Name: Hotel Flora
Address: Venice, IT

Hotel Flora, VeniceHotel Flora in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 76 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction.Hotel Flora is a small three-star hotel run by the Romanelli family on Calle XXII Marzo, just behind Saint Mark's Square in Venice. The Doge's Palace is about a six-minute walk away, yet the position stays quiet. Rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture, damask tapestries and Murano chandeliers, and all have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests also get a garden courtyard, a bar, room service, currency exchange and a lift. Marco Polo Airport is roughly 15 km, about 45 minutes by transfer. It suits couples and families who want character and a central base rather than a modern, standardised hotel. Being a historic building, expect traditional interiors rather than contemporary design.What stands out

Family-run with attentive service

Quiet garden courtyard

Rooms with antiques and Murano chandeliers

Central yet peaceful San Marco location

Watch out for

Traditional interiors, not modern

Airport transfer takes about 45 minutes

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