My husband and I were in Venice 3 years ago for 2 days and we are heading back in September. I was going to go at the end of the month but then I see there is a famous race on Sept 5th !!. If the prices for the B&B are too much at this holiday time I will go the end of the month. I want to see the wine harvest in the countryside too.
My question to you all is B&B. I have seen some that are asking 180 Euro a night which is way out of budget. I don't need lavish, I need comfy,clean and a nice breakfast. Any ideas I would be very greatful. ALSO...we are going to the " Lake Como area " any ideas of B&B's. That area of Italy I am not familiar with at all but would love to see this much talked about area. We were in Italy last year in May ( Tuscany and Cinque Terre) and I still have a longing to see more.
Thanks Guys,
Pat
Posted by
OP
Hollywood, Fl, USA
293 posts
Thanks Steve.
I just checked a hotel for the first week in Sept. ( for the Regatta and the price was increased by 475.00 EURO... I was stunned to silence !!
Pat
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
You're talking about the Historical Regatta. We were there for it in 2003 and weren't charged any extra at Pensione Guerrato. It was a lot of fun but difficult to find a place to view it from. The locals turn out en masse to watch it, lashing their boats together all along the Grand Canal. As I mentioned, we stayed at Guerrato and were given instructions on how to get to a decent viewing place. Piero and Roberto are brothers-in-law who run the place. They are awesome! Can't recommend them highly enough.
BTW, a couple of the rooms have a bit of a view of the Grand Canal, but not enough to actually watch the Regatta.