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HOTEL PAPADOPOLI VENEZIA REVIEW

HOTEL PAPADOPOLI VENEZIA REVIEW

July 2021 · 8 min read · Veneto

Hello Hive Travelers, today I will share with you another lovely hotel, and this time it is from Venice, Italy. Ahhh, yes, Venice, you old baroque lady showing us all the authenticity, from the golden extravagance to the great stink. What can be more romantic than walking through the canals filled with history and heritage? Every step is hiding its charm, and if you would like to take that with you into the hotel, we recommend Hotel Papadopoli Venezia. This Mgallery hotel is all about Renaissance, and it comes cheap. Please continue reading our Hotel Papadopoli Venezia Review, and see what is hiding in this charming hotel.

At Hotel Papadopoli is all about Venice.
At Hotel Papadopoli is all about Venice.

Ambiance

Before we get to the ambiance of the hotel, let me tell you a bit about the location. Hotel Papadopoli is located just at the edge of the Venice canals and is close to all main transportation stops. If you came by train, bus, or boat, you are practically a few footsteps away from Papadopoli Hotel.

Welcome to Hotel Papadopoli, Venice.
Welcome to Hotel Papadopoli, Venice.
Aren’t these Venetian lights delightful?
Aren’t these Venetian lights delightful?

The hotel has two advantages, a Papadopoli Gardens and a bit higher ground than some other hotels. During the last floods in Venice, they luckily stayed dry. What about other aspects?

May I help you?
May I help you?
Hallways at Papadopoli has a bit of a heritage feel. Beautiful antiques are displayed everywhere.
Hallways at Papadopoli has a bit of a heritage feel. Beautiful antiques are displayed everywhere.

The hotel is small, and you will discover all of it in about 5 minutes. On your right, you will see a lovely reception desk with eye-catching Murano glass features. Just straight from the entrance, there is a restaurant “Giardino d’Inverno,” and on your left, there is a lounge bar “La Terrazza.” Probably the biggest jewel is hidden behind the restaurant – Papadopoli Gardens.

Venetians were all in when it came to prestige.
Venetians were all in when it came to prestige.
Murano Glass lamp is a must in Venice. I love it!
Murano Glass lamp is a must in Venice. I love it!

Speaking of design, Venetian all the way, with hints of modern touches. Murano, marble, chandeliers, gold, Venetian costumes, masks, feathers, fine-cut velvet, and even fashionable Italian shoes. Dark coming together with gold and beige, although the materials speak for themselves.

Crystal knob was my high school nickname. Just kidding…
Crystal knob was my high school nickname. Just kidding…
This was a view from our balcony. Lovely, right?
This was a view from our balcony. Lovely, right?

Check-In

Check-In was in Mgallery standard; quick and efficient. We got a lot of information about the city itself, a map for exploring, and even a welcome drink, served at the La Terrazza Lounge Bar. A flexible time frame for a welcoming drink turned out to be a great idea to put into action in the evening. That was when we enjoyed our tiki cocktails with snacks and traditional creamed cod aka “baccala montecato”. A luscious spread with origins dating back to the early 15th century when Venetian sailors got stranded on a Norwegian island.

Can you imagine a receptionist dressed in this? Probably it would be torture.
Can you imagine a receptionist dressed in this? Probably it would be torture.

Our Room

The first thing you will notice is a Baroque style canopy bed with lavish red velvet headboard and lovely wood-carved detail. As soon as you will change your view, you will see these wonderful fabric wallcoverings all over the place. The pastel colors with patterns are just perfect for an ambiance like this. Resanobly, the finishes are made with gold strings that help the details to connect the different styles. Antique furniture, some modern art, and a Morano glass table lamp in its place. There was also a balcony and a legendary view of the canal. 

The room is spacious, quite neat and functional.
The room is spacious, quite neat and functional.
Baroque style canopy bed got us some good sleep, though.
Baroque style canopy bed got us some good sleep, though.

The bathroom is small but functional. Rainfall shower and Egyptian cotton will give you a sense of luxury but nothing standoffish. If you please to “do as Romans do” then don’t hesitate and splash your rare bottom in true Italian style. Italians are passionate bidet users for many reasons, most important to us is environmentally friendly practice.

Textile wallpapers are also on the doors.
Textile wallpapers are also on the doors.
The bathroom is small but functional. No stand-alone bath but some good rainfall shower head for sure.
The bathroom is small but functional. No stand-alone bath but some good rainfall shower head for sure.

Facilities and Amenities

Hotel Papadopoli Venezia is stripped down when it comes to facilities. You will sleep like a baby, eat quite well and drink like a king. However, that’s about it. Probably the majority of guests are looking just for this. The main adventure is out of the hotel and canals are calling your name.

