Review of Hotel Arlecchino 3*

My mother and I stayed here in November of last year and enjoyed it very much. The staff was very helpful and it was very conveniently located. I have to say, it was difficult getting the mass amount of luggage over the two bridged from the bus terminal to the hotel, but would have been much more difficult if it were located ANYWHERE else. Althought the room was fairly small for US standards, for European standards I think it is about average size. The bathroom was fairly large and had good water pressure. Everything was clean and well kept. The best part was the fact that we had a balcony that over looked the bus terminal. This building even had an elevator, which I understnad that some of the smaller hotels lack. It was very small, but large enough to carry our bags up. We couldn't ride with them, but none the less. We didn't have to carry them up to the 4th floor. The staff was very accommadating in regards to holding our baggage for us on the day of checkout, before we headed over to the ship. This is an excellent location for cruisers coming in a day or two early. If you are looking for a hotel near St Marks or close to the Pont de Vecchio, it is not as convenient. We were able to walk to the Square but it took a while to find it. We had never been to Venice before, which accounts for that. We didn't eat in the restaurant there, but if the others say that it was good, I would go for it. I found it difficult to find food in Venice with the flavor I was hoping for. I actually lost weight on the cruise. If you find good food, eat, whether you are hungry or not. I love the Hotel Arlecchino. I would go back in a heart beat. Best tip, under pack.