Hotel Aurora

Hotel Aurora is an independently run three-star hotel right in the centre of Mestre, on Piazzetta Giordano Bruno, a short walk from Piazza Ferretto and the Clock Tower. The square lies within a limited-traffic zone, so the setting is quiet, yet hotel guests can still drive in: at check-in the staff request a transit permit using the car's number plate.

The 28 soundproofed rooms, regularly refreshed, include singles, doubles, triple/family rooms and a compact double with a French bed. All have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a direct-dial phone, an electronic safe, a minibar and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

Mornings start with a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast featuring baked goods, cold cuts, cheese and seasonal fruit, with alternatives for guests with food allergies if requested in advance. Guests also have a bar, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, a lift, luggage storage and a paid private car park on site.

The historic centre of Venice is about 20 minutes away by the buses and trams that stop nearby, and Marco Polo Airport is around 12 km away. Pets are welcome with advance notice, for a nightly supplement payable at the hotel.