If you are an antique sucker like me, you will love hotels like Papadopoli.
If you are an antique sucker like me, you will love hotels like Papadopoli.
Papadopoli park is lovely. Inside Venice, some would kill for a park, like this 🙂
Papadopoli park is lovely. Inside Venice, some would kill for a park, like this 🙂

Despite all this, if you are planning to stay a bit longer in Venice, this hotel probably won’t satisfy your expectations. On the other hand, if you are a bohemian writer you will be sitting on your balcony, sipping espresso and considering your next words. So it might work.

Hotel’s Bar for morning espresso.
Hotel’s Bar for morning espresso.

Amenities are great, especially the emergency kit. Besides the usual tea and coffee, we got delicious meringue cookies and interesting – C.O. Bigelow toiletries. C.O. Bigelow is the oldest apothecary in America, working since 1938 and representing their personal care remedies. Carefully selected ingredients scented with lavender and peppermint are a propper fit for the evening routine, even if their roots are from America.

C.O. Bigelow is the oldest apothecary in America, working since 1938 and representing their personal care remedies
C.O. Bigelow is the oldest apothecary in America, working since 1938 and representing their personal care remedies
As long I have this button, and it works I am happy. Hotel Papadopoli Venezia Review just got bonus point
As long I have this button, and it works I am happy. Hotel Papadopoli Venezia Review just got bonus point 

Food and Drink

During your stay make sure to try some of the original cocktails inspired by the Venice at the La Terrazza. There you can have a light snack or enjoy a solid meal at the Giardino D’Inverno restaurant. This romantic setting will boost your appetite for attentively prepared local and international dishes.

Our welcome drinks were presented in admirable tiki glasses.
Our welcome drinks were presented in admirable tiki glasses.
Like in every port town, tea is an important part of the culture.
Like in every port town, tea is an important part of the culture.

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Breakfast

Winter Garden’s restaurant Giardino D’Inverno should be the focus of hungry tummies. Whether you are a hotel’s guest or not, you can enjoy a meal here. Every morning the centerpiece is a buffet breakfast filled with local delicacies such as the Venetian Pinza, Venetian Frìtole, and Panna Cotta. Needless to say, that is just the beginning of the dessert table. Those of you, who are looking for a healthy start to the day will be happy as well choosing among the plenty of nourishing bites, for example, detox salad. We started with the orange detox and green detox juice before moving on to the large Italian cheese plate. The selection of cold cuts was a perfect match also to the bruschetta and stuffed zucchini.

Luckily there was some Venetian cheese for the breakfast. However, we wouldn’t mind some other Italian fine cheeses.
Luckily there was some Venetian cheese for the breakfast. However, we wouldn’t mind some other Italian fine cheeses.
Venetian Frìtole is the Italian version of a doughnut.
Venetian Frìtole is the Italian version of a doughnut.
They also serve Venetian Pinza, traditional cornmeal cake. Delicious!
They also serve Venetian Pinza, traditional cornmeal cake. Delicious!

Winter Garden 

Buffet breakfast and ala carte meals are served at “Giardino d’Inverno” restaurant, situated in hotel’s winter garden, designed by famous Pietro Porcinai. When this garden was built there was upwards of 30 different indoor plants varieties, including Ficus repens, Ficus Benjamina, Ficus pandurata, Ficus bengalensis, Rhoicissus, Citrus mitis, Sparmannia africana, Stephanotis, Clerodendron, Philodendron pertusum/laciniatum/scandens, Begonia riga, Anthurium andreanum, and others. Time took a toll on the plants, but the garden is as desirable as ever. After all, the Papadopoli is the only public garden in Venice. Sadly, indoors the number of plant species is scarce with convenient plastic replacements here and there.

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Restaurant Giardino D’Inverno was designed by famous Pietro Porcinai
Restaurant Giardino D’Inverno was designed by famous Pietro Porcinai
Details, details, details.
Details, details, details.

Final Thought

And here is the end of our Hotel Papadopoli Venezia Review. In summary, Hotel Papadopoli is a nice small hotel from the Mgallery collection and it can is obvious why they have this title. The whole hotel is designed thoughtfully and the service is superb. After all, this is something one would expect from Mgallery hotel. However, there is some room for improvement, but when one is in Venice…

Even if it is a cozy bar, it is hard to stay inside…
Even if it is a cozy bar, it is hard to stay inside…

Will be mostly wandering in this romantic city on the water. That’s why this hotel is lacking some facilities and rather encourage you to explore the city itself. Would I recommend Papadopoli Hotel? Sure, it is not extremely expensive, as can be seen here in Venice quickly. We truly liked the vintage touch and Venetian style all over the place.

When Venice is waiting for you.
When Venice is waiting for you.

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