Hotel Al Vivit - Venezia Mestre

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2008

We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights from 8 to 10 May 2008 and quite liked it. The hotel is located on a very nice pedestrian square with lots of shops and cafes. We liked the surroundings a lot and did not have any regrets that we did not stay in Venice itself. It takes only 10 minutes by bus (a couple of bus stops are located within 5-7 minutes walk from the hotel) to get to Venice (bus station) but you have a good quality room (clean and quite spacious) for a lot smaller price. It also took us only 30 minutes to get to Treviso airport we were flying from. Overall, staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was a good choice of meats, cheese, yogurts, cakes, breads, fruit and juice. It feels like I missed something because it was really lots of food. Much much better than we could have expected after our stay in Rome 4 days earlier. There does not seem to be a lift at least from the street level to level 1, so be prepared to carry your bags upstairs. One comment on the noise. Our windows were facing the wall of the neighbour building (which seemed to be a restaurant). On our last night it was so noisy - sounds of glass, dishes, conversations between restaurant's staff, that we had to close the windows so we could fall asleep. Besides you need to be prepared for some bells being rung very loudly at least twice in the early morning. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Al Vivit and would stay there again.

Guest name: EU, Australia

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2008

Excellent location, excellent value! We would definitely stay at the Al Vivit on our next trip to the Venice area.

Guest name: Gregory Giardini, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Dec 2007

We had an excellent stay in the single rooms we'd booked. Breakfast was very good, served by friendly staff. The surroundings are pleasant, though fairly loud due to the hotel being located in a pedestrianised zone. I recommend ear plugs! Despite the hotel boasting of a free car park, we found parking behind the hotel late at night a rather tortuous experience. Don't go in a 4x4!

Guest name: CP, Germany

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

A very nice hotel, located in the middle of the historical city center, with a nearby shopping area and good bus connection to venice

Guest name: RL, Israel

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

This hotel was amazing. The location is splendid, in a wonderful little area of Mestre, that is very clean and has great nightlife. The hotel itself was a gem! Clean and well maintained, with spacious accomodations and a very good breakfast area. The food was also very good. The trip into and out of Venice was painless. When we first booked, my wife was weary of staying outside of Venice, particularly because of bad reviews she had read about the area. However, upon checking in, she was VERY impressed. Going into or out of Venice was a 10-minute bus ride. You don't walk through any "shady" areas, and can pick up a cheap gelato on the way. We will DEFINITELY staying here again!

Guest name: Gabriel Couriel, USA

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

enoyed our stay very much. The hotel is very well situated in Mestre which is a short 15 minute bus ride (they run every 5 minutes)to Venice. There is a nice large open courtyard full of restaurants and shops and hundreds of locals use the square to just hang our and chat. It is a very safe and entertaining area. The hotel itself is good with large rooms by Europe standards and great common areas inside and out. The restaurants are good and 1/2 the price of those in Venice!

Guest name: DG, Canada

Average rating:  6.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

El hotel está muy bien comunicado. Las habitaciones son buenas y espaciosas. Los empleados tienen muy buena predisposición exeptuando a una de las gobernantas/recepcionistas que tuvo muy mal trato cuando recien habíamos llegado. Del mismo modo quiero destacar la atención de una gobernanta/recep. de origen cubano que nos atendió de mil amores. El buffet es respetable y la comida está muy bien. Deberían brindar más información acerca de cómo desplazarse a Venecia y los beneficios de los bonos del transporte.

Guest name: Sergio Salgueiro Busale, Spain

Average rating:  4.6

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

I would not stay here again. The hotel staff were rude and unwilling to help. We simply wanted to find transportation to the airport, and we expected a 3 star hotel to at least direct us to the nearest bus stop. Instead we were forced to search half of Venice Mestre for a place willing to give us directions to our destination. We ended up getting directions at the Hotel Venezia and found the staff to be so helpful and willing to go out of their way. We realized our mistake in choosing Vivit over Venezia. You shouldn't have to make the same mistake. The Hotel Venezia is even 5 euros less. Al Vivit is the wrong choice for Venice Mestre.

Guest name: William Beuttler, USA

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jul 2007

This hotel was in an excellent location right in the center of Mestre. A five minute walk to the public bus (the staff gave us a paper with directions) get us to Venice in 15 minutes for a couple of Euros. The hotel was VERY clean. Highly recommended.

Guest name: NK, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

Rooms were nice and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is close to shopping, restaurants, piazzas, pubs. We only stayed 1 night but enjoyed our visit.

