Hotel Ateneo

The property was very close walk to Piazza San Marco. Had good A/C. Interiors matched the fell of Venice

Has no lifts so have to carry luggage up several floors. Not sure this was made aware before booking. No frills about the breakfast. The lady in charge was nice enough though. You could not leave any electronics charging during the day as when you are not in the room there is no power supply - not ideal when traveling with kids and tablets!

We loved the location with the balcony outside our room looking over the canal with the gondola’s slowly moving up and down. Very quiet, central and great value.

Breakfast was not great, staff could have been a bit more friendly, but they weren’t bad at all, just not as friendly as other places.

Property is good

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The location of Hotel Ateneo is excellent, just a short walk from St. Mark’s Square, which made exploring Venice very convenient. The building itself has a certain charm, with its classic Venetian décor and old-world atmosphere. The staff were polite and helpful, and having breakfast included each morning was a nice way to start the day.

That said, some aspects of the stay fell short of expectations. The air conditioning struggled to keep the room cool in the summer heat, which made it difficult to rest comfortably. The bathroom clearly needed attention: the toilet seat didn’t fit properly, and the door would not close fully. After long days of walking around the city, the lobby also felt quite warm and less welcoming than it could have been — even something simple like offering cold water on arrival would make a big difference. Overall, while Hotel Ateneo’s location and character are strong points, the comfort and value felt lower compared to Hotel Davanzati in Florence, which offered a warmer welcome, more thoughtful details, and better upkeep at a lower price.