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Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

3 stars
San Polo, 679-Calle Sturion, Venice, 30125
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
10 reviews
Great Hotel

Probably my favorite hotel out of the 10 or so we stayed in in Europe. Great atmosphere - right on... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Aug 2, 2010
Charming hotel in a great location

I was looking for a hotel near San Marcus Square, but didn't want to pay over $300 a night. This... See full review

  • Ren68
  • Oct 3, 2011
Guests who choose the hotel Antica Locanda Sturion choose one of the oldest and most famous 3-star hotels in Venice which had the privilege of being used in the twelfth century by the Doge of Venice to house the foreign merchants who came to the city to sell their wares at the Rialto market. Hotel also provide Non-smoking rooms, Smoke-free hotel, Reception Over the centuries the hotel Antica Locanda Sturion has housed the famous merchants, navigators and ambassadors who have paid call on the Venetian Republic. In 1494, Vittore Carpaccio included the hotel's sign with the ancient wooden Rialto bridge in the background of his "Il miracolo della croce" fresco depicting typical life in Venice (the painting is on display at the Gallerie dell'Accademia). Today, the Antica Locanda Sturion is one of the hotels in Venice that has kept the ambience, furnishings and brocades of olden Venice and has enhanced the rooms with all the comforts and services essential to a 3-star hotel. Internet, fax, tourist information and a small library with books in several languages are only some of the services provided in the quite and cordial atmosphere of this hotel (delightful breakfast and reading room overlooking the Grand Canal).

A tax has been imposed by the city for stays beginning 1 October 2012, and will be collected directly at the property. The tax ranges from EUR 1 to EUR 5 per person, per night. The amount has been determined by the local administration, depends on the star rating of hotel and the season of travel. This tax does not apply from the 6th consecutive night of stay onwards, to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For additional details on this tax please check with the hotel property at check-in.

Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice Rooms

Single Room
The room offer one Twin bed with Air conditioning ,Cable / Satellite TV,Color TV,Ensuite / Private bathroom,Hairdryer,Heating,Kettle,Mini bar,Non-smoking rooms,Radio,Safe in room,Tea and coffee making facilities,Telephone
Double Room
The room offer 1 Double bed or 2 Twin Bed with Air conditioning ,Cable / Satellite TV,Color TV,Ensuite / Private bathroom,Hairdryer,Heating,Kettle,Mini bar,Non-smoking rooms,Radio,Safe in room,Tea and coffee making facilities,Telephone
Triple Room
The room offer 1 Double bed & 1 Twin Bed with Air conditioning ,Cable / Satellite TV,Color TV,Ensuite / Private bathroom,Hairdryer,Heating,Kettle,Mini bar,Non-smoking rooms,Radio,Safe in room,Tea and coffee making facilities,Telephone

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

45.4378 12.3345
Area served
Venice.
Nearby airports
Marco Polo International Airport.
Area description
Hotel Antica Locanda Sturion is in the heart of Venice: at Rialto, within view of the famous bridge and just minutes from all the city's most beautiful and celebrated sites.

