Name: Hotel Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo
Address: Venice, IT
Price range: From $393

Hotel Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo, VeniceHotel Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 97 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $393 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo is a four-star hotel in central Venice, housed in a building dating from 1308 that ranks among the city's oldest hotels. It stands on the Orseolo Basin just behind St Mark's Square, in the heart of the old town. The refurbished property has 107 rooms that combine traditional character with modern comforts, and guests get a free breakfast, free WiFi and room service. Children are welcome, check-in starts at 2 PM, and the staff speak several languages. It suits families and travellers who want to be steps from the main sights. Note that pets are not allowed, and rooms are reported to be on the small side.What stands out

Central location behind St Mark's Square

Free breakfast and WiFi

Family-friendly with multilingual staff

Historic building, well refurbished

Watch out for

Rooms and bathrooms are small

No pets allowed

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