We were looking for a nice hotel in Venice and stumbled upon Abbazia De Luxe hotel in travel reviews. Travelers raved about it so we took the chance and booked here. And my! It was the best decision we've made. The hotel, albeit smaller than regular hotels, is quaint, lovely and clean. We had a lovely view of the canal from our room. Everything, from service to food, were excellent. Our breakfast was more than adequate; offering a wide array of foods to choose from. We ate to our hearts content to fuel us during the day's walking tours.

The location is just minutes away from the train station. And there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the vicinity.