We were scheduled on a cruise leaving from Venice to leave the following day and this was a great hotel to stay at for 1 night or for those wanting to watch their budget. We did not have to deal with dragging our luggage through the streets of Venice and finding our hotel. We took the "blue' bus from the airport (only 3 euro each, takes 15-20 min) and we were dropped off 1-2 blocks within view of the hotel. Great if you're jet-lagged like we were. Our room was quite nice and clean, bed comfortable. The bathroom was nice. The breakfast in the morning was lovely-cappuccino, tea, juices, hams and assorted fresh and yummy croissants and pastries, I am very picky about places and I would have no problem staying a this hotel again.
The hotel is in a district called the Mestre which is basically the area on the mainland directly across from the island of Venice. The Mestre train station is 1 block away and you can buy a ticket (biglietto) to the island (S. Lucia station) for 1 euro at one of the automated machines in the station. It takes about 10 min to get there and the trains run frequently every 15 min or so (not exact) until about midnight. You just have to look at the platform signs to see when the next one is. Remember after you purchase your ticket, to punch the ticket at one of the yellow time punchers you see on the platforms.
However, BIG CAUTION TO ALL: Watch your wallets and purses. I was pickpocketed our 1st night at the Mestre train station. We were coming back around 10pm and there were a lot of people milling about. I am very careful about watching myself and had been warned. But my downfall was having a stylish new backpack purse that I bought specially for the trip! I was careful to put it in front whenever we were in crowds but I'm telling you whoever did it was a magician, because no-one got that close to me for more than a second. I turned my backpack around to get it in front and it was open and my wallet gone. Truly a horrible experience and one I hope my fellow tripadvisors never have to go through. Luckily I had brought the numbers for Visa and my credit union to call and cancel my credit cards. However, it did make it a challenge to get cash during the trip. We were limited to using my husbands card only for cash or credit during our entire trip.
Anyway, the next morning, we decided to just skip the train station and booked a taxi that took us directly to the cruise line terminal in 15 min. Easy but it cost 25 euro.

We loved our stay at the Golden Tulip, staff were very helpful, the amenities were superb and the location was great for both train travel and air travel. The hotel was just opposite to the Venice Mestre train station and a frequent bus (#2) travelled between Venice and Venice Mestre (15 min ride). We left Venice Mestre by plane and it is actually closer to the Marco Polo airport than it is from Venice! We got on a bus from right opposite the hotel to the airport for just 3 euros and was at the airport within 20 min. I'm surprised this is a 2 star hotel because I could've mistaken it for a 4 star based on the hotel's cleanliness, amenities, excellent buffet breakfast and professional staff. I would definitely come back and stay here if I ever visit Venice again.

On arrival at the hotel we were immediately informed that we could not be accommodated in a smoking room. On inquiring why the hotel had not informed us of this through the past two months we were told that the room choice was a request only and not a term of the booking. The lady in reception then proceeded to argue about everything we said - including disputing that the station subway was flooded and impassible - which we had just experienced on our way to the hotel.
At breakfast we requested coffee on the verandah whilst we had a cigarette. This drew loud protests from the restaurant staff.
The hotel rooms and amenities were superb, however, we encountered argumentative staff throughout our stay. Eventually we just avoided them and went about our business.
However, if you are looking for a grand argument during your holiday - this is the hotel to book! Also, make sure you have a phrase book handy at all times as there are few English-proficient staff at the hotel.

We stayed at this hotel as part of a tour to Italy. We spent 3 nights here and i couldn't fault it. We arrived by bus from Treviso airport which is very straightforward. The hotel is opposite the train station but because it is set back down a side turning it is very quite. It is very easy to get into venice by train ir bus and we did both during our stay. The breakfast was the best we had during our stay in Italy. We had a great room on the top floor with its own terrace. The bed was comfortable and the shower was a dream! It is worth taking the time to find the main square in Mestre it is very nice for an evening stroll and ice cream. There aren't many restaurants near the hotel for an eveing meal but plenty of places to grab a snack. We ate in Venice one day, beware of the prices we paid 9 euro for 2 small cokes!