Hotel Canal & Walter

Great location, this place was a 'hidden gem'. My partner and I paid a little more to overlook the Grand Canal and it was so worth it (especially watching the sun come up in the morning). Free breakfast included too, which was nice. Thank you for having us!!

The breakfast could have had more vegetarian choices, however, there was still enough option and the coffee's were great! The room was slightly unclean too (a little dusty), and some plug sockets hung out the wall, but the view of the Grand Canal made up for this!

10 Liked · Perfect location - really reasonably priced room overlooking the Grand Canal (I felt like Angelina Jolie in "Tourist"!) Obviously the hotel is inexpensive, so the equipment is not the newest - you can see it especially in the bathtub, but everything is very clean. The furniture is intentionally old - kept in style. And the walls are finished with fabrics on a sponge, sewn with rope in the corner! Really Venetian! In a modern, soulless chain hotel you can live anywhere, and this hotel is a real Italia run by a family of very nice, helpful Italians. Breakfast included in the price of the room - just great - cold cuts, cheese, eggs, milk crisps - what a rich cottage. And the coffee! - Delicious, mild-tasting (I personally don't like coffee that is too intense) from a coffee machine that grinds beans for each cup and serves any kind of coffee possible - great coffee for breakfast! And the lady who was busy disinfecting the tables should get the medal of a smile - she had a kind word and a radiant smile for each guest. Thanks to the perfect location, we could walk everywhere using the picturesque streets and bridges. We had a really very near water bus stop - after buying a 3-day ticket, we visited the whole of Venice and the surrounding islands from the water. Lots of properties in Venice have an unpleasant odor from damp - absolutely no such problem at this hotel and we were in November!

The acoustics between the rooms is not the best - there was a married couple of Italians next to us who talked very loudly - fortunately we did a lot of sightseeing and we fell asleep without any problems, and they went to bed early, so it was not a problem. As for the sounds of the city, especially the boat engines - they were a nice background - the windows are of very good acoustic quality, and there is nothing noisy in the vicinity of the hotel.

The location of the hotel is right across santa lucia terminal which is awesome location if you have lot of luggage. In my case was a plus because I lost a wheel and I could reach out the hotel quickly. The front desk personnel help me pointing a store away from venice that I could find a new luggage at good price. The staff was so friendly and help me getting around the city. The room was really good with a view to the canal. There is no noice during the night and you can sleep really well. The building is old like many in the city but worth the price. Last thing is that the breakfast is included and the cappuccino is excellent

Everything was beyond expectations. Nothing to complaint.

Great value for money, very cheap with breakfast included and helpful staff. Great location right by all transport links to the city. Lovely Venetian decor in the hotel.

As others have stated, noise in rooms from hallways is very loud, soundproofing doors, maybe? Also the air conditioning was not working neither was the fridge in the room.

brilliant location,staff always polite and friendly hello and goodbye with a smile,room was cleaned to a good standard,for what we paid I was very happy,nice view of the canal out the window,TV and fridge in the room bath shower overall we couldn’t complain

To be honest without being picky I couldn’t really fault it for the 2 days we was there

We booked this hotel at a very reasonable price so we were very satisfied with our stay. We got a very quiet family room. Have to say we did not hear any noise at all and we slept very well. The room and bathroom were very clean though there are spots of black mould under the seals in the shower and on the ceiling from a leak from above. The shower is over a bath. We used both the shower and the bath and found the hot water to be plentiful. Bed linen and towels were clean. Mattresses were comfortable and seemed quite new. The room was well equipped with a handy, spotlessly clean fridge and a to. We managed to find one English speaking channel. Breakfast, for the price, was very good. Location was excellent. It’s only a few minutes to the train station.

Last stayed here in 1999 and I think it’s fair to say it’s become a little worn since then. Some of the beautiful period features and antique furniture are in need of some restoration. Would be great to see this hotel returned to its former glory.

The location is unbeatable. On the Grand Canal, close to where buses and taxis drop off visitors, across the Canal from the train station. This hotel has few amenities, but who's going to Venice for hotel amenities? There is no lift/elevator, but they're unusual in Venice. The breakfast was what I expected - an Italian breakfast. The room was a reasonable size. The beds were good.

The placement of the dresser was problematic. The biggest issue I had was that the room could only be locked with a key, both from inside and outside. When I went down for breakfast, I had to lock my wife in the room.

The location of the hotel is fantastic. A five minute walk from the bus station and almost opposite the railway station. There is also a water bus stop really close too. So easy to find, a real bonus. The staff were friendly and very helpful, giving out good advice for places to eat and ways to get around. Maybe it was because I was a lone female but the man on the desk took the trouble to make sure I knew how to get back into the hotel after midnight. The area felt safe but he just wanted to make sure. The decor was best described as 'faded glamour' it added to the appeal for me. If you like a clinical, bland hotel I'd suggest you go for one of the chains. If you like somewhere with a bit more character? Book here

I'd have liked some fresh fruit and a wider choice of breads and cereals at breakfast. The coffee was lovely though.

Position (it is a couple of minutes from the train station and Piazzale Roma), price and breakfast! Bonus: we were given a room with view at the canal! Considering the prices in Venice and the usual (poor!) Italian breakfast, this little hotel was a great chance for us to be close to the train station and the bus for the airport, to pay a very decent price for one night and to enjoy a great breakfast in the morning! We will certainly return here and also recommend it to our friends!

A fridge would have been nice, but not mandatory, you spend so little time in the room in Venice!

I've stayed here before and will happily return. It's just over the canal from Santa Lucia station, and there's also a public garden just a couple of minutes walk away. Upon arrival, given the 30+C temperatures that day, I was gifted a bottle of water from the cooler, a really nice surprise. Breakfast is really good. All the staff are helpful. My room was clean and comfortable enough for one night, and as I was desperate for a good night's sleep, I was very glad of how quiet it was, and also of the air conditioning. Wi-fi connection was stable. It's also marvellous to be able to leave my luggage there for the day (after checking out), before travelling out of Venice in the evening.

This time my room was not quite big enough to put a yoga mat down (although the first time I stayed, it was). The stairs up to the second floor are quite steep - as I was pretty tired I had to be quite careful about carrying my suitcase up.