Name: Eight Hotel Venezia
Address: Venice, IT

Eight Hotel Venezia, VeniceEight Hotel Venezia in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 5.0.Eight Hotel Venezia is a five-star boutique hotel in the Castello district of Venice, set in a historic Venetian palazzo. Its air-conditioned rooms have city views, and facilities include a restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre with sauna, free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour reception. St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge are both within a short walk. It suits travellers who want a central base with character, and families are welcome. Reviews point to a good location, comfortable rooms and helpful staff, though some guests found the building dated and the lift unreliable. Note that the hotel is currently closed for renovation and is due to reopen in 2026 as part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.What stands out

Central Castello location near St Mark's

Historic palazzo building

Spa, sauna and restaurant on site

Pet and family friendly

Watch out for

Currently closed until 2026 reopening

Some guests found rooms dated

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