Hotel Le Boulevard - Lido di Venezia Venice

Average rating:  5.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2008

I book standard room but i found it very small and donot deserve 4 stars

Guest name: KA, Saudi Arabia

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2008

I think the Hotel caters to people who are looking for peace amid beautiful surroundings of the Island Lido while being in Venice. It also has an amazing beach for people who like the sun and the shore. We stayed in a double room which was spacious and opened up on the main Elizabeth SM road which has one of the most wonderful range of shops and cafes

Guest name: Asad Shiraz, Pakistan

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2008

The external quietness of the rooms is OK (low traffic on Lido) , you can hear your neighbour coughing. The location of the hotel is excellent, prices for two persons in a restaurant on Lido are from 35,- to 50,- two courses and wine, which is attractive compared to down town prices.

Guest name: Hans-Erich Goldstein, Austria

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

This hotel is refined and friendly. The staff are courteous, immensely helpful, and generally professional. There was street noise on Friday and Saturday evenings, but not too late, and the area surrounding the hotel has both a major street (for shops and caffes) and tranquil residences off the main street, where we walked several times during our stay. I would recommend the hotel. Let them know ahead of time if you want the 'matrimonial' bed -- two twins joined.

Guest name: Robert McGovern, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Excelente atención. Excelente ubicación en Lido

Guest name: Emilio Felix Guerra Abud, Mexico

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

Our family decided to stay preferebly on Lido island, instead of crowded San Marco (or Venezia overall); so the choice of Boulevard hotel seemed the best for the price & location.In fact, the rooms were really small, but you have to consider that the ratio square meters/euro is really high in or around Venezia; that explains why we had a room so small (incl. breakfast) for 2 persons for 100 euro in August....otherwise, breakfast was good,reasonnable choice, rooms quiet, even if the hotel & its furniture looked a bit old-fashioned.We really enjoyed our stay & we wait to come back to Venezia;1 thing, I was annoyed by the fact that I phoned 2 times to reserve a place for my car in their private parking lot( a month & 1 week before our coming) and I was told that it was not possible to park there; so I had to park at the other side of the island , Adriatic side, 1/2 mile from the hotel;finally, I advise people visiting Venezia, to buy "the venice blue card" on the Web, very,very convenient...... a Breton man

Guest name: JL, France

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jun 2007

family of 10 including grandparents

Guest name: LB, USA

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

Strong cigar smell in a non-smoking room. We asked to change rooms and the hotel gave us a much better one.

Guest name: Carlos Zeidler, Brazil

Average rating:  3.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

Room is very very small.Breakfast room & offering substandard. Could hear everything in next door room.

Guest name: Noel Fitz-Gibbon, South Africa

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2006

Very nice Location. We have enjoyed our stay on the island. Much better choice to stay on Lido rather than pay lots of money for poor facilities unless of course you can afford the 5 star ones.

Guest name: Ozgur Sevik, Netherlands

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Not the first stay and probably not the last... Overall quite content with the service they offered.

Guest name: OH, Austria

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2007

The hotel has a pleasant location, in the middle of the Lido, and is easily achievable by steambot (even by night!) Room was not too large, but comfortable and quiet, while bathroom appeared fairly "old-fashioned" and inconvenient. Reception and breakfast are quite satisfaying. Finally the price/quality ratio seems very suitable, regarding the location of the hotel

Guest name: Antonio Bonora, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2006

We had a great stay. My teenage daughter had a single room booked, but they gave her a small double next to ours. She was delighted. The hotel is in a fantastic location and there was plenty of choice at breakfast. The rroms are very comfortable. Overall - fabulous. we would stay again this year but they're already booked for the time we want to visit.

Guest name: Louisa Hunter, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2007

Hotel was excellent, and location was good, 2 minutes from the Vaporetti station serving the main island of Venice, and other islands in the lagoon. St Marks Square was approx. 15 minutes away, although the main bus terminal took 45 minutes-1hour. Boats run regularly all night throughout the year, and are very reasonably priced. Rooms were clean and well equipped, staff were friendly and helpful, and breakfast was good.

Guest name: Michael Neale, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2006

Albergo molto ma molto bello in una posizione centrale, ottimi servizi, ottimo prezzo. Purtroppo la stanza era piccolissima. Very very nice hotel, very good position, good services, good price. The only one thing was the size of the room... too little!

