Alloggi SS Giovanni e Paolo

Not far from Rialto Bridge, it's a place convenient to all locations and within walking distance to a multitude of restaurants, from the average to the superb. Of course it's Venice, so walking the calli at night will only add to the pleasure of already being there. The property is nice, albeit not overly spacious: our window faced the calle and you could hear the distinctive local language of Goldoni spoken, especially at night, somewhat loud at first, as families were out, then lighter and lighter to full silence at around 11pm, almost a theatrical piece where the characters move away from the stage one by one, slowly, to none. That actually made the place even more intimate. The life of the place, however, was our concierge: alas, i can't remember his name for the life of me, by his distinctive Florentine/Tuscan accent stood out, as he was explaining to us the ins and outs of the place and the neighborhood. He clearly loved the place and sounded truly vested into it, which translated into a great deal of positive energy about it. Any negatives? Well, the quality of the coffee served in the morning could be easily improved by changing the capsules used or its dilution. But fear not, within a few blocks, there are superb coffee bars with a never-ending variety of fresh pastries and croissants for your delight. Would I return? In a heartbeat.

The people were friendly and helpful. The place is right in the heart of Venice.

The people were friendly and helpful. The place is right in the heart of Venice.

Staff was wonderful and Stefon was so kind and helpful after we missed our ferry. He waited several hours to check us in at 1am. Lovely, quaint area.