That phrase is not only for buying a house but it works for booking a hotel also. The hotel is just a hop, skip and jump from San Marco's square. Rooms are adequate; breakfast is plentiful; staff is helpful. What more can you expect for the price which is moderate? Don't understand the reviewer who said there was no bar-... More

Be sure you book a Deluxe Room (with Jacuzzi Bath) - we did not get the room I booked for and was very upset at that but the hotel and location is good - staff are nice and easy. Breakfast area not very much small and some staff loked very unhappy to be in the breakfast area !! funny -... More

Any hotel in the heart of San Marco, overlooking a canal, will be pricey. This was no exception, costing about 240 euro a night. It was a good hotel. Small but nicely equipped rooms. The shower had plenty of hot water and a full-size tub with jacuzzi jets. Our room overlooked a canal. The breakfast was typical and adequate, served... More

Excellent hotel with helpful pleasant staff. Its location is only 5 min from san Marco square. Everything else is pretty much 30min pleasant walk through the tight streets of Venice. Once you are oriented with the area (and be patient as it can be frustrating) your stay will just get better. This hotel is just what you need.

This is a great little hotel in a perfect location. Stayed for 2 nights and cant fault it. Highly recommended and good value (for venice!) breakfast really good too and served until quite late so no need for an early start. Would stay here again.

We stayed for 2 nights at this charming hotel. We were given the "Antonia" room which is a bit of a walk from the lobby but it was such a lovely and spacious room with a big window that opened to views of Venice's rooftops. The breakfast has a lot of options and the breakfast area is lovely. The location... More

Had a great stay here for 3 nights. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. There was great variety of foods available for breakfast and delicious hot chocolate if you ask. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from San Marco and central to everything. There is also a vaporeto stop just a few steps from the... More

We are on the start of our 5 week european tour and have had 2 nights at Ala. We arrived to giglio via water taxi (?60 although he took ?50 as he had no change.) Ala is a fantastic place for the price. Be sure to book a room that backs onto the little canal and bridge. Really quite special.... More

We booked this hotel on recommendation for its central location, reasonable price and good facilities. It did not disappoint. Our classic room, although small was definitely adequate and exceptionally clean, as was the bathroom. Our room looked out over the side of the hotel and we could see the little bridge over the canal. It was quiet and well placed... More