Guest name: MATTEO CIANCAGLIA, Italy

Average rating:  4.2

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Nov 2006

Well run hotel close to the lido water bus station. Breakfast adequate, rooms clean, reasnonable prices on the mini bar. Very helpful staff. Room (triple) on the small side

Guest name: John Shanahan, Ireland

Average rating:  4.9

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2006

We stayed in a triple room

Guest name: RM, Spain

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Oct 2006

Hotel location on Lido is excellent for visiting Venice. Triple room was a good size. Venice can be difficult when you have your full luggage quote of 20 kg each due to the many boats required and also when the Hotel reception gives you wrong information on which boat stop to get of at for our RCCL cruise. 3 day venice boat card was useful. I hope to return to this Hotel same time next year.

Guest name: Gavin McMaster, Norway

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The Lido is really a great place for a stay in Venice. The vaporetto boat shuttle service to all the islands is really good. Prices are okay. We enjoyed staying at the Hotel Le Boulevard. Even the "smaller" rooms were okay from a space perspective. We went to the Lido by ferry boat, what we would recommend. Via e-mail we made the arrangement with the hotel that the parking at the hotel parking lot was included in the price.

Guest name: Bernhard Patz, Germany

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Sep 2006

ottima sistemazione e il viaggio in traghetto è oltremodo piacevole

Guest name: PZ, Italy

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Sep 2006

Excellent location - close to the boat stand, supermarket and beaches. The hotel was on the main street with nice shops. The internet service was not free. There was one computer and you had to buy time on it through your credit card. Around the corner there was a bar you could pay to use the internet. As a single traveller I felt safe and catered to. The employees were very helpful. As well, I was able to leave my luggage there for a few hours -- although it was in an open area by the stairs and the elevator, it was there when I got back.

Guest name: SK, Canada

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Sep 2006

Room OK, breakfast OK, location excellent and the pre-requested cot for our baby was in the room on arrival which was a relief. Only real grouches were that the bar was only staffed when a barman was requested from reception, the mini bar was not fully restocked each day and the aircon didnt seem able to make the room quite cold enough for our tastes. Otherwise OK - beds very comfortable. Would probably stay there again as the location was excellent.

Guest name: Philip Tabor, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2006

Took some advice and stayed on Lido. Was told quiter at night. It is. More peacefull, less tourists. Very nice breakfast. Location was only 3 blocks from the boat dock (vaperetto). Room was very clean but small, bathroom was nice, almost as big as the room, but hey, as long as the bed fits...I would not rely on the ac in very very hot months, the halls seemed cooler than the rooms as the ac shuts off when you leave, and if you are gone alot (..Venice, duh..)it never quite catches up.

Guest name: MIke Kijowski, USA

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jun 2006

Für venezianische Verhältnisse preisgünstiges Hotel mit ausreichendem Komfort, sehr verkehrsgünstig an der Hauptstraße des Lido unweit der Vaporettostation gelegen. Einige Mitglieder unserer Gruppe waren dort untergebracht und waren eigentlich mit allem zufrieden. Beim nächsten Venedigaufenthalt wird dieses Hotel wieder in Betracht gezogen.

Guest name: PM, Germany

Average rating:  4.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

The hotel location is great and the hotel reception areas etc look good . Our room was as big as a cupboard , it didn't resemble the pictures on the internet . The bed was awful we were glad to move on

Guest name: Ian Harrison, USA

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2006

It's a nice hotel, but I found it's a little expensive againt the hotel offered.

Guest name: YS, France

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2006

Good guest and public rooms, good breakfast, excellent location on the Lido close to the boat terminal.

Guest name: Simon Quince, United Kingdom

Average rating:  2.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2006

The staff at the "Le Boulevard (minus house-keeping) were rude, bordering on incompetant. The staff was reluctant to answer questions concerning attractions and dining. Any question was met with a roll of the eyes and a the person you need to speak with is unavailable. My wife and I purchased beach tickets at the hotel and were unable to use them; the beach said to have the hotel refund the money. The management at "Le' Boulevard" said "Oh sorry sir the person who refunds the money is on holiday for 2 weeks". I do not think the staff at the "Le' Boulevard" can complete a sentence without "sorry sir"! Our room was hot (78-80 degrees farenheit), and yes I have a thermometer on my watch. Also our 4-star room did not have a shower curtain. The staff at the Le'Boulevard helped my wife decide to shorten our stay in Italy and go back to Germany. I do not possess a superiority complex, but when I am paying what I paid to stay at the Le'Boulevard I expect better service, just like I have 1 standard for Mac Donalds and another for a 150 Euro Restaurant. I would not advise anyone to stay at the Le'Boulevard unless they subtract 100 Euro from the price!

