Hotel Colombina

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Colombina, in Castello, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Venice, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed,…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Colombina, in Castello, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Venice, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. With around 940 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €352 a night, a premium entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Whether Hotel Colombina is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Venice more often than not.