"Staying at Hotel Violino d'Oro has to be my best hotel experience EVER. Part of a small, but very luxurious group of 5, this family run Hotel was total enjoyment from the moment the door was opened for us on arrival right through to our luggage being carried for us, through the Venice streets to the water taxi, to begin our return home journey five days later. The customer facing team, led by General Manager Annabella Cariello, can never do enough for their visitors. When I say, led, I mean, of course, led by example. We even had the opportunity to chat with the owners Sara and Elena Maestrelli whose passion for providing excellence is shared by all involved in the day to day operation of the hotel. Nothing is too much trouble and customer satisfaction is just a starting place. We were made to feel incredibly special."

"My wife and I stayed at the Violino d’Oro for three nights in late February for a special birthday celebration. We had booked a junior suite but were luckily upgraded to a full suite (on the first floor, from memory it was room #2). The room had nice a separate sitting area and dual aspect views to the front (over the street outside the hotel) and to the side (over the canal). The room was surprisingly quiet and peaceful given where it was positioned in the hotel. The room itself was really nice – everything was very luxury. The Venetian style will not be to everyone’s taste but it’s very toned down and sophisticated in this hotel – some other high end hotels in the city tend towards bling. Our bed was really comfortable and we slept very soundly. Breakfast was a delight. The a la carte menu offered plenty of choices and you could be healthy or indulgent as you wished. The hotel has a lovely bar/lounge area which is very nice for pre- or after-dinner drinks. There are complimentary chocolates as well, of which we ate too many. All of the hotel staff we came into contact with were exemplary – very professional but also warm, welcoming and personable. Thank you to the breakfast team who are lovely. Thank you also to the front desk team for their helpful suggestions. And thank you to housekeeping for their immaculate work. The hotel’s location can’t be bettered. It’s only 2-3 minutes walk to St Mark’s Square, 3-4 minutes to the Alilaguna stop at St Mark’s to get to/ from the airport and 15 minutes to walk up to the Rialto Bridge. The hotel is of course expensive (in an expensive city to be fair) and not necessarily the right choice for an ordinary weekend in Venice (if such a thing is possible). But if you’re visiting Venice for a special occasion and would like to stay somewhere really exceptional, Violino d’Oro is a very good option. Highly recommended."

"We booked this hotel for our wedding anniversary. We met in Venice at the beginning of the 1970s, and we like to return for significant anniversaries. This was our first Christmas without family and we chose the hotel because of its location, ambiance and restaurant. We were not disappointed, and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommended."

"Outstanding boutique hotel. The location is second to none, a short stroll to St Marks Square and right on the street where all the high end boutiques are. The actual hotel is beautifully appointed and the rooms are spacious. We requested an upgrade upon our arrival and were very pleased with the suite we stayed in, overlooking S. Moise canal. It was large with a huge walk in robe to keep all our luggage. The staff were so friendly and professional. The breakfast was plentiful and the bar area was so lovely to spend time in either reading with a coffee or before or after dinner drinks. I can’t fault this hotel and will definitely be back. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful stay, and probably the best hotel we stayed in over our 5 weeks in Italy 🙌🏻"

"We had an incredible stay at this fantastic hotel. The staff were notably great, and were always friendly and willing to help. The hotel’s breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect."