Simon’ Secret

Location: San marco 4700, Venice, it

Star Rating: 8.9 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Non-smoking throughout
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Exclusive Room, Ensuite

  1 Queen Bed

  269-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Comfort - Air conditioning, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Espresso maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Hydromassage showerhead

• Classic Room, Ensuite

  1 Queen Bed

  194-sq-foot room with canal views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Comfort - Air conditioning, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bottle of water
  • Espresso maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Smoking

• Basic Room

  1 Twin Bed

  108 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Comfort - Heating, ceiling fan, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bottle of water
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Hydromassage showerhead

• Single Room with Private Bathroom

  Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The single room features heating and city views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access

• Deluxe Double Room

  Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, parquet floors, heating as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  The double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access

• King Room with Sea View

  The spacious double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. This double room has parquet floors, heating, a flat-screen TV and city views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Amalie (10/5): -
• Anthony (9/5): -
• David (4/5): Personally I would like this residence to remain a secret! - Its location The lady who met us was helpful and sent us a bottle of prosecco to make up for a to that wasn’t useful There were no facilities bar the basics of a loo shower and a bed. There was a to but you couldn’t get any usual channels. You had to leave your clothes in your suitcase as there were two very narrow cupboards and three hangers. There was a dark room outside the bedroom which looked like it simply was an office for the owner I presume…. There was another attached room that had windows which could have been really nice… the whole place felt like there was no care taken it was just a money making venture!
• Theodor (8/5): Ich verbrachte ein paar schöne Tage in einer wunderschönen, romantischen Pension, wo man noch ein bisschen mehr Augenmer - Die Lage, die Zimmergrösse, der Balkon, die Sauberkeit Fernseher hat nicht funktioniert, zu helle Leuchtmittel, Wasserflaschen im Kühlschrank nur einmal nachgefüllt, Wasserdruck in Dusche nicht stark genug, zu wenige Bügel im Schrank
• Fabio (10/5): - piccolo ma discreto, a 4 passi da Rialto ma silenzioso direi ottima scelta
• Mihai (9/5): - Locatia, este chiar langa un canal pe unde trec gondole. Este aproape de orice. Pernele si salteaua destul de incomode
• Bouvier (5/5): - la chambre était agréable , spacieuse, mobilier vénitien sympathique. un gros reproche: le matelas est a changer car peu confortable. D'autre part cette emplacement n'est pas à considérer comme un hôtel mais comme une location airbnb. donc la prestation est chère Literie
• Carmelina (10/5): -
• Andrew (10/5): Would recommend to stay - Very clean and the location was great. Very friendly staff too
• Julian (9/5): -
• Jennifer (10/5): -
• Bettina (10/5): -
• Cédric (10/5): Parfait - Localisation , propreté , taille de la chambre , qualité de la douche , confort du lit Ras
• Michal (10/5): -
• Steve (8/5): -
• Henrique (8/5): Um quarto com uma excelente localização e muito limpo - A casa de banho o colchão
• Nazlee (10/5): Great location and comfortable apartment - Love the location. Very convenient for San Marco, Rialto and Accedemia. The shower was the best feature; very modern and plenty of room when showering too! The bathroom itself is very spacious. There's refrigerator and espresso machine No bedside lamp or TV in the room. But not too important. Also could get lost finding your way to the premises. Thank you Google! I found out easier to navigate yourself to the premises if you start from Piazza San Marco
• Claudia (8/5): Toll - Alles notwendige vorhanden. Sehr nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal, sehr hilfsbereit Schwierig in den Gassen zu finden.
• Denora (10/5): Soggiorno da favola - La struttura è in una posizione strategica: a 5 minuti a piedi da Piazza San Marco. Marco è un ospite eccezionale: mi ha messo a disposizione la stanza più grande e più confortevole, nonostante avessi prenotato e pagato la stanza più economica.
• Sukhjit (8/5): - The room is ok. Almost no amenities in the room. Not even a glass or a cup. The host was semi responsive with just not answering back at all on a message sent to him. No housekeeping but that was sort of expected. The BIG problem with the room is the shower is clearly visible from apartments across the street at night. We had to shower with the lights off. Even with the wooden blind closed its visible.
• Adam (10/5): - Beautiful room - in the heart of things but just off the busy street so noise wasn't a problem. As just a room and not a hotel or full apartment, I wasn't expecting it to be cleaned every day, but yes they were attentive and stopped by every day. I was a little nervous at first about the low number of reviews and lack of information about check-in, but it is very much a real place, just call the number provided to set up check-in rather than email.
• EDWARD (9/5): - Figuring out the location was a challenge. Buy, nicely situated. Daily bed service. Good sized bathroom space.
