This hotel is steps away from the Rialto Bridge, facing the Grand Canal. It's in the center of a strip of restaurants that have tables on the canals. It's a great location to start exploring the city. There are good places nearby to eat, buy souvenirs, get some gelato, and take a gondola ride. The staff of the hotel was... more

In February those of us who do not have a very large budget can afford to stay in wonderful locations such as the dreamy Hotel locanda Ovidius. Situated right in the historic and architectural heart of the old town, starting with the picture postcard famous Rialto Bridge a stone throw away, it boasts views over the Grand Canal from its... more

This little Hotel is a gem. Sebastiano is very helpful and welcoming. The rooms are beautifully decorated in a quaint style and very clean and tidy. The location is also wonderful, only 2mins from Rialto bridge and a 10minute walk to San Marco Square. The free boat ride they offer to Murano is well worth the trip. The litte shops... more

Stayed one night (for carnival) in January 2008. The location is fantastic with views over the grand canal and right by Rialto bridge and by street cafes etc. However, we had an economy room (as part of a deal with Easyjet). We were offered an upgrade for 30 euros but decided to use the money towards a meal instead. The... more

Stayed at the locanda Ovidius for three nights in November 2007. We stayed in a double room over looking the Rialto. A lovely hotel in a good location, with exceptional views and spacious rooms. Had room 102 which had an awful shower (no water pressure and temperature a little varied) my sister had room 101 which had a lovely bath... more

Excellent location, surprisingly good for 3 star hotel,staff very helpful (a great thank you to Sebastian - nice job!) I can not imagine staying anywhere else in Venice than at the Locanda Ovidius. Highly recommend. more

We stayed for five nights in room 202, which is a very good sized room overlooking the canal, with a generous bathroom. The view is undoubtely spectacular, but came at a supplementary cost of Euro 100 per night. The location is ideal - near to the Rialto bridge (less than 60 metres) very close to the waterbus stops (opposite the... more

Booked a standard double room, but must have been upgraded as the room we were given far exceeded our expectations. Large room with lovely spacious bathroom. Overlooked the Grand Canal, for far less money than you would normally pay for a canal view in Venice. Everything was very clean. Breakfast was very good, continental style. Hotel staff very friendly. Good... more

Stayed in the Hotel Ovidius for three nights at the end of September. Had read many of the reviews of the Hotel on trip advisor, and they weren't too far wrong! Booked the room through the hotel website, which worked out much cheaper. Arrived there before check in time at 2pm, but were allowed to leave bags in storage until... more