Bellini

It was near to both the station & all ferries. Since we arrived after 20:00 after a long train trip from Budapest, it only took a few minutes to reach the Bellini from Santa Lucia with our very heavy suitcases. The nearby ferry stop meant that we could explore Venice with minimal walking & minimal bridge crossings. We stayed 4 nights & were fortunate to be allocated a room with a rear patio which was very welcome. This was our second visit to Venice in 2 years, so our hotel accommodation was selected strategically & we were very happy with the accommodation, service & location,

The buffet breakfast was 2 star in a 4 star hotel. In my opinion as a retired cook, this hotel cook does not know how to cook eggs in any way. The omelettes/frittatas were overcooked & tough & the scrambled eggs were both overcooked & watery as well as containing whole yolks. In one word, inedible. There were too many sliced cakes & there were pastries available on only one morning. The selection of cooked dishes was less than other hotels of thus standard. Breakfast every morning was a disappointment.