Once we booked Grifoni, I have to be honest, I saw some reviews and was upset that I couldn’t cancel my reservation. I expected the worst and was anxious leading up to our stay. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this boutique hotel.
We had no problems finding it. I used Apple Maps because Google Maps gave directions over nonexistent bridges. Apple Maps provided two routes to get there from either the Ferrovia (train station) or Piazzale Roma (bus terminal). I was under the impression that finding the hotel would be a huge task, as the reviews had suggested. To my surprise, we arrived after only a 12-minute walk with no problems. Keep in mind, my young children, husband, and I had five pieces of luggage to haul in the incredible heat.
The room was spacious and perfect for my family of four. The bathroom and shower were also excellent and larger than many of the bathrooms in 4-star hotels we stayed at in Italy. We didn’t opt for the included breakfast since there are plenty of cafes nearby that offer breakfast options.
Let’s face it, as another review mentioned, you don’t go to Venice to spend time in your hotel. The location is great, just a 15-minute walk to the Ponte Rialto and St. Mark’s Square. This boutique hotel is exactly what it claims to be: a quaint, accommodating place that serves its purpose.