Since It was too late to find a room in Venice, from where we were boarding a cruise ship, we decided to stay in Padua It was a short train ride to Venice. We chose the Toscanelli Majestic because of it’s location. It really is in the heart of an interesting area. We enjoyed walking around Padua and are glad we were able to see this city.

We were upgraded to a suite, which had a separate bedroom and a living room area, plus a really large bathroom. This property is a little worn but nice for the location and price.

After much research, I booked this hotel for a week. A bit expensive compared to the competition, but in the very best location if you are interested in the ancient city center. It is in a neighborhood known as "The Ghetto" and is full of upscale/bohemian/trendy places to eat and shop. It is just a two-minute walk to the fruit market, and a very short walk to the major sites. There are two extremely popular bars just across the street, and on Saturday night they fill up to capacity and spill out into the cobblestone streets, so dense that you cannot really walk down them. It's a real interesting scene, but probably not good if you need to get rest. Otherwise, a comfortable place with good staff and excellent breakfast.

Wonderful, wonderful and wonderful. It is an ancient building in the centre of the oldest part of the city. Everything there seems to be as if it were the renaissance period. I experienced this hotel in the best way. Excellent staff and high tech services are available. I recommend staying there absolutely.

Walked to hotel from bus station and the route was mainly through the lovely cobbled streets. Easy to find. Centrally located with nearby bars with plenty of outside seating for an early evening drink.

Reception staff are helpful and speak good English. Only exception was in the bar, where the bar tender was more interested in watching the TV than serving any drinks. Good breakfast with wide range that would suit all tastes - though shame that the croissant were all sweet. Minor complaint compared with good eggs, fruit, yoghurt, juices, breads etc.

Comfortable room with its own lobby area, room well equipped including coffee machine, microwave, mini-bar and safe as well as more than enough wardrobe space. We had a corner room with lots of windows, each with own shutter which proved useful the night that the street outside was full of loud customers from the bar opposite. Other nights were fine so that was perhaps a one-off.

Padua itself offers good restaurants and the breathtaking Giotto murals, and for just over 5 euros an easy train trip to Venice and all that that city provides.