• Carol (9/5): -
• Ronnie (10/5): - Amazing property and hosts, even helped carry our bags up the stairs. Location is fantastic and view from the king room was beautiful looking onto the canal.
• Francesco (10/5): -
• Rachel (10/5): Tout était parfait - Le bâtiment dans lequel se situent les chambres est magnifique, et l’emplacement est idéal pour se promener dans toute la ville. Les échanges avec les propriétaires sont fluides et ils sont très sympas et arrangeants.
• Eva (8/5): -
• Margarita (10/5): - The hosts were great, walked me to the property, which is hard to find if you do not know. The room is small, but comfortable and clean. The location is perfect. No AC, you have to be aware of that. The fan on the ceiling is very loud, not possible to use.
• Lucia (7/5): Good -
• Eric (10/5): - 3 minute walk to st. Marc’s square, off the beaten track. Well worth the visit
• Marnie (8/5): - El cuarto tiene una excelente ubicación, el baño está recién remodelado, pero el resto de la habitación es vieja, no cuenta con ningún servicio, para una noche no está mal, por su buena ubicación.
• Gerry (10/5): - Met at water Gerry and ushered to the property was much appreciated.
• Yuche (6/5): Pleasant -
• Kristen (5/5): Ok if your desperate for somewhere to stay but not great - The location was ok It felt dirty and I didn’t want to sleep there. Not good at all.
• Rossana (10/5): - En general bastante bien! El lugar muy bien orientado Stella, fue de gran ayuda, muy capaz, atenta, eficiente y simpatica
• Kevin (9/5): Superb - Location and value
• Claudia (10/5): - Perfectly located, super kind hosts and everything extremely clean. As a plus, the mattress was very comfortable!
• Jennifer (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alison (10/5): A great place to stay, I would definitely go back. - The location is brilliant, between rialto and san Marco and also just a few yards from handy shops and some great restaurants, including Bistrot de Venise if you’re feeling like treating yourself :) No negative feedback
• Andreas (10/5): Great stay! Great room with excellent location - Excellent location, great and friendly staff, nice room with river view Bed mattress not so comfy
• Roberto (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sam (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lapeshaa (10/5): - I loved my stay here. The room was very large with plenty of room. Beautiful furnishings. Great housekeeping. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay! It’s only 4 minutes walk to Rialto bridge and 4/5 minutes to St Marks. Very convenient location!
• Francesca (9/5): My stay was great. Stella was awesome, came & met me to show me where the apartment was, great customer service. - Was very clean and close to St. Marks. Would stay again if I ever returned.
• Scott (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maria (9/5): Great location, staff, bathroom! - I booked a single bed because I came to Venice for a work event and stayed the weekend after to have more time to explore this magical city. I probably could have stayed somewhere less central and paid a lower price, but I have no complaints about the room, comfort, and communication. Bathroom was super clean, modern, and spacious with excellent shower. Location close to major sights.
• Adrian W (10/5): Good luck finding it!! but it’s awesome !! - Great spot will go back
• Maggie (10/5): - Stella was great and the room exactly as presented. All good.
• Katarzyna (5/5): In an overall it was quite positive stay. - Perfect location very close to Rialto bridge and San Marco. The room was tidy and cleaning service was every day provided. Lovely and helpful staff, her name was Stella. Lack of bedside lamps and mirror in the room. There also should be a kettle, cutlery set and a cup/mug.
• Hurtado (10/5): Exceptional - I was really perfect. Everything was good
• Monica (9/5): Superb -
• Leach (8/5): Very good -
• Mcfayden (9/5): Superb - Very simple… Just a room with an updated washroom, mini fridge, and lots of storage space. Location was amazing..
• Cynthia (3/5): Wouldn’t recommend. - Area. It’s like sleeping in a closet, no tv, no phone, very loud, & no air conditioning.
• penny (10/5): - This is a charming hotel room. It is a really cool combination of authentic character- wooden shuttered windows overlooking gondolas passing by, murano chandelier- and a super clean, updated bathroom. The location is great, halfway beyween the Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square. It was difficult to find. Only wish was that directions might have been sent to us in advance.
• Greg (7/5): Great place to stay! - Location was fantastic. It was very clean and great staff who were very helpful and they gave lots of recommendations of places to eat and things to do. The bedroom was a very bright green which sounds small but after a while is quite disconcerting. Hot water in the shower was on and off.
• Irene (9/5): My stay was perfect - Perfect location in the heart of the most important locations in Venezia. Two minutes from Teatro, 3 minutes from Rialto and 5 minutes from San Marco square etc. The location is absolutely perfect and there’s so many cheaper restaurants sharing same building as the hotel. The staff were very nice and helped me store my luggage. The location is generally quiet even though it’s in the center. The WiFi worked perfectly Ventilation could be better. The windows couldn’t stay open and as there was no air conditioner, I struggled a lot with ventilation but the fan does provide some help.
