Hotel Antiche Figure

Gianni at the front desk was so helpful upon arrival, giving us maps and information about the neighborhood, and offering suggestions on restaurants and tours. The hotel has a complimentary boat trip to Murano to visit a glass factory, and this was very nice - an interesting up-close look at glass-blowing, and then a tour of the glass shops with no pressure to buy whatsoever. Francesca at the front desk was also a gem, and everyone working at this hotel had a smile and greeted you with a "buongiorno" each day. The breakfast buffet was exceptional, with many choices available including a variety of pastries, coffee cakes, hard-boiled eggs and salads, meats and cheese, yogurt, fruits, juices and coffees/tea. It was a lovely display each morning, and the staff was very eager to please. The hotel was delightful, our room was quite large, and the location is unbeatable! As much as you may have heard that Venice is a maze of streets and one could easily become lost, we never had difficulty returning to our hotel since the many yellow signs pointing out FERROVIA provided the proper direction to the Grand Canal and Hotel Antiche Figure. I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, and have no qualms about recommending it to others. Also, we took a 2-hour walking tour through Viator called "Tour of the Real Hidden Venice" that was guided by Niko, who provided excellent commentary and stories from a native Venetian. We visited the areas of Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto, and this tour meets right in front of the hotel at 10:00am. Niko also provided recommendations for a few restaurants. I recommend this tour and you may also find it welcome since most of Venice was very crowded (mid-October) and this walking tour visited streets/squares that were so quiet and quaint, with what appeared to be more local residents than tourists.

The location was perfect. I'm so happy I found something close to the train station as I was coming in with my Mother who uses a cane and so for the most part I was carrying the luggage. I'm thankful we only had to cross the one bridge, one of the largest but still just the one. I can't recommend a better location if you want to be close to transport; this includes the boat taxis as well and the gondolas. The closest grocery mart is a bit of a walk, only 5 minutes if you hustle. The room was excellent in terms of the bed and bedding being extremely comfortable and light, perfect for the hot weather. There was air conditioning that kept the air cool at night and when we came back to our room after a day out it was so refreshing to step inside. The room we had was on the second floor and our windows had no view but looked down into an alley, Which is fine, I didn't need a view from the room. (Not being passive aggressive I promise). And saying that, even though there was an alley the room was surprisingly sound proof and we had no disturbances during the night for our sleep. Everyone who worked here, at the desk, serving drinks, cleaning service were all kind and more than happy to help. Cleaning service was actually extremely kind. Some perspective on location: In the photo I share you can see the train station on the right: long gray building. On the left, the big green domed building is next to the hotel, which you can see to the right of it. Connected by the one large bridge which is made of stairs. FYI all of their bridges are stairs. I had no idea, I had never seen it before. It does make sense though, they'd be too steep otherwise. Listen, if this helps one person I'm happy.

Located right across the Grand Canal from Santa Lucia Station—just a 5-minute walk, though you’ll need to cross the Scalzi Bridge. A great base for exploring the main island of Venice on foot. The front desk staff are kind and helpful, offering clear explanations about major tourist spots. The annex and room are beautifully renovated in a Renaissance-inspired style—very Instagrammable—though storage space is limited.

Staying at Hotel Antiche Figure was an absolute delight! The location is perfect—right on the Grand Canal and just a 3-minute walk from the train station, making it incredibly convenient, especially in Venice, where dragging luggage over cobblestone streets and bridges can be challenging. Our room had a stunning view of the Grand Canal, and watching the sunset from the window was truly magical. The hotel is also in a prime spot, with a gondola station, water taxis, and water buses right in front, making it incredibly easy to explore the city. The staff was exceptionally friendly, and the breakfast was great—a wonderful way to start the day. For a first-time visitor to Venice, this hotel is strategic, charming, and incredibly well-located. Couldn’t be happier with our stay—thank you for an amazing experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The room was large and the bathroom was as well. Everything was clean and well maintained. We appreciated the elevator as well. The bed was a bit firm/hard, but it wasn't the worst we experienced in Italy. The staff was wonderful, and we really loved our little bar for happy hour. Breakfast was included with our room and was really nice to have, however it is very dessert/sweet heavy. Some more savory items would have been nice. Location was FANTASTIC! all in all, I would recommend and already have, and would stay here again.