Residenza Rivo Alto

Recent Reviews: 77

• User:BENSONYork_England

  Trip type: Couples

  Just too cramped- lacked character

  30 May 2015

  Stayed for just one night in this B&B which is just a short walk from Rialto Bridge. I always try to be fair and objective so overall I have to say I was disappointed with the stay. Yes, in Venice space is at a premium but I felt this property was far too cramped. The entrance is just a doorway on a street which is always locked. There is a tiny entrance lobby and desk on entry, leading to a narrow stairway to the rooms. Our room (number 3) was at the back with a 'view' looking onto other properties windows within a few feet, hence we had to have the curtains drawn all the time. Although the bedroom and shower room were a reasonable size, there was a definite musty smell on entering. Fairly clean inside so no problems there and good free wifi. The location for breakfast is a bit of a joke in my book, as no breakfast room and small tables set up on the small landing outside our room. This was for everyone. Breakfast was ok to good and was adequate. Staff were helpful when needed but not always at the premises. Overall I would say too cramped and the area itself near Rialto immediately outside was extremely busy. Prior to staying her a few days before we stayed at another B&B near Rialto which was off the main thoroughfare,quieter and a bit more spacious but within a few yards of the bustle which was much better. Not a cheap hotel so suggest you are paying for the central location. If we had had a room overlooking the small canal here it may have been better but overall a disappointing stay and would not return.

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• User:Rebecca B

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  Couldn't ask for much more

  02 Apr 2015

  Rio Alto is small and basic yes, but for the price you pay, you couldn't ask for more. My friend and I had the 'green' room which had two single beds, a TV, a cupboard, a desk and a beautiful view of a little canal. It was clean, tiny, had beautiful sheets. We were very happy. Unfortunately the WiFi was down the whole time we were there but the manager went out of his way to set us up at his other hotel down the road so we could watch the Cricket World Cup Final (I am from NZ, friend was from Australia). He also made us breakfast and coffee each morning, gave us all the secrets of Venice (e.g. finding the good places to visit/eat that aren't overrun by tourists/very expensive). We loved it and will definitely be back!

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• User:Julie G

  Trip type: Couples

  Quaint and great view

  11 Sept 2014

  We stayed here for a weekend in June 2014. It was reasonably priced for Venice. Whilst basic, it was clean and in a superb location. Breakfast was continental and served outside the room which meant you could pick it up when you wanted. Our room (on the first floor) had a four poster bed of sorts and an amazing view overlooking a small bridge and a canal. We would very much recommend this hotel. We booked through Expedia. I suggest that if you book through a 3rd party that you email the hotel separately to inform them when you will be arriving. Also they will send you a map with details of the river bus stop to get off at.

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• User:julie01-TA

  Trip type: Family

  Great location!

  05 Aug 2014

  We enjoyed our stay, it is more of a B&B experience than a hotel. The rooms were clean and the location was amazing, just a couple of mins stroll to the Rialto bridge. We stayed in the triple room which was fantastic as the 3rd bed has its own room. Great for us with an older child.Rooms are air conditioned. Word of warning! Mozzies! if you leave the windows open you will be ate alive, we closed them at night but it was to late as they had crept in whilst we had spent some time watching the world go by from from the window! Venice as you would expect has lots and lots of mozzies, we bought spray on our 2nd day and this helped.Beds are comfortable, bathrooms clean and adequate, room has a fridge with drinks in, there was a price list, very reasonable, but when we were checking out I mentioned that we had used some drinks from the fridge and they said they would not be charged, which was very nice!Breakfast in included and European as you would expect, I enjoyed the cereal and yoghurt's and the bread rolls were fresh. Tea and coffee available. You are left a tray which you fill and take to your room. This suited us as we like to lounge early morning before and after breakfast and I was able to stay in my Pj;s!Check in was easy and they walked us to the front door and explained keys etc. we were able to leave our luggage at the check in location on departure for collection later in the day, free of charge.WiFi was free.This is not a luxury hotel, so remember you get what you pay for! we found the price reasonable for such a convenient location, with a comfortable room and facilities.

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• User:TravelTheWorldGo

  Trip type:

  Very clean

  30 Jul 2014

  Like the other posts read, you have to check in at a separate Hotel. Not a big deal, they email you a map. The streets in Venice are maze-like so finding the check-in hotel was a bit confusing. Finding Rio Alto was not. The room was clean. There is noise on the canal...just as you would expecting a street. I enjoyed watching the boats going by with their deliveries each morning. One thing to note...there isn't anyone to direct you in the right direction or suggest anywhere to go. You are on your own and no one is there at the Rio Alto... no "front desk". The breakfast is not appealing and they drop of processed foods (cake, dry cereal, and rolls) coffee and milk in the morning and it sits until it's put away around 11. The next day I noticed the same plate of remaining cake slices, only more dry and stale. Gross...The location was nice because you can easily follow the signs from anywhere and find your room, but it is a VERY busy location and crowded.I would stay again.

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