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The Hotel Al Gazzettino is situated in one of the most crowded, and confusing blocks of the San Marco area. Simone, his dad, and Uncle Lazzari run this little hotel along with a restaurant of the same name just around the corner.
Once you actually find the hotel, a tiny, cluttered, and cozy lobby awaits. An ultra kitsch Virgin Mary seems to smile upon you as you make your way up the stairs to the bright and busy bedrooms. Your eyes will need to adjust to the loud reds and blues, which burst from the walls in a fabulously budget version of Venetian style. There are gold-painted mirrors, damask wallpaper, shiny light fixtures in what may be Murano, and the busiest bedding we've ever encountered!
Bathrooms are big and new-ish, and the unmistakable smell of fresh paint lingers in the air. Six rooms offer canal views.
The friendly staff and silly faux Venice-style rooms are a steal in low season, but steer clear during Carnival and Christmas. | 
