10/10
We really enjoyed our stay at the Chiara lodge. The place was cute and well set up. The staff was super accommodating, even though we were traveling with some grumpy seniors. Breakfast was tasty.
If you have mobility issues, you need to request one of the ground floor rooms ahead of time. There is no elevator.
The location is about a 5 minute walk to the main train station. You can easily grab a train to Venice, which leaves every few minutes. There are plenty of great restaurants nearby and convenience stores to grab last-minute items.
On my previous visits, I have stayed in Venice, but due to the mobility issues of some of our fellow travelers, I picked a place that would be more accommodating outside the city proper. However, from now on I think we will stay in Mestre at Chiara Lodge. Its super fast to get into Venice, you get a better room like Chiara, and its much more affordable.
Craig
1-night trip