Hotel Londra Palace

I was never so happy to be persuaded to blow my budget on a hotel room. This hotel turned a great trip to Venice into a lifetime experience. Here are the reasons why: Location: near San Marco, next to the Vaporetto station. On these hot summer days we would be dipping in and out of our room for naps or just chilling before our next foray into the nearby museums or hopping onto a Vaporetto at the stop right in front if the hotel. Breakfast: to die for. I recommend the poached eggs with Parma ham, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, fresh fruit salad, porridge, full English breakfast, various coffee and tea variations. Yes I had all of these, as my family sleeps in late, and breakfast is served until 11:00. Well fed by Massimo, Simon and Vitorio, I would live on ice cream all day until dinner. Just remember to bring a stick to ward off hungry pigeons. The slightly stuffy rooms come with old school hospitality: we felt well looked after, and more than once were offered generous perks and upgrades, unsolicited and without smarminess. We really felt that they were happy to have us. Mask wearing was obligatory inside the common areas, but like everwhere in Venice, where hygiene measures are meticulously enforced in all tight quarters, it felt like we were all being looked after and were reminded that we all have each others backs. I will come again. But seriously: come now, as soon as you can. The city and this hotel needs more visitors and you will feel welcomed.

I stayed here from 27 to 29 December 2019. I should have reviewed this earlier but the covid situation now makes me think of the people back in Venice which prompted me to write as I think they deserve mention. The employees at this hotel were all very professional and courteous. From front desk, the wait staff at the restaurant/ breakfast to the room service. The room was very lovely and pretty. Totally have the Venice feel, the furniture and decor were simply beautiful and exquisite. It was way above my expectation and now that Ive been there, I think photos don???t do justice. The bedroom slippers were also extra comfy :). Stayed at 2nd floor with balcony and view of the lagoon. It was amazing in the mornings when we could just open the door to the balcony and see the sunrise while enjoying the morning breeze . Location wise the hotel is very conveniently located near San Marco square. Just walking distance to the Doges Palace and also the Danieli Gondola. Water taxi, oh there???s a stop just almost right in front of the hotel. Very convenient. And when we checked out the hotel helped us get a private taxi to the train station. Special compliments to the restaurant at the ground floor. We went there for lunch on the first day, as we were too early for check in. We had this beetroot filled ravioli which was amazing! The wait staff/manager, realising we were foreigners, also took time to explain the origins of the dish. The bread that they served was also very nice - they said it???s called mother in law tongue. Interesting and a happy meal :) Overall it was a great hotel, I would return the next time I visit Venice. I can???t help but think about the hotel and the ppl I met during this covid situation. I wish them the very best and hope to meet again.