2008-10-08
From Hugh McTernan - USA

The hotel does not have a visible sign and it is in a darker small plaza. It is very close to the railroad station and Plaza Roma for access.

2008-09-17
From Deepak Agarwal - United Arab Emirates

The hotel was nice especially the room was spacious and clean and so was the bathroom. Would recommend that the hotel accept credit cards as paying by cash might be inconvinient for some. Also certain facilities like extra pillow, blankets should be made available even if the hotel is fully booked.

2008-08-30
From AR - Italy

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2008-06-12
From Veera Viinikainen - Finland

Very poor breakfast and very high price. We had resevated room for three, but we got douple room with an extra bed. Breakfast and towels and everything we had hardly for two... We were there six nights. Shampoo run out in second day and later even toiletpaper. They didn't change bed-sheets for us about that six days. Worst hotel we have ever been in Italy, big disappointment.

2008-06-09
From David Pitney - USA

Locanda Gaffarro was a lovely little hotel, situated in Plaza de Roma. The staff was very friendly and provided breakfast in your room each morning with great coffee, breads and pastries. The hotel is about a 20 minute walk to Piazza San Marco and the walk is woven through different alleyways where you can get a nice glass of wine or a bite to eat on the way. This place is away from all the hustle and bustle of San Marco Plaza which was really nice. Plus, plaza roma is a cozy little place with lots of restaurants, bars and things to do and see. We even found a karoke bar one night, about a 5 minute walk from the hotel! This hotel was in a great location, the staff was very friendly, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Venice!!

2008-04-19
From LW - USA

Aware that we were struggling to haul our suitcases up the long outside staircase to access the hotel, the proprietor neither helped nor offered to help. He didn't even attempt to open the heavy front door for us. The price we were quoted, he told us, was only good if we paid in cash; there was an unexpected 5% surcharge for using plastic. Compared with the owners of the two other places we stayed during our trip to Italy, this fellow was unhelpful and a shade less than honest.

2008-03-14
From Francisco Javier Rico Castro - Spain

Nice place, out of noise but still close to almost everywhere I would recommend it

2008-02-14
From SS - Australia

The staff were very very friendly, unfortunately the room was quite noisy and we suffered lots of sleepless nights. The breakfast quality varied greatly from day to day.

2008-01-31
From Natalie Spicer - France

The hotel was very easy to find, and really convenient for a late bus drop-off and pick-up. its about a 15 minute walk into the centre of Venice ie San Marco, Rialto, etc, all the highlights. the inconveniences were that we had to pay cash, something i wasnt informed of until i arrived, and did not feel comfortable doing, but was told i had no choice. also, at various times the owner/manager (im not sure) would leave, and as the only way to get into the hotel is to be buzzed in, i was left in the cold for 2 hours 1 night, outside the front door until he returned. also, although the reception is '24 hour', if you come back after about midnight you have to practically yell to wake someone up to get buzzed-in. after doing this one night, the manager was rude to us for the rest of our stay. the rooms were great, and breakfast was fair (croissants, coffee, toast - in the room), but the hotel felt like a dorm or college, and i was always worries about missing the 'curfew' in case i was stuck outside. all in all, a convenient hotel for late night arrivals and departures, but the staff were too uncaring, or often mean, to make the hotel recommendable.

2008-01-14
From Trisha Ladd - USA

Once we figured out where the hotel was, it was very close to the bus stop and the major sites (it's easy to get lost in Venice). The room was spacious and clean with an excellent breakfast brought to your room. We would definitely recommend it and stay there again!

2006-12-15
From MC - Italy

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2006-11-08
From S FIELD - USA

We went to Venice with another couple to celebrate out 25th wedding anniversaries. We were very pleased with Locanda Gaffaro. It is in a nice, quiet area of Venice, but very convenient to sites and transportation. We had a very small room the first night but were assured we would be moved to a bigger room and we were--one with a balcony overlooking the small square. It was very pleasant. The people at the hotel were helpful, although a few times we asked for a caffe but were told the machine was not available. The major drawback of the hotel is that there are no public spaces (at least in the colder months) so there is nowhere to gather with friends and enjoy a bottle of good Italian wine. However, the weather was so nice when we were there that we could use our balcony. All in all, we really liked the hotel and certainly would go back there and would recommend it without reservation.

2006-10-25
From Ashley Smart - USA

This place was excellent. I stayed in many different hotels in Italy for about the same price and some for more. I liked this hotel the best of all of them. The owner is very nice and helpful. The rooms are very clean and well designed and decorated. The breakfast is typical italian breakfast, but it is served in a pretty little courtyard. The location is good and in the center of Venice. It is a little short walk from the train station just make sure you can roll or carry your suitcase over the stairs on a couple bridges. I would definately stay here again, and recommend it to my friends.

2006-10-22
From Jeanne Burbidge - United Kingdom

Very good for couples travelling indepdant and close to train and bus stations and walking distance to all areas. Local restaraunts in area good value.

2006-10-21
From Ulrich Heide - Germany

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