Antica Locanda Al Gambero – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Venetian-Style Accommodations
The hotel offers 30 rooms with damask or striped wallpaper, ornate chandeliers, and wood or tile floors. All rooms include satellite TV, air conditioning, minibar, free Wi-Fi, and coffee/tea makers. Most rooms face a Venetian canal. Room types include single, double, triple, and one quadruple option.
Restaurant & Dining Options
Le Bistrot de Venise serves traditional Venetian dishes, classic Italian recipes, and international fare. The wine cellar features DOC wines with sommelier pairing suggestions. A free breakfast buffet includes Venetian pastries, salads, and Italian coffee drinks. The dining room opens seasonally onto a campiello with canal views.
Hotel Facilities & Services
The hotel provides 24-hour reception, free internet corner, daily newspapers, and a sitting room with television. Services include tour and restaurant bookings, luggage storage, daily cleaning, and babysitting. The breakfast room features classic lead glass windows and checkerboard tile flooring.
Central Venice Location
Located on Calle dei Fabbri, 3 minutes from Piazza San Marco and 5 minutes from Rialto Bridge. The area features artisanal shops, traditional bacari inns, and historic cafés. Nearby landmarks include Basilica di San Marco (300m), Palazzo Ducale, and Bridge of Sighs (300m).
Transportation & Access
From Marco Polo Airport: take Alilaguna water bus to San Marco. From Santa Lucia train station: take vaporetto line 1 or 2 to Rialto. By car: park at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma garages, then take vaporetto to Rialto. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Rialto vaporetto stop.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
