Hello. I am in need of restaurant recommendations for Venice. Something nice for lunch and dinner but not overly formal. Also as far as getting from the airport to the hotel -any thoughts/experience with Alilaguna boat transport vs a private company that meets you at the airport. Thanks so much fellow travelers!
Where exactly is your hotel? If you tell us the name we can be more specific
The hotel website usually has directions as well
Many posts here discussing your options
Here is one
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/getting-to-hotel-on-venice-and-getting-off
The hotel is in the San Marco area - vaporretto stop Santa Maria del Giglio. Thank you.
Alilaguna does stop at Giglio
Not sure which one - blue or orange?
Either option is fine - depends on your preference. For private, we used https://www.motoscafivenezia.com/en/
The private water taxi company will probably charge around 140 euros. There are shared water taxis, but I haven't used them.
Does your hotel have a dock? If not, you will still be walking a bit.
Have a great time.