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Hotel Giovannina

Via Dante 113 Mestre, Venice, Italy
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Hotel Giovannina
Ranked #80 of 113 Specialty lodging in Venice
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stevo214
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012 via mobile

I don't like writing bad reviews and in fairness this hotel never claims to be anything but a budget option. But even taking that into account this place is the pits. Easily the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Dirty, smelly, run down, rude staff: you name it. Spend the extra cash and stay anywhere else.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012 via mobile

I don't like to bash places that are trying but lack something however I am certain these people are doing the bare minimum to keep the doors open. Ok where to start... Dead Mosquitos splattered to walls. That statement alone should be enough to deter anyone from staying here but i will continue. No A/C or fan. Room has a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

Recommend for short stays to see Venice, short walk to station one stop away from Venice and all its canals. Hotel staff are available 24hours and are young friendly, efficient and helpful. Old building but Rooms are simple with new beds and renovated bathrooms. No issues. (Rooms not cleaned daily). I recommend staying here for it's perfect location. Consider train... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

I'm a retired London teacher, who's enjoyed many long summer breaks exploring budget/back-packing in Europe and around the World. The convenience of Giovannina to Venice/Padua/Teviso /Verona trains - and the Airport bus ....... just 100+ metres away was great. The Antica Hosteria is just down the road for a special meal and the local, excellent supermarket is just a 5... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

a great choice for really on a budget travelers. The hotel in general is not clean, the blankets had holes, and the pillows as well. The reception could have been a bit more friendly, but maybe I'm asking too much think before going there

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Positive: very near to the Mestre train station; nice environment; free wifi (didn't work on my computer, but it was probably the computer's fault.) Negative: the shower was freaking cold! Also, there were used soap bars in the shower and the bathroom, overall, was not very clean; despite having an extra blanket, I got cold at night, because the heating... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2011

Our double room wasn't as bad as expected given some of the negative reviews previously read. It's very close to the train station, it was clean enough although the bathroom was very small, it would have made sense for them not to have a bidet in there. For convenience and price it isn't that bad, just don't expect the ritz!

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2011

Very Reasonably priced, the hotel Giovannina is conveniently located near Mestre station, a short easy walk to the station. The hotel itself is very basic, older and quite wilted and although they claim to have hot showers I shall forever remember it as the hotel of the bracing showers! The rooms are small and fairly clean. And if you are... More

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Livorno, Italy
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

dirty, no air conditioning, no bar/breakfast and not cheap also. Also the neighborhood is very sketchy. Considering that Venice is extremely expensive we probably got what we paid for... it has 24h reception but the last train to mestre is around 11 pm so it is like having a curfew and venice by night is gorgeous. Definitely NOT for couples

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2011

As said here before the rooms are dirty (got used towels in my cabinet and my girlfriend cigarette butts...) and you really dont want to use the bathroom! Well survived it and Venice is very nice. Was close to the railway and the staff was quite ok (didn´t argue or spoke more then necessary to them).

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Address: Via Dante 113 Mestre, Venice, Italy
Region: Italy > Veneto > Province of Venice > City of Venice > Venice
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Ranked #80 of 113 Specialty lodging in Venice
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