Pensione GuerratovsHotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pensione Guerrato scores marginally better than Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. Pensione Guerrato comes in at #42 in Venice with endorsements from 7 sources including Let's Go, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Pensione Guerrato
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Let's Go
EuroCheapo
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Calle drio la Scimia 240/a, Rialto, 30125 Venice
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "This welcoming, family-run pensione is housed in one of oldest palaces located in one of the oldest parts of the city."
DK Eyewitness "This old-fashioned, former osteria (tavern) claims it was established in 1288. The rooms are charming and comfortable, although some share bath facilities."
OysterBudget
"Rooms are homey and charming... what this hotel does provide, is free breakfast and an exceptional location." Full review
Let's Go "Located in an 800-year-old palazzo just steps from the Rialto Bridge, Pensione Guerrato’s palatial halls lead to reasonably sized rooms that tend toward comfort rather than fussiness." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"Perhaps a bit of a cheapo splurge, the lovingly-run Guerrato offers 20 spotless rooms furnished with antiques and curiosities from far-flung travels." Full review
Frommer's "Rooms are simply but classically furnished, with wood floors, exposed beams, air conditioning and private bathrooms—some rooms still contain original frescos, possibly dating from the medieval inn." Full review
Lonely Planet "A prime Rialto Market location amid gourmet bacari makes Pensione Guerrato the Holy Grail for visiting foodies, and newly restored apartments are equipped with kitchens." Full review
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort Frommer's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Fodor's
The Telegraph Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lungomare Marconi, 41, 30126 Lido di Venezia
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Excelsior is the first place most celebs phone for film festival or Biennale accommodations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 178-room Hotel Excelsior, on the Venetian island of Lido, first opened in 1908, and has remained one of Italy’s top-notch luxury hotels for more than a century." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Luxury and flamboyance are combined at this superb historic beachfront hotel, where the cabanas are styled like Arab tents."
Fodor's "No longer a haunt of the noble and famous of the dolce vita days... the hotel nonetheless offers the same panache, luxury, and space as ever." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of the classic luxury hotels of Venice; the Excelsior mixes grandeur with a touch of the exotic. " Full review
Fodor's "Built in 1908, this grand hotel with Moorish decor has old-fashioned charm and loads of amenities—from a private beach with white cabanas and a seasonal bar and restaurant to a swimming..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Hotel Excelsior Venezia is pure cinematic glamour. Opened in 1908 on the Lido, a barrier island off of Venice, this Moorish-inspired luxury hotel boasts La Serenissima’s only beachfront..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There are plenty of hotels nearby if you want to make a night of it, like the five-star Hotel Excelsior Venice"