Nearby points of interest

  • Rialto Food Market: 0.1 mi
  • Rialto Bridge: 0.1 mi
  • Ca'Pesaro: 0.2 mi
  • San Zulian: 0.2 mi
  • Art Gallery Bugno: 0.3 mi
  • La Fenice Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Clocktower in Piazza San Marco: 0.3 mi
  • Totem Il Canale: 0.3 mi
  • St Marks Square: 0.3 mi
  • Chiesa di Santo Stefano: 0.3 mi
  • Basilica di San Marco: 0.3 mi
  • San Moise: 0.3 mi
  • Museo Correr: 0.3 mi
  • Campanile di San Marco: 0.3 mi
  • Colleoni Monument: 0.3 mi
  • Rialto Food Market: 0.1 mi
  • Rialto Bridge: 0.1 mi
  • Ca'Pesaro: 0.2 mi
  • San Zulian: 0.2 mi
  • Art Gallery Bugno: 0.3 mi
  • La Fenice Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Clocktower in Piazza San Marco: 0.3 mi
  • Totem Il Canale: 0.3 mi
  • St Marks Square: 0.3 mi
  • Chiesa di Santo Stefano: 0.3 mi
  • Basilica di San Marco: 0.3 mi
  • San Moise: 0.3 mi
  • Museo Correr: 0.3 mi
  • Campanile di San Marco: 0.3 mi
  • Colleoni Monument: 0.3 mi
  • Madonna dell'Orto: 0.4 mi
  • Archeological museum: 0.4 mi
  • National Library of St Mark's: 0.4 mi
  • Basilica dei Frari: 0.4 mi
  • Palazzo Ducale: 0.4 mi
  • Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: 0.4 mi
  • Palazzo Grassi: 0.4 mi
  • Murano Glass Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Bridge of Sighs: 0.5 mi
  • Scuola Grande Arciconfraternita di San Rocco: 0.5 mi
  • Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute: 0.5 mi
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection: 0.5 mi
  • Gallerie dell'Accademia: 0.5 mi
  • Guggenheim Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Ghetto: 0.7 mi
  • San Francesco della Vigna: 0.7 mi
  • Santa Lucia Station: 0.7 mi
  • Port of Venice: 0.7 mi
  • San Giorgio Maggiore: 0.8 mi
  • Arsenale: 0.9 mi
  • San Pietro di Castello: 1.3 mi
  • Burano: 5.1 mi
  • Lace Museum: 5.2 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (10)

Ratings and reviews for Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Overall score

3.4 / 5
10 out of 10
Amenities:
2.8
Room cleanliness:
3.1
Hotel staff:
3.3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.2

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

3
Fred68
NC
Dec 24, 2011

Great Location

Great location. Quite a hike up to the 3rd floor of the building - 68 steps and no elevator. Overall the room was clean and neat but average. Most of the staff were friendly and most spoke english. Breakfasts were okay, but the coffee sucked (only brewed coffee - no capacinos).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Be sure you can walk up 68 stairs with luggage before you book here.

Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

4
Ren68
Agoura Hills, CA
Oct 3, 2011

Charming hotel in a great location

I was looking for a hotel near San Marcus Square, but didn't want to pay over $300 a night. This hotel next to the Rialto Bridge was a perfect alternative. It was near a water bus station and within walking distance of a lot of the sites. We had an attic room that was long and narrow, but a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Venice. The hotel only has 11 rooms and feels like you are staying at your grandmother's house (cozy). They also offered a decent breakfast and free wifi! The only consideration would be if you can't climb stairs. It was a 88 stairs to get to my room (yes, I counted). No one occupies the first floor in Venice because of winter flooding, so I don't think the stairs are that big of a deal, just be prepared. Also, you have to ring the door bell and then someone will buzz you in. Registration is at the top of the stairs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Do a gondola ride first thing in the morning. It's peaceful, not crowded and less expensive. Gondola rides in the evening are more expensive, but more popular. I know it seems romantic to do a gondola ride in the evening, but it's crowded and looses the romance when your gondola person is trying to navigate around several other gondola drivers. The peacefulness and solitude of the a.m. is also romantic.

Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

1
Resta
NY
Sep 12, 2011

The Hotel was a Joke for the money

We stayed at the hotel which was centrally located near the realto bridge. The beds are horrible, rooms had a bad odor. most importantly if you are traveling with a senior think twice, there is no elevator, one has to climb 4 steep floors. I will never go back to this hotel

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Chambersburg, Penna
Jul 11, 2011

Anniversary celebration

Hotel was nice, great location, it was hard to find, we walked and walked thought we will never get there. Our room had two twin beds in it, personally it was about as big as my masterbedroom closet in Houston, but hey this is Europe, The a/c could have been better, we got up every night and just couldnt get the room cooler. Breakfast was ok, they dont replenish the food right away, but again hey this is Europe.... the owners were great they had recommended several local restaurants to us, so we could avoid the crowd and have a special meal and night to ourselves. The steps? well there is 70 oops no I stand corrected there are 69 steps to climb to get to the reservations desk, and your room.. Again this Europe. We had a great time, and would go back, but would request a larger room..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

They recommended two restaurants, and they were great!

Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

3
Jbiii
Shaker heights oh
Oct 12, 2010

Great value and perfect locationp

Perfect location; friendly staff. We were upgraded to an apartment that the hotel owned

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Several excellent family restaurants in the blocks away from the grande canal

Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Seattle, WA
Aug 2, 2010

Great Hotel

Probably my favorite hotel out of the 10 or so we stayed in in Europe. Great atmosphere - right on the grand canal. Fantastic breakfast buffet too. Just be aware that you will have to drag your luggage up 4 flights of stairs to the lobby.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

4
The fussy budget traveler
Manhattan Beach, CA
Jul 15, 2010

Great location / excellent room

Excellent choice for those with champagne tastes traveling on a budget. It was easy to reach by vaporetto (public boat)and located on the Grand Canal in the old market area of Venice. Make sure to call the hotel and have them advise you on where to park (if you are driving) and the best way to reach them via vaporetto. Don't bother with the very high expense of a water taxi if you have bags with wheels as it's a very short walk from the public boat stop. The hotel is small and quaint as well as very conveniently located for all activities (lots of shopping) and access to other areas of Venice. Just be prepared as it's a very crowded tourist area. The rooms are very nicely done with venetian glass chandeliers, reproduction period furniture and walls/chairs/bedding covered and coordinated with beautiful fabric - first class. The view of the Grand Canal (make sure you get a room with a view)and beautiful room made the climb up the stairs worth it! So now the stairs...the only significant negative for many travelers will be that you must climb (with your bags) up approx. 68 stairs (four flights I believe)to reach the lobby and rooms. We enjoyed the exercise since we were eating our way through Italy but it obviously may not work for some travelers. Customer service was average and their free breakfast buffet was a minimal effort lacking variety as compared to many other places we stayed in Italia throughout our travels. All in all, this hotel was a great value and we would highly recommend it to our friends that can make it up the stairs!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Getting in and out of Venice is challenging (and can be unnecessarily expensive) if you've never done it before. Call the hotel and research access before you arrive.

Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Arizona
Jun 3, 2010

We loved this hotel!

This was just how I pictured Venice! The hotel was in a great location, yet still quiet and peaceful. We explored much of the city on foot and in the Vaporettos.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

4
Italy Honeymooner
Tampa, FL
Jun 7, 2009

Prime location

Antica Locanda Sturion was a great hotel for our two night stay in Venice. The location was perfect - right in the middle of everything and easy to access by the boat taxi from the train station. Unfortunately, you do have to get off the boat taxi and haul your luggage over the Rialto Bridge (stairs) to get to the hotel, but it's not a very long walk. Getting up the stairs in the hotel is a real challenge, especially with luggage or after a long day of sight seeing. Venice was unusually hot when we were there, so that made it even worse. But, the hotel it self was perfectly comfortable and cool. We had a small room that did not have a particularly great view, but I could tell that the rooms that faced the Grand Canal must have had a wonderful view - as did the breakfast room. I was pleased by the large and comfortable bathroom. The hotel does not have many added amenities, but breakfast was pleasant and filling and the staff was very friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The dining experience on the Grand Canal near the hotel (Rialto Bridge) is not worth the money. Sure, the view is nice, but the seating or cover charge, plus service charge, plus cost of food and wine and the attitude of the wait staff is not worth it. It's not the right place for a leisurely, romantic dinner. Look for charming restaurants that aren't in such a popular area. Shopping in that area is expensive too.

Review of Locanda Sturion Hotel Venice

Reviewer score

3
Masao
Not Provided
Jun 21, 2010

階段68段でエレベータなしはつらい。 荷物を上げるのはフロン

階段68段でエレベータなしはつらい。 荷物を上げるのはフロントが手伝ってくれるがそれにしても。 古い建物に狭い部屋で雰囲気に価値があるからしょうがないといえばそれまで。 リアルト橋から2分の好立地。 一泊で十分。

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
3
Value:
2
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