Your travel guide will probably shun Mestre as a dull industrial place. Most parts of it probably are. But so are many parts of London, Paris, New York. The Al Vivit is located right in the centre of Mestre, and here we encounter a lively, clean, mid-sized Italian piazza with loads of stores and restaurants. Whereas Venice can be outright... more

The two people at the front desk were so extremely helpful and pleasant, it made the stay that much better. We needed directions and restaurant suggestions. The typical continental breakfast was fine, but the great service and beautiful table settings made it feel like a great meal. Eating on the covered terrace was also pleasant. We have family near Verona... more

Very helpfull and friendly staff in a clean comfortable hotel. Only 20 mins on the bus to Venice. 3-4 mins walk to the bus stop. The hotel is in Piazza Ferretto which itself is a nice place with plenty bars and places to eat. Good bar next door and plenty others to find near by. One staff member challenged us... more

We recently stayed her on our visit to Venice. Staying in Venice is extremely expensive and this hotel was great value. As previous reviewers said, the hotel is in a piazza which makes it very easy when looking for somewhere to eat or even if you feel like shopping. The piazza gives the hotel a very nice atmosphere. The bus... more

The hotel is a convenient location from the airport...about 30 min. Visiting Venezia (15 min. bus ride from hotel) was our goal and by purchasing a bus and water taxi ticket combo for 12 euro a person was very convenient. The woman (Katarina?..she is the woman on the far right of the picture on their website) that helped us for... more

This hotel is in located in a charming little city ourside of Venice and right in the center of its main square, Piazza Ferretto. It was actually great in that we got to see a bit of this little city in addition to Venice (as well as shop in a couple of great stores in and around Piazza Ferretto). The... more

Family of 4 (2 parents in their late 50s and 2 adult kids) stayed at Al Vivit between 2 and 5 July 09. I could not recommend a better place to stay than Al Vivit if you are visiting Venice. I have asked for a 1st floor room and have been given a suite (for 4 adults), which for the... more

We book this hotel for a weekend away in Venice. Our expectentions were not high due the quite good price we got. So it was our surprise that Hotel Vivit was a lot lot better of what were expecting. Very clean and nice room amd huge bathroom.The location was excellent in the middle of very nice piazza and just two... more

My wife and I stayed here at the Hotel Vivit in Mestre for our honeymoon. We arrived late in the evening but there was a friendly greeting by the hotel receptionist upon arrival. Room was nicely furnished and decorated and buffet breakfast was served over a long period (for those late risers) and there was a large and varied selection.... more