First off - the staff were superb. This hotel is expertly managed and the place runs like clockwork. They're courteous and extremely knowledgeable about the city and almost trip over themselves in their attempts to be helpful. The rooms are spacious. The water pressure in the taps is high. The breakfast is adequate (though not excellent). And the location is fantastic (just across the canal from the train station and one of the main water-taxi hop-on points).

The hotel itself is in desperate need of renovation. The furniture is dated both in the common areas as well as the rooms. The mattresses are a little too soft and can lead to back pain. The air conditioning system didn't work in our room, which is a shame. The windows, especially the ones facing the canal, need to be double-glazed because there's a lot of noise at night (even though the views are gorgeous).

Hotel Carlton to my surprise is directly across from the train station, with the Gand Canal separating the two. Making the Hotel "an excellent location". The room was exactly what we booked (view of the canal) with opening shutters. The staff was very accommodating upon our arrival, during our stay and at check-out. Breakfast was nicely displayed with a variety of choices i.e. eggs, cereal, hot cereal. Highly recommend this hotel.

Getting to the hotel was a bit of chore if you have heavy or many bags of luggage. One has to traverse over a bridge which consists of many steps going up and many steps going down. Although there are workers (wearing orange vests) with carts that are able to load your luggage on to a cart and take them over the bridge, there is a price to pay. If you packed light and able to carry your bags over and down...great! If not be prepared to pay.

Convenient location, in front of railway station. Room of reasonable size for Venice. Reception staff friendly and supportive

Breakfast staff was extremely rude and aggressive and, despite paying the full breakfast price they did not allow me having 3 coffees (3 small cups as only machine brewed was available) while smoking outdoor.

Breakfast & staff & location: 10/10

Cleanless: 6/10

The hotel has an excellent location on the Grand Canal. It is opposite the train station which was perfect for us. The water taxis and ticket office was a 5 minute walk across the bridge. The Room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast was fantastic! The lady in the restaurant/ breakfast was extremely helpful, friendly and polite- she wore spectacles- I didn't get her name- excellent service from her.

The hairdryer is too small. It kept over heating and switching off- that was very frustrating. I would highly recommend the hotel attend to this. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially the two ladies at reception. There was only one male assistant at reception who was extremely unhelpful and unfriendly when we approached him about a taxi to the airport.

Location was superb, right on the canal. Room was just gorgeous and spacious, actually it was huge. Probably the best bathroom we had in all our stay in Italy. Lovely to spend the evening sitting on the balcony. Roof top restaurant just added more beauty to this wonderful accomodation. Just dont double lock the door, like we did LOL Doors self lock on their own. Lovely bar with table and cheers looking onto the canal and watching the world go by whilst enjoying a spritz.

Unfortunately, it;s been four weeks since our stay here and to be honest we cannot think of anything we didnt like.

Right on the Grand Canal across from train station. Good location with easy walk to Piazza Roma or the Frary area (sp?). Bfast fine. Room is Venetian style with fancy headboard and glass chandelier. Perfect for Venice! The rooms on the canal have cool old shutters that open and a little balcony. Watch the sun setting and reflection off buildings. Boats go by. Staff so helpful!

The bar wasn’t inviting to me. It acts more as a secondary waiting area for guests. I never saw anyone sit at the bar. I loved the place but you asked for a negative.

Lovely way to end our holiday. Room over looking the Grand Canal was lovely. Staff were very friendly and breakfast very good. Room was big and perfect decoration for Venice. Lovely to sit out and soak in the city.

The bathroom could be modernised but it was big and perfectly adequate. The older style of the fittings did suit the place.

Hotel is close to stations, making it very convenient

The price is very high compared to mainland, but this is Venice :)

Clean room, warm temperature of room, good breakfast, helpful stuff, comfortable bed, big mirrors

Small size, not enough lighting, not all rooms have a good view outside