Choosing a place to stay in Venice is a veritable minefield, and there are definitely lots of options for all tastes and budgets. Many of the large luxury chains have a presence here, but we have decided to avoid them on this occasion and go for a more authentic option. Happily Novecento Boutique Hotel delivered exactly what we were looking for – a gorgeous boutique property, with friendly and ever-attentive staff, good location and in an incredibly quiet spot only minutes from the main sites! Simply put – it is charming!

On booking the room, I was immediately contacted by the hotel with a detailed location description and request for our stay preferences. I did contact them before arrival only to check that breakfast would be suited to a dairy-free diet, not a problem whatsoever thankfully! I also confirmed location once more having never visited the city and heard horror stories about getting lost – again, they allayed all fears!