Guest name: GARY SIMPLER, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

I think next time I shall book the same hotel all was perfect

Guest name: CB, France

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jan 2006

The room my friends and I stayed in were small but impeccably clean (who cares about staying in a hotel room when you are in Venice, anyway...). I would rate this hotel as an ex-4star hotel, the furniture is definitely from the 80s, but the service, the position, and the quality/price were excellent. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Guest name: LP, Italy

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2005

Superb hotel, made our stay in Venice that extra bit special. Many thanks.

Guest name: Peter Rudek, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Oct 2005

This was a great place to stay while visiting Venice, without staying actually in Venice. Lido island is easy to get to with the public water bus system, the Airport bus, and water taxis. We purchased a 3 day Venice Card and used the water buses extensively during our stay. The hotel is only a short walk from the boat landing. We stayed at another hotel in Mestre for another night, and Le Boulevard was by far the better choice. The staff were helpful. I would recommend this hotel and would stay there again.

Guest name: Susan Langlois, Canada

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We weren't sure about staying on the Lido initially but it was actually a welcome break from the congestion and noise of mainland Venice. Easily accesible from the train station, either 35 min or an hour from station to Lido depending which service you use. We stayed 3 nights and bought the highly recommend 72 hr ticket when we arrived which allows you unlimited use of the boat service. Enjoyable boat ride only 5-10 min from mainland and regular service to reach the Lido. Hotel 5 min walk from the vapareto (boat) service. Very welcoming reception, clean spacious room including the bathroom. Excellent choice for breakfast including scrambled egg and bacon as well as the usual continental style options. Close to some very nice local restauarants if you chose not to stay on the mainland. Didn't really make use of the local facilities such as the beach as we were using this very much as a base to reach Venice mainland which was both beautiful and completely breathtaking.

Guest name: Emma Shorthose, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

The hotel is in a very good location in Lido, just a minute from the pier. When we arrived they showed us the room we've ordered and then offered us a new one (with a little bit more space)... only after i've understood it was the junior suite for 150 per night. It wasn't so bad but it was very far away from the idea i have of a junior suite... and the price i paid was too much higher now that i can freely think about it. The hotel is, according to me, pretty understaffed and the workers are above all chinese ad indian people... so the communication is difficult. The only italian people we've found in the building were at the welcome desk. The breakfast was nice but in a four stars hotel i pretend to be inquired about what i want to drink and then served instead we had to make it all by ourselves... with the problem that once the cups for tea and coffee were finished and there wasn't any waiter to help us in the breakfast room. And it was only 8.30 AM...

Guest name: Andrea Lazzaro, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We were pleased with all aspects of our stay, the hotel was very good ,the staff helpfull,and the situation was ideal less than 5 mins walk to ferries,I would recommend it to anyone wishing to visit venice as you will find the restaurants are not as pricy as rip off venice.

Guest name: Thomas S Dallaghan, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2005

If you like a quiet and clean environment this is the place. The island where the hotel is located is very relaxed and serene. There are many small shops around where you can meet the locals and eat and drink leisurely. I just love this island (Lido) The draw back is the water taxis they charge too much money, that is if you have too much luggage like us, otherwise you can take the vaporettos they are much cheaper.

Guest name: Rebecca Monje, USA

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

Hôtel charmant et calme, idéal pour séjourner légèrement à l'écart de Venise.Ambiance hors du temps et petit déjeuner délicieux; les amoureux vont aimer!

Guest name: Bruno BEZARD, France

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

HÖTEL BIEN SITUE SUR L'ARTERE PRINCIPALE DU LIDO, MAIS LOIN D'UN QUATRE ETOILE TEL QUE CLASSIQUEMENT IMAGINE. CHAMBRES QUELCONQUES ( LA 429 EST SOUS LES TOITS SANS FENETRE SUR EXTERIEUR AUTRE QUE SALLE DE BAINS). DECORATION ANCIENNE EXCELLENT ACCUEIL

Guest name: PG, France

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Sehr gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis für Venedig. Räume sind zwar klein aber sauber und ordentlich eingerichtet.

