Hotel Nazionale

Everything was great, excellent service, very clean hotel, a nice welcome gift, everything perfect, central location, couldn't be better.

The hotel is very conveniently located, just a five-minute walk from Santa Lucia train station, offering easy access to the main attractions. From the outside, it appears quite small, but it stretches deep into the building and houses an impressive 92 rooms. As a historic building dating back to 1928, the facilities are somewhat dated. It's currently undergoing renovations, so I couldn't open my window due to the scaffolding, but that's understandable. The room was quite small at nine square meters, but I was prepared for that. However, it was surprisingly dark, which made it difficult to set up the safe. The walls were covered in fabric, reminiscent of the past, and there was no artwork. On the plus side, I didn't hear anything from the neighboring room. The bathroom was also small and had no heating, which made it a bit chilly. I wonder how a tall man manages to shower in there. The shower had neither a curtain nor a screen, so the entire bathroom got wet if you weren't careful, but I managed to avoid a flood. 😏 The bathroom seemed to have been recently renovated, so it was very clean. I found the parquet flooring to be very hygienic and nice. 👍 Breakfast was adequate, as you would expect from a *** hotel. The door lock and door weren't exactly modern; perhaps they'd kept the old ones, but nothing was stolen. Most importantly, despite its location on the main road, the hotel was very clean and quiet. 👍

The rooms are small but well-appointed. The hot water in the showers worked fine as of February. However, it takes a while for the water to heat up. While this may vary by room, there are no bathtubs, only showers, which are quite small, meaning that those who like to splash around will flood the shower room. Be careful where you place your bath mat, otherwise it will flood. The toilet flush is on the wall. The small shower next to the toilet is a manual washlet, a unique Italian feature. Japanese people are not used to these, so you might not want to try them, but once you get used to them, they're comfortable, and I personally prefer them to Japanese washlets. The toilets are smaller than those in Japan, but they're functionally sufficient, so I don't think there's any problem. The room lights are not dimmable. The entire room can be turned on/off, but there is an auxiliary on/off light next to the bed. The power outlet is EU, and the power is 200V. For devices used in Japan, please check the allowable voltage range and use them only at your own risk. An EU outlet adapter is required. The hotel's tap water is hygienic enough to brush your teeth with, but it is hard water. It's safer to buy "Sant'Anna Naturale" drinking water at a nearby supermarket. There was a security box in the closet of my room. Some rooms may not have one. Overall, this is Italy. The foolish assumption that the customer is always right, as is common among Japanese people, doesn't hold water. In this country, it can take at least a month for a repair to actually be completed. Keep in mind that there may be situations where something is broken, or the water heater is malfunctioning and hot water is unavailable, and even complaining about it is physically impossible to resolve. Even if you only get water, even that can be a memorable experience. That's how I feel. Unlike Rome, Venice is safe. I didn't encounter any pickpockets or purse snatchers. I enjoyed walking around outside until around 9 p.m., but I decided not to go any further. There's a water bus stop in front of Santa Lucia Station, making it very convenient for transportation. It's convenient for shopping for Venetian glass on Murano Island, and enjoying the view of Venice from a water bus is also very charming. Honestly, the view from the water bus was beautiful even without the gondola. Venice is a city of art and architectural heritage, so accommodation can be expensive, so be creative with your stay. Hotel Nazionale is one of the best options. I liked the way the elderly owner, perhaps the manager, cheerfully welcomed me. The breakfast was delicious enough for me. I would definitely stay at Hotel Nazionale again when I visit Venice. The supermarket is nearby, and the water bus is easily accessible, making it ideal for sightseeing. Plus, it's close to Santa Lucia Station.