As you would expect Venice is expensive and crowded but if I stayed again i would consider this hotel. The hotel is in the academia district just around the corner from the main water boat stop. It is also away from the busy crowds but close enough to all the sites to make it the perfect location. We booked this... more

This hotel was fantastic. Set is a quieter neighborhood than the pricey hotels, I could not imaging staying anywhere else. We walked, within minutes, to all of the most popular spots. In addition, we learned how to use the public transportation system, which was safe, convenient and economical. The service was top shelf, from the bell man, to the front... more

We stayed at the Hotel American in July 2008 and found it very nice indeed. The hotel was situated in an ideal position in Venice with only a short distance from the grand canal. The room was small but furnished beautifully. We have stayed in many hotels in city centres before and this has been one of the best. We... more

On our first out of country trip I was alittle overwhelmed with the planning. After many hours reading over reviews, I chose this hotel for our 3 nights in Venice based on the great reviews. They did not lead me wrong. This hotel was very charming, and in a wonderful location. It is off a small canal in a quiet... more

This is a great place in an excellent location, certainly one of the cleanest and best run hotels I've ever stayed in, the staff is very friendly and accomodating. The breakfast is a buffet style spread with all kinds of food including fruit, yogurt, cereal and the usual meats and pastries. The waitstaff will make any kind of beverage you... more

6 of us stayed two nights at the Hotel American June 20-22. The hotel appers to have recently been renovated and we found the rooms, while small, to be quite comfortable with very nice bathrooms and most amenities we expected. Check in was painless, continential breakfast was good enough and the staff were more than willing to assist us. When... more

We stayed at this hotel for two nights during our Italy trip. While Venice lodgings tend to be pricy overall, the value for the money was not there with this hotel. This was by far the most expensive hotel we stayed at during our week in Italy, and the service was OK, but not what one would expect for those... more

The location of this hotel is ideal for those who want to be close to major tourist sites, but prefer a more quiet retreat after the pace of the day. It was easy to catch the vaporetto or walk across the Accademia bridge. Evenings were quiet and restful. The canal is romantic and there are numerous good restaurants and wine... more

Stayed here for 2 nights in mid-May 2008. Room was absolutely tiny. A lot of hallway and guest noise at night. Breakfast was good. Location is great. Front desk was very helpful. more