• Karin (10/5): Excellent location - Perfect location, very close to san marco square, Staff very nice, Stella helped me to arrive at the hotel at night when my google maps wasn´t working, Room and bathroom: clean and with a good size.
• Maria Judita (10/5): - Thank you sooooo much to Stella for be so wonderful !!! Thank you Judita
• Bob (10/5): Superb - Room was large and very clean. Bathroom was equipped with all necessities and clean towels. Hot water readily available. Location was excellent .Stella was amazing. She even helped us carry our luggage. She gave us tips on where to go etc…. Thank you Stella! Everything was perfect
• John (10/5): - I was sceptical given the few reviews, but this little place is great value for money. Stella was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Super clean and comfortable and the location could not be better.
• Joe (10/5): Great place with excellent air conditioning - For Venice standards its a very nice room. You have to go up four short flights of stairs and you need three keys to get into your room but stuff like that are typical and old buildings. The room was very spacious except there's no place to sit down other than two chairs at the desk no lounging area, the bed is a king size bed canal view were beautiful. The host was had good communication, and most importantly, the air conditioner worked exceptionally well, which was a godsend
• Susan (7/5): Nice room. Nice location. Central location. Apart from the disappointment of shower situation and no offer of discount, - Nice room and very central. Easy enough to get to from the airport ferry. Bed was ok. For the price of room, I feel a better mattress is needed as we woke up achy ( mattress was a bit too firm). Clean and efficient check-in. Right on a lovely small canal and yet still quiet position. Our shower didn’t have any pressure at all on warm. We were told it was due to works in area, but the our sink tap and toilet had pressure and temperature so we really doubt that was reason. Staff member was prompt to attend our room but couldn’t get it to work. We were offered the option to use another shower across lobby hallway which did have good pressure and luckily we were the only guests so we could cross reception area to use it without bother, but we were a bit disappointed that for the amount we paid, we weren’t offered some sort of discount or even complimentary breakfast.
• Marcine (10/5): - This place really is perfect little secret! It was our first time in Venice so it was convenient to be close to the center of San Marco. The room was five minutes walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do and the boat taxi stations. Next door is one of the best restaurants we ate at on our whole trip. And we were able to take a gondula ride practically outside the door. We came during high season and it seemed like the tiny streets and alleyways were constantly packed with endless streams of tourists. Having a place near the center but in a quiet little side street next to a restaurant was ideal. Our room also had a balcony and you could look out over the canals and watch the boats go by at night. It was so peaceful and the strong AC, pretty, spacious room and bathroom made it the perfect retreat. Our host Sophia met us right at the ferry station when we arrived and we were able to call the owner and get directions from the train station. Sophia even carried my 50lb luggage the five minute walk from the ferry and up to the second floor. Yes, you do have to carry your luggage up stairs, but I mean the stairs and building are several hundred years old so it’s part of the experience. We picked this place over a boutique hotel and I’m glad we did. Great value and excellent stay!
• Orly (8/5): Very good - A very large and spacious room, perfect location and a coffee machine in the room There is no hotel service and there is no breakfast on site There is breakfast in a cafe outside the hotel that starts at 9:30. When we wanted to cancel the meals (half an hour after we made the reservation ) it was difficult to impossible to contact the hotel. Finally after three weeks of trying the meals were canceled but we were charged more than 50 percent of their cost. We were received (very nicely )upon arrival, but, we did not see a single staff member for 5 days until the end of our stay. It was not clear how to communicate with the staff if there was a problem.
• Morleen (7/5): If cheap and location is what matters most, this is a fine place. - No breakfast. Great location...once you found it. Good bathroom. It was impossible for me to find. Venice is hard to navigate and streets are off in all directions. Had to have person come and get me to take to place. Not a hotel. 4 rooms on 2nd floor of old building. Tiny plaque on wall. No one there most of the time. Can't really ask for more for $145 per night. Pic shown in Booking.com much better than one I was in. Window with shutters so couldn't look out.
• Artavia (10/5): Incredible! Simon and his staff are EXCELLENT people. - The location was very central from everything, the room was very nice and the bathroom was perfect.
• Danzey (8/5): Really enjoyed our time in Venice - The location was perfect for accessing all the tourist sites. Communication by the owner wasn't great and we only got check in details about half an hour before
• Liz (10/5): - Simon's Secret are rooms on the second floor of a quirky canal-side building. Google Maps got me 'nearly there' but got confused - so worth checking on a real map! It was lovely and central with everything within easy walking distance. Lots of mosquitos though!
• Kjærnested (9/5): Excellent location and good value for money! - Perfect location! Newly renovated, bathroom and shower were amazing and everything was super clean. Quiet at night. Host responded within seconds. Lightning a bit harsh in single person room, a lamp on nightstand would’ve been nice.
