Hotel Dell'Opera

Delighted with this little charming hotel. Couldn’t get any more central if we tried. We arrived to a friendly welcome. Room 205 canal view room, gondolas passing outside. Room was big and airy, it was nice and cool with aircon on for us coming. We were allowed to check in early, which was appreciated as we were hot and weary from travelling. We never booked breakfast as prefer eating out. We felt the hotel was a great price considering it was so central 10-15 mins from water stop. We got taxi boat to airport from outside which was so handy! I would recommend this hotel if on a budget and still want an authentic Venetian experience

Just back to Ireland from fantastic stay in Dell Opera in Venice. This hotel is definitely better than the official 3* and located in very central area just 3 minutes (walking) to St Marks and 5 minutes to Rialto Bridge - also just beside all the designed branded shops - Gucci, Dior, LV, Prada etc. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful, providing maps and useful information for our visit. The staff at breakfast were also excellent and provided you with choice of breakfast requests. Breakfast was mostly continental with some cooked egg options but more than enough especially if looking to leave room for the many delicious Italian restaurants for lunch and dinner. The room we had in the hotel ( Room 106 ) was excellent - large with high ceilings and antique furniture and great views from 2 windows overlooking the canal and able to watch and listen to the gondoliers. The ability to travel from the airport via boat right to the hotel is a great advantage. Be careful with other hotels of 3* or 4* with thousands of reviews - many are bought so you need to spend time reading the actual reviews to see what hotels are good - very important if you have travelled from USA or a big distance to be sure of good hotel and good service - this applies to the restaurants as well. Dell Opera was a great recommendation from my travel agent and it did not disappoint in location, room quality and staff service so thank you for a great base to explore Venice and hope to be back again soon.

Loved this hotel. It’s right by the channel and can catch a gondola from right outside the hotel. It’s walkable distance to everywhere.. the restaurant under the hotel is open till late and has good food. Best croissants, hot chocolate at the bakery down the road .. rooms r big and clean 4 stars since the bathroom does not have a stand up shower and no shower curtains. Atleast we did not have time for a soaking tub experience in the 2 nights we spent here . Not sure if this is an issue with just the room we were in (103) or with all rooms. Other than that, absolutely loved this hotel and the staff.

The nicest people work here. The staff is so cheerful and helpful. I also like that there is an elevator. It is very conveniently located, and is practically right next to the Teatro la Fenice. It has a porto d'acqua, which means that, if the tides don't interfere, you can get a water taxi to pick you up or drop you off right at the front door.