excellent location
The hotel is very well centrally located, the rooms are small but you can't complain as its an old island and that's what people should expect. What they could improve in my humble opinion are the breakfast room and food options. The staff is good, the receptionists were gentle and helpful. The location is the best part of this hotel. I wish the beds could have been comfier, the bathrooms were quite good, neat and clean. I did not have many hotel options either, as I booked it at the almost eleventh hour.
Beds were small and less comfy, and dark rooms, with very dim lights in the rooms. They split our two rooms far from each other which was a little bit of a hassle.
30 September 2022
Fabulous
The location was perfect The pillows and the bed very comfortable
The rooms were a bit small The shower was very small but functional
19 September 2022
Not if but when we go back we will definitely stay here again.
fantastic location mins walk form Marks square and Doge’s Palace
very traditional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Activities
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
23 April 2025
Wonderful location and staff.will definitely return next time in Venice