AL GAZZETTINO, Venice – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Canal Accommodations
Hotel Al Gazzettino occupies a 17th-century building that once housed a textile workshop and later an inn for Turkish merchants. Rooms feature 18th-century Venetian-style furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, and overlook a working canal where gondola serenades pass. All rooms include mosaic bathrooms with large showers, fast Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibars, LCD satellite TVs, safes, and towel warmers. Room categories include Classic (1st-2nd floor), Superior (3rd floor), Deluxe Canal View (1st floor), and Deluxe Canal View with Balcony (2nd floor). Note: No elevator serves the 4-floor building.
Venetian Cuisine Restaurant
Restaurant Al Gazzettino serves Venetian specialties including meat and fish dishes, alongside international options. Daily Italian breakfast includes hot drinks and croissants. The hotel provides a bar for drinks and snacks throughout the day.
Central Venice Location
Located in San Marco district, the hotel sits between St. Mark's Square (5-minute walk) and Rialto Bridge (3-minute walk), surrounded by Venetian alleys and small squares. It's steps from Mercerie shopping street. Nearby landmarks include Doge's Palace (0.5 km), Campanile di San Marco (0.5 km), and Ala Napoleonica (0.5 km).
Transportation Access Points
From Marco Polo Airport: Take shuttle bus #5 to Piazzale Roma, then ACTV vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (15 minutes). From Santa Lucia train station: Take ACTV vaporetto line 2 to Rialto (15 minutes). Baggage storage available at train station (6:00-24:00 near platform 14). By car: Reach Piazzale Roma via Ponte della Libertà bridge, then take vaporetto line 2.
Essential Guest Services
Services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage (6:00-24:00), laundry facilities, and babysitting upon request. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, security system, first aid kit, and window guards. Free Wi-Fi throughout property. Address: Calle del Mezzo 4971, San Marco.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