Guest name: Lisa Kakassy, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Apr 2007

Rooms were fine, excepted those over a very noisy street . As air conditioning wasn't functioning, you had to choose between noise or high temperature ! Delightful breakfast on a nice outdoor terrasse Employees were very helpfull with good advices on local restaurants

Guest name: Alain GEMO, France

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: two friends

stayed in Feb 2007

good location, nice hotel, as at center noisy and very narrow garrage

Guest name: OI, Turkey

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Nov 2006

This stay was for businesss as we were to go to the Venice airport the next day. The hotel was decent and in a good location in Venice-Mestre. The room and hotel was typical with other European hotels and was pretty good especially given the low price. The only problem was that my room was right above or next to what sounded like a night club which made it difficult to sleep. Thank goodness for earplugs. Also, when the hotel called us a cab the next morning to the airport it cost 10 Euros more than our ride from the airport for the same distance. I felt a little ripped off and especially since the hotel set the ride up, but we were in a hurry and didn't have time to argue.

Guest name: Steven Goodall, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Beautiful hotel, easy to find, the room was spacious, clean and cosy but important to say, we booked for a comfort room, maybe the standart room wouldnt be as spacious and nice. Wide choice of breakfast and a nice little terrace where you can enjoy your breakfast in the summer time. The staff at reception was very helpful. I would really recommend this hotel.

Guest name: ES, Czech Republic

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mother and daughter

stayed in Jun 2006

This is a pleasent, clean hotel 10 minutes bus ride from Venice, in the centre of a lovely square with various bars and shops. Breakfast was very good, staff helpful and bus stop to Venice 2 minutes walk. Great restaurant/bar very nearby called Gino's - worth a visit. Taxi from Marco Polo cost 15 euros. I would definitely return to this hotel - it's not luxurious but comfortable and has a little roof terrace for those who like to breakfast outside.

Guest name: Melanie Sharp, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

Breakfast and room very nice. Enjoyed our 2 night stay here. Would recommend it for easy access into Venice.

Guest name: Kathryn Jensen, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

In a few words... it is a great hotel, with clean and big rooms, if we go again in the future to Venice, we'd stay at Al Vivit again, We loved it!

Guest name: AE, Mexico

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2005

Great location, very easy to get to venice from the hotel and a welcome change after a day in venice large room only draw back was the mosquitos never saw them but we all got many bites. breakfast was great. Only draw back was some of the front desk staff were rude, would keep you waiting for 5 to 10 minutes and then help someone else before you if they spoke Italian

Guest name: HM, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in May 2005

A very nice hotel on a beautiful piazza. Staff speaks English and very professional. I would definitely stay here again. The short trip to Venice by bus was convenient.

Guest name: TH, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2005

Very nice hotel .Only problem was no elevator but that wasn't a major obstacle . I would stay at Al Vivit again Staff were very helpfull.

Guest name: Robert Overall, Canada

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

If you are visiting Venice, then I highly recommend this hotel. It's a 10 minute ride on the bus to Venice. The piazza of Mestre is great. There is good shopping, etc. The hotel has WIFI, which is a bonus. The hotel staff was very nice and was very helpful with everything from parking (limited) to sight seeing.

Guest name: ML, USA

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

El problema es que el Hotel no tiene ascensor(lift)

Guest name: LL, Argentina

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Attempting to locate the hotel was a brainteaser since the hotel is located on a piazza and cars aren't allowed in the piazza. The hotel staff has some difficulty directing us to the parking area but finally understood. Took the bus to Venice which was timely but otherwise the hotel and the area were fine.

Guest name: AS, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Feb 2005

This hotel is home from home. I could not wish to stay in a nicer place. After my last visit to the vivit, they gave me a leaving present of a umberela, which comes in very usfull when it rains.

Guest name: Stephen Peacock, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Nov 2004

This was the second time of stay at the Vivit hotel in Mestre. I will for sure use this hotel everytime I come to Mestre and venice. It is a very comfortable and quiet hotel which I enjoyed a lot both times I have stayed there. Very competent staff, who enjoy to help you to arrange for things to do.

Guest name: Annika Billberg, Sweden

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

The location - in the middle of the old historical town, a pedestrian zone, is great! The disadvantage is that on the Saturdaynights,there are very loud (with voluminous loudspeakers)presentations on the nearby Piazza, attracting a lot of people who continunued to be loud and noisy (and tipsy) until about 2 h in the night. We could not sleep.

Guest name: JB, Austria

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2004

This hotel, and it's surroundings, were perfect for us. Very convenient for Venice but staying in Mestre was equally attractive. The square in front of the hotel provided everything we needed. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Guest name: Brian Vokes, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2004

Great location in Mestre and an ideal location for visiting Venice. Excellent breakfast with fresh fruit available and good quality coffee.

Guest name: AJ, Ireland

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2004

The outdoor photos are slightly misleading, but we thourougly enjoyed our stay at the Vivit: the a/c was particularly welcome. Also we had a front facing room and had absolutely no difficulty with noise level.

Guest name: Karen Wallace, Ireland

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Jun 2004

I have stayed at 5 hotels in Mestre Venezia, all in a similar price range/ rating and I think that the Hotel Vivit is excellent. The hotel is located in the Piazza Ferretto, which has many cafe's and bars, a great place to eat and drink or just spend a few hours relaxing. The rooms are spacious , clean and functional, with more than adequate lighting, power points, and showers that drain. The staff are very friendly and helpfull. This is my second visit to this hotel, and I would recommend it to fellow English visitors. I would give this hotel a five star rating !!!!

Guest name: Stephen Peacock, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jun 2004

We had a very good time at the Vivit hotel, nice people, nice surroundings and close to Venice.

Guest name: JP, Netherlands

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2004

Nice room and breakfast, hotel is 5-10min by bus to Venice (easy access). The hotel is well positioned in the city, with nice stores in the neiborhood.

Guest name: Rogerio Gelamo, Brazil

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jun 2004

The biggest problem was to get to the hotel with a car since it is in a large pedestrian area. The listed private parking was no more than a little alleyway behind the hotel, barely enough to get a car in and out without damage. The web page picture of the entrance is deceiving ( done with mirrors ). The rooms were very nice and big and the bathrooms were very nice. Public transportation to Venice is nearby which is convenient.

Guest name: Eric Van Est, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2004

Accommodation was accurately described on web site, as regards remodeled condition of hotel. Staff personnel were competent and provided good service with a smile. Only complaint was the noise level of street sounds, which was very loud even fairly late into the night hours. Suffice it to say that I would certainly be inclined to stay at the Vivit another time.

Guest name: Jerome Klein, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2004

Vivit is a very well kept hotel, with friendly, helpful staff. The double room we had was well kept, and well maintained. The room overlooked the Piazza, which meant noisy between 7 and midnight, and at 6 a.m. when the street cleaner arrived. Speaking with guests whose rooms were toward the rear, they reported perfect peace. The staff were very willing to help with information, directions, and diagrams where needed!. The value for money was excellent. Time by bus to Venice was 15/20 mins total. There is a friendly bar opposite the hotel, down the alley called Lee Cooper, where the food is good and fairly priced. Guinness there too! Overall, for someone visiting Venice, Highly Recommended!

Guest name: Allan Crowder, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2004

Great location if you stay in Mestre. Very convenient to bus for Venice. Not many restaurants in the area.

Guest name: RL, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2004

This is an excellent hotel, well positioned at Piazza Ferretto and close to the buses that go into Venice. The standard of the rooms were good with large bathrooms. The buffet breakfast provided had a good variety of food including fresh fruit. The only drawback was the lack of a lift.

Guest name: Marion Phillips, Australia

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2004

The staff of the hotel was very kind,next time we go to venice we will go to the same hotel.

Guest name: Jokiñe Moragues, Spain

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2004

The saff was most helpful and patient with us as first time visitors to Italy. Very personable and charming hotel. Good location for things to do and easy to get to Venice.

Guest name: Sonny Travis, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2004

I was extremely pleased with the high quality, well furnished rooms. The reception staff were helpful and pleasant. The breakfast was good although you need to be early to have a full choice of breads, meat and cheese.The location was good for transport to Venice and for the airport. It could be noisey during the day due to the number of people in the square, but no problems at night. The only down side was the lack of variety of reasonably priced restaurants in the area.

Guest name: GP, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2004

We have forgotten a pair of trousers in the room and they have not been able to find them and send us back!

Guest name: Costanza Braccesi, Italy

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2003

The first night,my room had troubled,because the shower coud not use well by the water handle brokend.I don't know why the hotel could not check the trouble of that shower room.I asked to change the room immediately and next 2 nights I could have the very comfortable time to change the beautiful room with completely fine assembled bath room. In addition to that breakfast and the location is very good. I am sure I will request to reserve next time,if I can also stay the same room as that 2 nights.

Guest name: Kazuko Ebara, Japan

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2003

WC-coveridge falls down, which was a irritating; the shower curtain is not solidly attached, so it came down twice. These are minor points, which can be mended easyly. For the rest we are very content and will be back later.

Guest name: Wilhelmus Lukkenaer, Netherlands

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Sep 2003

The receptionist was very helpful, giving excellent guidance on the best way to visit Venice, for which the hotel was very convenient. The location is superb, on the main piazza at the most attractive part of Mestre. The bedroom for three people was very cramped and the air-conditioning was inadequate. If staying in this area I would use this hotel again.

Guest name: Rhodri Evans, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2003

Excellcellent location in centre of Mestre. Quiet, large rooms. Varied buffet breakfast. Easy public transportation to Venice from this location. Staff very helpful.

Guest name: Thomas Schell, Canada

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2002

Excellent facility but parking was very limited. Was close to public transportation and had easy access to Venice. We enjoyed our stay in Mestre at the Vivit.

Guest name: Betty Templeton, Italy