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Niv Miyasato
1 reviews on 1 places
Perhaps this Westin is a corporate real estate investment rather than an effort to provide true luxury accommodations.
The location is wonderfully convenient to beautiful landmarks and luxury shopping. The hotel itself is a bit of a beat-up and scuffed dowager.
A quick look and you may think you’re in a 4+ Star hotel, but look closer and you’ll find an incredible lack of upkeep or luxury appointments. Scarred walls, chipped stone, threadbare carpets, cheaply painted furniture, expose a lack of attention to detail and proper maintenance. It’s likely the hotel hasn’t had a thorough refresh in decades. There are some beautiful details here and there, but they aren’t strong enough to hold together the overall cobbled feel of the rooms and common areas.
And, yes the breakfast in the hotel was extremely over-priced—always to be expected at any luxury hotel. Complaining about that is pointless. The view from the dining area is spectacular, almost enough to justify the cost!
The staff, in general, were friendly and accommodating. Most interactions were pleasant and competent.
Yes, the beds are wonderful! The pillows need a bit more thought. On arrival a bottle of water is at the bedside table. But after that, none. Why? The television never got a clear picture—no matter, not interested in watching TV but checked to see how the system worked.
As a fan and a guest of international luxury hotels, I really have to say, the Westin Venice misses the mark in too many ways.
Next!
The location is wonderfully convenient to beautiful landmarks and luxury shopping. The hotel itself is a bit of a beat-up and scuffed dowager.
A quick look and you may think you’re in a 4+ Star hotel, but look closer and you’ll find an incredible lack of upkeep or luxury appointments. Scarred walls, chipped stone, threadbare carpets, cheaply painted furniture, expose a lack of attention to detail and proper maintenance. It’s likely the hotel hasn’t had a thorough refresh in decades. There are some beautiful details here and there, but they aren’t strong enough to hold together the overall cobbled feel of the rooms and common areas.
And, yes the breakfast in the hotel was extremely over-priced—always to be expected at any luxury hotel. Complaining about that is pointless. The view from the dining area is spectacular, almost enough to justify the cost!
The staff, in general, were friendly and accommodating. Most interactions were pleasant and competent.
Yes, the beds are wonderful! The pillows need a bit more thought. On arrival a bottle of water is at the bedside table. But after that, none. Why? The television never got a clear picture—no matter, not interested in watching TV but checked to see how the system worked.
As a fan and a guest of international luxury hotels, I really have to say, the Westin Venice misses the mark in too many ways.
Next!