NH Collection Grand Hotel Dei Dogi

The hotel is beautiful and well-decorated, with an elegant blend of classic and modern styles. However, its location is a bit far from the main attractions. The highlight of the experience was undoubtedly the staff, who were extremely polite and attentive. Unfortunately, the Valentine’s Day dinner was a major disappointment. Despite having great potential to be a special night, it lacked planning and romance. There was no themed decoration, and the music selection was completely off, with Latin music playing instead of a romantic Italian soundtrack. The only saving grace of the evening was the menu—the food was simply delicious, and I am immensely grateful to the chef for that. Without his exceptional cuisine, the night would have been completely ruined. Another frustrating detail was the absence of live music, despite the presence of a piano in the hotel. Throughout the entire weekend, there was no performance, which was a shame, as small details like this could have made a big difference in the atmosphere. Overall, the hotel has its qualities, but the service feels more like a 4-star standard rather than a true 5-star experience.

One of my favorite hotels in Venice, hits a great balance between price, location and room levels. The cannareggio area where the hotel is located is somewhat quitter and less crowded than San Marco and other touristic hotspot while being well connected in terms of footbridges and overall most touristic destinations and museums are less than 30 mins away on foot. Also few great bacari in the surroundings (typical venetian bars where you can enjoy a class of wine and have small bites) and a phenomenal artisanal gelato shop. Room was nice and relatively spacious by Venice standard, the hotel also offers an early check in service at a reasonable price that was particularly welcomed.