Corte dei Greci

Bed bugs during our seven-night stay. I saw two and caught a live one in a Ziploc bag to show the reception staff. My partner’s torso was covered in bites that grew bigger and redder each day. The hotel has no mattress covers and didn’t seem to know the right way to handle an infestation. They moved us to a smaller room, and did so begrudgingly, but offered no compensation for the room change or for the laundry we had to spend our last vacation day doing. Beware.

The rooms were beautiful and clean, and breakfast was excellent, served in a stunning, huge room upstairs. Everyone on staff was friendly and helpful. It’s a hotel with lovely Venetian character, right by the canal and so close to everything. I don’t understand some of the ratings here, since one even has photos of a different place. I’d recommend staying here.

We loved the family room. It had plenty of space for the kids and all our stuff, and the flowering wallpaper made it feel bright and welcoming instead of generic. The elegant chandelier added a bit of old Venetian charm. It wasn’t huge or gaudy, and even the kids were fascinated by it. The hotel was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations. Breakfast was standard continental fare, nothing special, but it got us ready for a day out. Ask reception about the free entry to the Mocenigo glass factory on Murano Island. Corte de Greci is a cute little three-star place in the Greek area, and it really worked for our family trip. We were in a quieter pocket of the city, away from the crowds around the main sights, but could still walk everywhere. Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square were easy strolls, and we enjoyed wandering the backstreets. There were also lovely local restaurants and shops nearby that felt more authentic. For us, it was a charming, comfortable base and a little oasis in the busy city. We made lovely memories and would stay again.

The breakfast was a real highlight, fresh, plentiful, and excellent. Our room was comfortable and clean, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout. We had a wonderful stay and found everything perfect. We’d gladly come back and highly recommend the hotel.