Hotel de la Ville

Hotel de la Ville is located a bit off the beaten path, at least tourist-​wise, in a city that’s a bit of the beaten path, tourist-​wise. The hotel was a refreshing change after a couple stays in B&Bs, which while they were still nice, they don’t have the same amenities that an actual hotel does.
Our room was a good size, with plenty of room for a desk and chair, and the large bed. The bed itself was fairly comfy, especially by European hotel bed standards, and we slept fine in it. There was a fridge/​mini bar in a cabinet in the desk as well. Those aren’t complimentary snacks though, as the prices are on a sheet on the desk. The bathroom was big and clean, with plenty of counter space and good water pressure in the shower.
The air conditioning was decent although it took a bit to get going and cool down our large, south facing room. The wifi was good as well.
It was still pretty easy to get to the main downtown areas with all the Palladio buildings, as you just have to catch the #1 bus on the other side of the street. As usual, bus tickets are available at tobacco shops. I’m not sure how transit would function in Italy if people stopped smoking en masse!
There isn’t a lot nearby for food, mostly some pizza and falafel joints, although I highly suggest looking up Inter Nos, which is just a couple blocks away. The hotel has a breakfast area on the main floor that had a typical spread for an Italian breakfast — cornetti, fruit, yogurt, some cheeses and cured meats, and the other usual suspects. There’s also lounge/​bar area where you can get light meals during certain hours, and of course some drinks.
Staff spoke English fairly well, and while they didn’t have a business centre to print museum vouchers, since we only had to print a few pages they offered to let us use the computer at the main desk. We weren’t able to get them printed due to some file format issues, but it was greatly appreciated.
Prices were very reasonable, especially when compared to comparable places in Venice.
If you’re looking for a place to stay outside Venice or you’re a big Palladio fan (as my wife is), give Vicenza and Hotel de la Ville a go!
PS. A good two thirds of the city is closed on Mondays, including the big sights, so keep that in mind for your planning.