Alloggi Alla Scala di Andreina Della Fiorentina

I procrastinated and booked this about two weeks before our trip. I was having trouble finding a room that would sleep four people. I ended up finding Alloggi alla Scala for a very reasonable price with two twin beds and a queen sized bed.
We parked at the Tronchetto and took the #2 Vaporetto to the Rialto Stop. Only crossing one bridge with all of our luggage, we walked along the canal to Calle Cavalli, proceeded to Campo Manin, and then followed the signs to Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. The hotel is in the same square as the Bovolo staircase which made it easy to find. We navigated there in the dark without issues which is impressive for toting 50 lb suitcases through Venice.
We checked in around 8:30 — 9:00 pm at night, and the Owner greeted us upon entering. Alloggi alla Scala is family run and everyone we met was so charming. Andreina was like a mother and a friend to us during our stay. We chatted with her children while they did their homework and even petted her cats while coming and going each day. Note: if you are allergic to cats, you may want to reconsider. I, however, love cats, so it was charming.
This is certainly not a Western style chain hotel, but that wasn’t what we were looking for. We felt like we were guests in a local family home. The room was quite spacious for Venice and the bathroom was ample size as well. We had a small view of a canal. As other’s have said the room was decorated in the 20^th century which was fine for our needs. We left early and came back late, so our criteria was clean and comfortable.
We were also right in the middle of the action. We were located halfway between Rialto and St. Mark’s with minimal walks to each.
The only downside would be that the WIFI was essentially non-​existent and there was no breakfast included.
Last time I was in Venice, I stayed in Mestre. It is worth every penny to stay on the island itself and be in the middle of all the action. I wouldn’t hesitate stay here again if returning to Venice.

Disgusting… save your trip. Looks like an old gramma home and no personality. Towels were thin, ragged and the soap was the size for a baby. Misleading from pictures on website.