By staying 2 nights at the Hotel Ambasciata in Mestre we save at least 100 euros vs staying in Venice. The hotel is a short walk from the train station which means you can be in Venice within less that 45 minutes. Since the trains run well into the night you can enjoy a full day of sight seeing and dinner in Venice and then leave the crowds behind.
Our room was very clean and comfortable. There is also a lift that makes getting to the upper floors a breeze. The staff are very informative and pleasant. The breakfast room is a bit small but the breakfast is good. a big bonus is that the hotel is Air Conditioned. We tried to book one more night for when we were returning from a cruise but unfortunately they were sold out. I would recommend this hotel if you wish a good, clean comfortable place to stay and save money.

Good, clean and big enough room. Very nice breakfast and close enough to the train station (just a 5 minute walk). The staff is very nice.

Just one tip: you need to check-in before 11 p.m. After 11 p.m. there is no staff member.

Very nice hotel with clean room and nice breakfast (fruit, cheese, meat, good coffee). 5 minutes by walk to train station and 12 minutes to Venice Santa Lucia (by train). Staff friendly and helpful.

My husband and I stayed here two nights as we were travelling by car and wanted a location with parking close to Venice. The train station is 5 mins walk away and trains go regularly to venice, it's only a 10 minute trip. The hotel was simple, cheap and basic. Our room was right next to the dining room so a little noisy in the morning but we weren't wanting to sleep in anyway. Staff were friendly. If you're after a budget way to visit Venice then we would recommend this hotel. The breakfast was very average.