Hotel Nuova Mestre

There's parking, and a decent restaurant and coffee bar right next door. It's a nice base for seeing Venice by car. The railway station is a 25 minute walk away, then it's 11 minutes to Venice sal Lucia; there's also a transfer to the station. For a 3-star in Italy, this is the best I've seen. Everything was clean, neat, and working, and the room had what I needed. The shower was very good, which is rare here.

The bus stop is right in front of the hotel, and you can buy tickets at reception. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the value for the price is amazing. Great place.

There are several food choices a short walk away, including a good pizzeria/ristorante, a great supermarket, a bar, a bakery, and a kebab shop. I found the staff helpful and very professional. The rooms are basic but have what you need, and the air-conditioning is good. Breakfast has plenty of variety for different tastes, though most of it is cold. I had yogurt and fruit, but the mixed berries were still frozen. I stayed just one night and didn't need to go into Venice. Still, the bus to Piazzale Roma stops right outside, which is incredibly convenient. This is good value if you're visiting Venice or the Venetian mainland.

Reception staff spoke English and were very helpful. They sorted out free parking for my car, an extra blanket, and a wine opener. The hotel is nice and cheap, and well located. Otherwise there's nothing special about it, so don't expect too much at this price.