Guest name: JK, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jul 2005

staff friendly and helpful really enjoyed the stay

Guest name: Derek Dinnarr, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jul 2005

Excellent location, midway between the beach and vaporetto. Staff could not have been more helpful. Very good beach facilities. Perhaps a more varied choice of fruit at breakfast. Clean linen every day. Plenty of storage space in bedroom. Superb value and would definitely go back.

Guest name: Tina Wood, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jul 2005

The Boulevard was a good hotel - position is ideal for a Venice holiday and the rooms were quiet. Our rooms were a good size and well air-conditioned. Breakfast was of a good quality for Italy - although if you arrive late, little is left which caught us out one morning. We took advantage of their beach umbrellas on a private part of the Lido beach - again very good quality and worked efficiently. Overall I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Venice.

Guest name: James Levi, Germany

Average rating:  4.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2005

Rooms are VERY small and the superior rooms just about ok. Seems very expensive for what it is. The breakfast room has little natural light and the hotel itself really needs a refurb. The bathrrooms are in a garish horrible red. We didnt like it there at all and made sure that we spend as little time in the hotel as possible. The people are freindly and helpful though.

Guest name: AB, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jun 2005

A small, comfortable hotel in an excellent location on the Lido. Lots of places to eat and drink at reasonable prices nearby. Staff at the hotel were very friendly and efficient. Very convenient for waterbus to Venice. The rooms were much smaller than we had expected from a 4 star hotel.

Guest name: Angela McConnell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Rooms not very large and not laid out particularly well. Wardrobe doors could not be opened fully due to bed end. Lighting poor in room and mirror badly positioned.

Guest name: Brian Marshall, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in May 2005

We had a very pleasent stay in the hotell from 9-12 may 2005. The location of the hotell was excellent for a weekend in Venice.

Guest name: TR, Norway

Average rating:  4.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2005

Das Hotel liegt leider nicht genau an der auf der Karte angegebenen Stelle, trotzdem war es einfach zu finden. Für ein 4-Sterne-Haus war mein Zimmer sehr klein; die Nasszelle war annährend gleich gross wie der der Rest des Zimmers. Leider hatte es keine richtige Douche, sondern bloss eine Badewanne mit einem Douche-Vorhang, dies finde ich in einem Hotel relativ unappetitlich (vielleicht ein Spleen von mir). Da mein Zimmer im obersten Stock (abgeschrägt unter dem Dach) lag, hatte die Klimaanlage Mühe, eine angenehme Raumtemperatur herzustellen (und dies im Mai; ich möchte ja nicht wissen, wie es im Hochsommer in diesem Zimmer gewesen wäre). Sehr positiv war das für Italien äusserst reichhaltige Frühstück, trotzdem kann ich das Haus nicht empfehlen.

Guest name: André P. Holzer, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Lido is close to St Marks Square by vaporetto, streets are quiet, reseditial area a plus. Food was exceptional. Great place to stay.

Guest name: Robert Royster, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

An excellent hotel. Excellent value. Excellent staff especially Luka - very polite and helpful, thank you. Breakfast superb. Location excellent. Would definately recommend and return again.

Guest name: Jeremy Martin, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2005

We really liked being on the Lido as opposed to the main island. It was a welcome relief from the crowds. The hotel was located a block and a 1/2 from the Vaporetto stop which was great. The hotel has internet access through 2 computers in the lobby. The lobby and bar are very comfortable. The rooms were clean except for some peeling paint in the bathroom over the tub. My husband is 6'3 1/2" and he could not stand upright in the shower since the ceiling was slanted. Otherwise, we could see the main island from our bathroom window which was nice.The bathroom was also very large and had a large tub/shower. There was also plenty of space to store our luggage. We had been in Basel for business before Venice and had more luggage than usual and there was a large armoire and a storage closet as well. The only complaint we have is that the breakfast which is fine if you like eggs and meat, but I don't. It would have been nice to have yogurt, fruit salad and decent bread.They were a bit understaffed one day at breakfast and they ran out of juice/bowls/cereal/milk/juice glasses with only one person to replenish. But the one person on duty did a great job of replenishing everything. The breakfast rooms are very nice, bright and clean. Also the fizzy water was not fizzy. Also they were working on this hotel and the workers were outside our door every morning. This wasn't really a problem, but it was a little jarring. This also happened at the hotel we stayed in in Padua after we left Venice. I suppose they are getting ready for the high season. Overall our experience was very good. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Guest name: Raymond Barry Frank, USA