First time to Venice, staying for 3 nights pre-cruise. Is Hotel Ala a good choice?
I stayed at that hotel during my first stay in Venice. It is a good hotel in an excellent location. It was only about 5 minutes walk to St Marco's Piazza, and to me location is the most important thing.
It’s a nice hotel. But don’t get a room on the main piazza as it can be noisy at night. Ask for a quiet room.
Hotel Ala is where we always stay
Perfectly located, very good bkft
I loved Hotel Ala. Great people, great location. We even took a water taxi from the hotel to the train station, just because.
We loved it - fabulous location, nice hotel!
When you get off the water taxi at Giglio, do you have to walk through the buildings to get to the hotel?
It’s a narrow alley straight from the dock goes thru those 2 buildings
Hotel is on left once you are in the campo
No stairs or bridges
Recent review
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/great-venice-lodging
very simple, slightly narrow straight line all outside