Name: Empress Theodora Apartments
Address: Venice, IT
Price range: From $991

Empress Theodora Apartments, VeniceEmpress Theodora Apartments in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $991 a night (cached, not a live quote).Empress Theodora Apartments offers four self-catering apartments in Venice's Santa Croce district, close to the Palazzo Venart entrance and within walking distance of Cannaregio. Each apartment has air-conditioning, a kitchenette, private bathroom, TV and free WiFi, and the building welcomes children and pets, with room service and a swimming pool also listed. It suits families or small groups wanting apartment space rather than hotel rooms, whether for a few nights or a longer stay. Guests rate it highly, with strong scores for comfort and cleanliness. One thing to note is that there is no shared lounge, bar or common area, so it is less suitable for travellers who want on-site social spaces. Prices start from around $991 per night.What stands out

Spacious apartments with kitchenettes

Quiet Santa Croce location near Cannaregio

Families and pets welcome

Highly rated for cleanliness

Watch out for

No common area or bar

Expensive, from about $991 a night

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