Another San Marco jewel, located near the
Locanda Art Deco, the San Samuele offers slightly lower rates than the former with a private bath. While scarcely a century and-a-half old (a baby, by Venice standards), the San Samuele pushes an antique mystique, from the courtyard entry to the scattered period pieces throughout the hotel itself.
Fun green damask-esque walls play off dark wood and oriental rugs, making for a distinct blend of cheap and chic. The 10 rooms run the gamut between classic, Venetian style to cooler, more modern styles, with bold pink walls and an airy, spacious layout. But they're all basic when it comes to amenities: no TVs, telephones,or AC.
Artwork is tastefully placed and carnival posters miraculously bypass the tack factor. Bathrooms range from tidy and tiled, to very simple (as in plain and white). All are clean and relatively modern.
