Hotel Rigel

The hotel had so much beautiful character, wonderful staff and great ambiance. Would definitely go back!

The hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the Lido vaporetto terminal, making it very convenient for exploring Venice. The location is excellent and close to transportation, restaurants, and other amenities. By Italian standards, the hotel is reasonable, but travelers accustomed to North American hotels may find it below expectations. The beds are basic but comfortable enough for a good night's sleep. The bathroom was clean but very small and dated. In fact, the entire property feels as though it hasn't been updated in decades. We stayed in a quadruple room with one queen bed and two cots. The room felt cramped, although it had two windows. The air conditioning worked reasonably well and kept the room comfortable at about 21°C despite outside temperatures reaching 34°C. The breakfast was the highlight of our stay. The selection and quality exceeded expectations and was one of the best parts of the experience. Checkout is at 10:30 a.m., which is earlier than most hotels. Luggage storage is available, but the storage room is not secure, as anyone can walk in and access stored bags. The lobby furniture is also very dated and adds to the overall tired appearance of the hotel. Overall, this is a reasonably priced hotel in a great location. While the rooms and common areas could use modernization, the excellent breakfast and convenient location make it a decent option for travelers prioritizing value over luxury.

We found Hotel Rigel to be an excellent choice for our 5 nights. The hotel is just a 5 minute walk from the waterbus stop on Lido on a quiet road. Our room was comfortable and very clean with some interesting touches of Venetian style. As promised by the reviews, the breakfast was a generous spread of fresh fruit, cold meats, cheese, rolls, croissants, cereals, nuts, eggs, salad and a tempting array of biscuits, cake and tarts. The hotel does not have its own restaurant but there are several close by and because the Lido is mostly residential you get a more authentic Venetian experience.There is also the bonus of seeing Venice surrounded by snowcapped mountains...magical. Get ab ACTV pass and you are sorted.

A big thank you to all the staff at Hotel Rigel. It was nice to see you all again! I have stayed at the Rigel many times over the years and enjoyed seeing the improvements and investment made in that time ( Modern keycards, Upgraded Wi-Fi and improved layout at breakfast to name a few ). The hotel retains its charm and high standards every time. A lovely hotel made great by the wonderful people that work there.