2008-10-06
From AM - New Zealand

First time stay. fourth floor room. Excellent service from reception staff

2008-10-01
From MT - Spain

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2008-09-28
From Barry Moore - United Kingdom

We were put in the sister hotel next door, the Arlecchino. However, we were given a wonderful room overlooking the canals. (The change of hotel is a common practice, according to reports on the internet) We personally have no complaint on this. What we wanted more than anything, being English guests in a foreign country, was tea making facilities in the room. We thought this was automatic with Best Western. (Room service cannot replace this) The views from the room were wonderful and the hotels couldn't be in a better position. Next door to the bus station, where buses arrive from the airports, and also the the car park for those arriving that way. The train station is only a few hundred yards away. It is only a short walk to the vaporetto stop and the No.1 goes all the way to St. Marks Square, and then on to the Lido. Transport in Venice is superb.

2008-09-23
From George Koos - USA

Very nice location, and friendly staff.

2008-08-11
From Andrew House - Canada

My only complaint is the price, but this is not the fault of the hotel, as they are simply keeping pace with the market in VEnezia. The rooms are small, but for two of us we had ample closet space. The location is very convenient for rental cars, trains, buses, taxis, etc. The staff were very polite, multilingual and efficient.

2008-07-22
From Mitchell Thomas - USA

We were especially appreciative of some extra assistance provided us by the hotel staff. We mailed two parcels of travel items from Venice. One arrived on time and was delayed for almost 3 weeks. We called the hotel and asked me to fax them all the information. They actually went to the post office and inquired on our behalf and then e-mailed us the information. We were quite appreciative of this assistance. The hotel property is ideal for departures. It is close to the Piazzale di Roma and to the Vaporetto station.

2008-07-15
From DC - USA

If you can indeed get the room you reserved, this is a nice place in a great location. However, they routinely book for Olimpia and then when you come to check in they try to slough you off to their "sister" hotel next door, the Arlecchino Hotel (more about that in a minute). I say "routinely" because they tried to do this to me and 70+-year-old mother, I saw them try it with other guests during our 3-day stay, and if you search the internet (e.g., http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Europe/Italy/Veneto/Venice-140867/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Venice-Arlecchino_Hotel-BR-1.html) you can find similar reports from other travelers. When I checked in and was resistant to a move, I asked to see the rooms first. They showed me two rooms, both of which were small but nice, but when they opened the bathroom doors, they reeked of a horrible sulfur smell, which the bellhop who was showing me the rooms claimed not to be able to smell. When I refused both rooms and demanded the room we had reserved, they finally gave us a fancy suite for the night, and then moved us to a normal room the next day. One other warning: they have an elevator, but on some floors you have to take stairs to get to it. If stairs are an issue for you, specify you need NO stairs (though Venice is very difficult for those who cannot do any stairs!). Other than that, I give the place a good rating -- it was clean, VERY conveniently located near the vaporettos, train station, bus station (very easy to get to the airport if you're departing from Venice), and the breakfasts were wonderful (besides a nice buffet, they would cook up eggs to order for a small additional charge).

2008-07-06
From Scott Corley - USA

Paid a pretty penny for this hotel and room that was a "deluxe". The room was not very large, although it was nicely appointed. Air conditioning worked well and did not need an activation card for the power. We were abutting the courtyard which wasn't as nice a view as the canal, but very pleasant. Close to the Piazzale Roma and train station which makes catching a bus, train or vaporetto quite easy. There was also a grocery store nearby so that we could spend less than $6 on a bottle of water. I would exercise some cheaper options next time, but would have no problem staying here again.

2008-07-02
From MM - United Kingdom

Very friendly helpful staff, particularly Roberto at reception who was excellent.

2008-06-15
From JT - United Kingdom

This was a good, clean hotel, ideally placed for arriving, and exploring Venice. A bit expensive but no more than most of the others. The room was average size, the only complaint was the tacky plastic chandelier, a bit out of keeping with the general ambience.

2008-06-09
From RP - USA

Olimpia was a good choice for a one-night pre-cruise stay. Convenient to P. le Roma for transport to/from airport and for getting on the water bus for travel anywhere in Venice. Had seen a review somewhere suggesting walking to the cruise terminal, but we don't advise it. Staff was helpful and spoke English fairly well. Let us drop off luggage when arrival was a few hours before check-in. A/C didn't work, but the room had 2 windows so a cross-breeze made it comfortable. Later in the season, this wouldn't be a good solution (mosquitoes weren't really out yet at end of May). Lift/elevator is tiny, mostly used for moving luggage. Overall, a great value.

2008-05-30
From Mark Fiddler - USA

My wife and I liked the Hotel Olimpia. You will pay high room rates, but that is Venice. It is quiet, and has a lovely courtyard garden to escape to if you want to get away from the hordes of tourists in Venice. Very helpful, fluent English speaking staff. The location is right off the Grand Canale by a vaporetto line so it easy to get "up town" to the Accademia, San Marco Square, etc. The hotel is one block from the train station and rental car drop off site (but still quiet on a small canal), so getting into Venice and your hotel is easy when you stay here. If you stay in the center of town, you have to pay hefty water taxi fares or lug your bags on crowded vaporettos to get to your hotel.

2008-05-29
From Dennis Bellamy - USA

Great location if coming from the cruise port or bus station. The staff was very helpful and the room was clean but small (as usual in Europe). A bit pricey but in the correct range for a three-star. Can walk or water taxi to all the sights in Venice. Easy trip to the airport with the bus station right adjacent to the hotel.

2008-05-26
From Alice Moreland - USA

This was a delightful little hotel. Great location right on the Grand Canal and at the Piazzale Roma which is a transportation center with buses, water buses, water taxis, and gondolas right there to take you all over the city. Close to cruise ship port; free shuttle bus.

2006-11-21
From Delores R. Ward - USA

Location was excellent. Very near the Piazza de Roma and buses to the airport. Also within walking distance to Santa Lucia train station. Very clean and in a safe neighborhood.