Hotel Bucintoro – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Lagoon View Rooms
Hotel Bucintoro has 21 rooms, all with views of the San Marco Basin. Each room is named after a historic sailboat and features dark polished wood panelling, satellite TV with flat screen, free WiFi, air conditioning, and a minibar. Rooms range from 16 m² Classic rooms with French beds to 27 m² Premium rooms with separate beds or double beds. The Suite includes a private rooftop terrace with city views, a marble bathroom with shower and bathtub, and a sofa bed. All bathrooms have rainfall showers, hairdryers, and Cavalli toiletries.
Dining and Breakfast
The hotel serves a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at a street-level buffet with indoor and outdoor seating on the Riva pavement. The surrounding Castello district contains small neighborhood cafes and typical bacari (Venetian osterias), with some of the city's best eateries nearby.
Location and Access
Hotel Bucintoro is in the Castello district, 150 meters from the Arsenale water bus stop. It faces the San Marco basin, a 10-minute walk from Piazza San Marco and the Biennale Gardens. Nearby landmarks include the Naval History Museum (20 meters), Arsenale (100 meters), Doge's Palace (1 km), and Rialto Bridge (1.5 km). From Marco Polo Airport, take the Alilaguna blue line motorboat to Arsenale stop or a water taxi directly to the hotel.
Hotel Services
The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, free WiFi throughout, an internet point, elevator, luggage deposit, and newspapers. Babysitting service is available for a fee. The property is soundproofed, has air conditioning and heating in all rooms, and provides a defibrillator on site. Pets are not allowed.
Transportation Details
From Venezia Santa Lucia train station, take ACTV water shuttle line 1 (direction San Marco/Lido) or line 41 (direction Giudecca) to Arsenale stop. From Piazzale Roma car park, take line 1 or 4.1 water shuttle to Arsenale. The hotel is 3 km from Venezia Santa Lucia station and 25 km from Marco Polo Airport.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
