Locanda La Corte, VeniceLocanda La Corte in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 3.9.Locanda La Corte is a three-star hotel in Venice's Castello district, set in a quiet residential part of the historic centre. St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs are all within walking distance, and the airport water bus stop is roughly five minutes away on foot. The hotel has ten bright rooms, some overlooking a canal or an internal courtyard, and guests also have a restaurant, bar, garden and concierge service. Reviews praise the friendly staff, central position and breakfast, rating rooms and service as acceptable rather than outstanding. Shower quality varies between rooms, which is worth bearing in mind. It suits travellers who want a calm base close to the main sights.What stands out

Quiet spot in Castello district

Close to airport water bus stop

Friendly staff and good breakfast

Canal or courtyard view rooms

Watch out for

Shower quality varies between rooms

Rooms rated only acceptable by guests

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