• Jrgaitey (5/5): good location - The location, the cleanliness The bed is not enough big The breakfast was not included although it was indicated it was included The balcony is sold as a terrasse No facilities to keep the luggage during the day of leaving
• María (10/5): Exceptional -
• Merna (10/5): Would definitely recommend this place as its a hidden gem ♥️ - The house is sooo clean and service is amazing. Location is perfect close to everything. The owner was kind enough to let me check out a little later as i needed to store my luggage. Nothing everything is perfect
• Maire (10/5): Stay like in a little Italian fairy tale. - Super central location. Super comfy bed, really modern bathrooms. while the room itself looks cute with grand furniture. I got a surprise upgrade on the room, double room instead of single and felt like in an Italian fairytale.
• Gary (9/5): Superb - Superb location in a traditional building. A short walk from most of the key attractions. A few more clothes hangers would be helpful and certainly an iron and ironing board would have been useful additions.
• Terresa` (7/5): Good - Great place to stay close to the square. Safe, secure with all basic amenties for a female solo traveller, staff were helpful and I'd stay there again.
• Anonymous (10/5): Lone Venice & this accommodation - Clean & great location Stairs🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️
• Kirsten (7/5): Venice is beautiful, location and room were perfect for 2 people who spent the majority of their time out and about. - Location Stairs!!!
• Michael (10/5): Very pleasant stay. - Loved the location and the accommodations were clean and nice. Lovely balcony. The bed was comfortable but was too short. It had a footboard that did not allow me to extend my feet. No way to directly reach staff if something was needed.
• Franchitto (10/5): You’d be crazy not to stay here - Simon was great to deal with. So gracious! This is in the heart of Venice. Would drink my espresso out on the balcony every morning while seeing a gondola on my right pass by on the canal! Nothing
• 小原 (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anonymous (10/5): Wonderful! The perfect room and location for exploring Venice. - Quiet, clean, comfortable and perfectly located. A kettle would be nice
• Khin (8/5): Very good - Clean, central, direct view to canal
• Lucille (10/5): Truly a treasure in the heart of the Venice attractions, food, souvenir shops and transportation. - The location was in the heart of Venice literally a few minutes walking (about 5-6 minutes) from the popular attractions, St. Marks Square and the Rialto bridge and the water buses for easy access to the island of Lido, Murano and Burano. It was a 30 minute walk or a quick ride on a water bus to the train station to visit other parts of Italy, Rome and Florence. It is also in the center of restaurants and gift shops. The property was clean, my room was very comfortable and the bathroom was modern. I felt safe and at home. It is located in a well lit area with tourists walking around at all hours yet it was quiet and I slept well. It is a walk up and the rooms are located on the second floor. I could see the canal and gondola’s passing from my room as pictured and everytime I’d go out. Easy to book, check in and check out. I met the owner who was very concerned with my comfort during my stay. I was given a welcome gift of a delicious bag of Venetian cookies, water bottles and some toiletries. I would definitely stay there again. There was nothing that I did not like about this property.
• Diaz (8/5): Very good - The stairs...
• Gemma (9/5): Superb -
• Tracey (10/5): Exceptional -
• Vlad (9/5): Superb -
• Wayne (10/5): Great stay and experience - Great location. Close to everything we needed.
• Ahumbrahmasmi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Urmet (10/5): Exceptional -
• Whitney (9/5): Superb -
• Barry (9/5): Excellent location in the heart of Venice central A+++++ - Location is exceptional. The room is comfortable and accommodating, the staff were very nice on messages. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast we used once the tickets supplied and the cafe was not very nice to us. They were rude. It felt a little awkward handing over vouchers and they made it not nice to do so. So we never went back.
• Annjielyn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Polina (10/5): Exceptional - central location and 2-5 min away from both St Marco and ponte. very nicely managed property, clean and good value. thank you Simon!
• Hannah-kate (9/5): Superb -
• Andrew (8/5): Very good -
• Lester (6/5): Enjoyed Venice, Murano and Burano very much, people helpful. - Location was good, close to the Rialto Bridge, Sam Marco, good restaurants. Four flights of stairs for luggage. Difficult to locate. Best accessed from rail station by Grand Canal ACTV water bus to Rialto and 4 min direct walk. Need internet to use GPS. shower good but very tight quarters.
• Lisa (9/5): Excellent room and location - The room was spacious and beautifully designed. The view was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. Fridge in the room. Location was perfect. One tiny thing was no ashtray outside the front door
• Cengiz (10/5): Would stay there again - Perfect location easy to find once leaving the boat.Short walk to St Martins Square,lovely and quiet at night.Beautiful view of the gondola’s from our window.Simon was exceptional when we had a small incident he attended and helped immediately.

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