Corte di Gabriela

Conveniently located near San Marco (St. Mark’s Square in English) and the San Angelo water bus station, this hotel is one of thee best hotels I have ever had the opportunity to stay in. Without being blatantly insulting the European standard of sanitation, public health, and overall cleanliness is just at a lower scale than what Americans are used to, so a simple Motel 6 in the US could easily be ranked a 3.5 — 4-​stars in Europe… at least in Italy. However, Corte di Gabriela couldn’t stand further from that statement. It has the homely-​warm feel of a B&B, but the luxurious comfort and attentive service of a top notch American hotel. Did I already mention that it’s clean? I’ll say it again… the upkeep of this place is impeccable. I think I remember seeing that they we’re also top ranked on TripAdvisor too.
The rooms were extremely spacious but the overall hotel was extremely tiny. I think there were no more 15 rooms total. In fact, our floor had 2, possibly 3 rooms max. So, if you’re planning a trip to Venice, book early because they reach max capacity easily.
But the best part of the hotel is the complimentary breakfast served every morning between 8am-​11am. AN ABSOLUTE MUST TRY if you’re a guest here. Tray after tray of freshly baked pastries, meats, cheeses, fruit, salads, cereals, spreads… crepes and omelets made to order… freshly squeezed juices, unlimited prosecco for mimosas or belinis, and of course cappuccinos and espressos to top it all off. It was by far the best breakfast during my 17-​day trip in Europe trip.
Additional amenities include free wifi during the duration of your stay, fresh fruit upon check-​in, and a gondola ride station from inside the hotel.
If you love boutique hotels and love the décor of Pottery Barn meets W Hotel… this is your place.