Hotel Al Piave, Venice

Hotel Al Piave - A Family-Run Historic Venice Hotel with Gluten-Free Certification

Located in the heart of Venice's historical Castello district, Hotel Al Piave occupies a restored historic building that began as Osteria Locanda Al Piave in 1945. This 3-star Venice hotel stands near Campo Santa Maria Formosa, just 0.5 miles from St. Mark's Square and 0.3 miles from Libraria Aqua Alta. The property features rooms overlooking either a private courtyard or the quiet Via Rugagiuffa, with some rooms showcasing original frescoes. Each accommodation includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, and electric kettles. Al Piave holds certification from the Italian Celiac Association (AIC), serving extensive gluten-free breakfast options including toasted bread, pastries, cereals, and savory items. The San Zaccaria vaporetto stop provides direct access via water shuttle from Marco Polo Airport, while Piazza San Marco lies within a 10-minute walk.

Pros

Certified gluten-free and lactose-intolerant friendly breakfast options

Historic building dating back to 1945 with some rooms featuring original frescoes

Located in a quiet area while maintaining proximity to major attractions

Family-run operation providing personalized restaurant recommendations

Cons

Some fourth-floor rooms require climbing stairs after the elevator's third-floor stop

Shared bathrooms for certain room categories