The staff were absolutely incredible, so friendly and helpful! Breakfast was simple but done well, everything was fresh and clearly labelled. Room was a lovely size, beds exceptionally comfortable and bathrooms very clean.

I wasnt very comfortable with leaving the key behind the desk where they are clearly visible to anyone who walks into reception, so you could in theory say any room number and get the key... they do say reception is always managed but twice we had to wait and ring a bell to give/get the key. Perhaps the hotel could cover the key box so it's not so obvious which room keys are hanging up? 🤔

It is a well refurbished palazzo on a quiet side canal, within easy walking distance of some major sights (Frari, Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim collection) and 4 vaporetto stops (Ca Rezzonico, Accademia, San Basilio and Zattere) Our room was lovely with a view of the internal courtyard, and it was quiet. Breakfast offered a good, fresh selection.

We were troubled by mosquito bites at night, and it was only on our third night when I asked reception if that had any spray to deter them, that they provided an excellent plug-in device which put an end to the problem. It would have been sensible to have this in the room to start with.

Location, styling, calm and peaceful away from crowds yet in the heart of Venice.

Although they had a porter service, we didn’t factor the very steep steps up to our room. And as I have a back issue I struggled. This shouldn’t put you off though as I guess had we known and asked for a lower ground floor room they probably would have obliged.

The position of the hotel, right jn the heart of Venice and the potential the building has it to be an amazing accomodation. Nice and helpful personnel.

There are a lot of items that should be improved, to align the quality and the price paid. It looked like no guests were expected, some rolled carpets on a hallway shelf, some boxes on top of the cabinet, vaccum cleaner next to the room door. In addition to this, the sink tap was not working properly, closing by itself unless was kept on a max position, which made it impossible to use it without splashing water all over the bathroom. The one in the shower cabin made the hair wash a real torture, as it had such a low pressure, you needed at least one hour to wash a mid lenght hair. For a 330 eur per night the expectations were quite high, at least for the reasonable items, such as an increased overall quality in used products and serrvices.

I stayed for five nights and I loved everything about this hotel. I highly recommend it. It combines medieval beauty with AC (which was much appreciated in Venice in July). Wife worked perfectly. The location was great — I came to love the neighborhood of Dorsoduro and it's an easy walk from there to San Marco and other places. Alilaguna goes directly from the airport to Ca' Rezzonico, which is right around the corner. When I come back to Venice, I will stay here again.

Hotel Pausania was very charming and typically Venetian. The location was perfect and the hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming. I have been to Venice many times staying in various types of accommodation but wouldn’t hesitate to book this hotel again.

There was nothing to dislike about this hotel. There was some building work happening during my stay which was slightly disruptive but it didn’t spoil my experience here.

The staff was extremely helpful in helping us navigate our way around the area, arranging private taxi's when requested, even helped carry our luggage up to the room! Great location near restaurants, a local boat market pulled in with fresh fruits & vege's just steps from the hotel daily next to a small store along the canal. The public water taxi from the airport docked 600-900' from hotel's entrance, very handy! The breakfast was great, fresh juices/milk/fruits/yogurts/pastries/pancakes/breads with meats & cheeses and some delicious morning coffee, the cappucino was a treat! Serving staff was friendly and helpful. We were in the area for daughter's elopement and when their location for early morning photo's fell thru, the hotel allowed them and their photographers to come in and use the courtyard area for first reveals of bride to the groom pics. The Dorsoduro area is close enough sites to view yet so calm & peaceful in the evening, so relaxing. Hotel Manager Maria Grazia & her staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful, we would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Venice!

Our room was nice, decent sized, clean and well stocked. The a/c was a nice touch especially with the heat we experienced while there, could have used a fan to help it circulate better, but not a deal breaker. Water pressure in shower was adequate, tub edge was tall, a tad difficult as a shorter person, but good size otherwise. An exhaust fan in bathroom would help clear the condensation, but the tall window was suffice. Note, there is no lift/elevator, just some very steep stairs to the rooms.

The location is perfect for exploring the city.. 5 Min walk to famous Vaporetto Line 1 or 10 Min to Accademia for San Marco, Rialto, Cannaregio,or the Line 2 covering Guidecca,.. Great Osteria next door, Jazz Club opposite ( no worries no noise ). Short stroll to Restaurants and other Bars.

Be prepared to walk stairs, not a big deal, but consider this when you decide on the size of luggage you want to bring with you.

Room was very clean and comfortable. Bathroom included a bath. Shower over bath which was fine for us but could be difficult for some. Staff were friendly. We didn't eat breakfast there so can't comment. Reasonably located to some good restaurants and central to train station in one direction and St Marks square in the other.

Steep stairs up to room which we managed but again could prove difficult for some to climb and not aware of this until we arrived. There was no lift.

Very comfortable bed. Quite and clean room, with a great view. Lots of restaurants and bars in less than 5-7 minutes walking. Close to the main station, as well as to the interesting historical places. Also the building itself is a historical one. The personal was helpful and friendly.

The breakfast was included, but the buffet quite often was pretty empty, and after ~20 minutes it was still empty. Some guests even complained about it. Not enough racks in the bathroom to put all the towels the hotel provides.