Parking for a few hours in Venice

[am_ver]

Can anyone recommend a good parking plate in Venice .... we will only be for a couple (4-5) of hours, so a place from where we can get right into the city would be great (without compromising the safety of the car).

Also, since we will be in Venice only for a day, can any one recommend on where to stow the bags at? We probably don't want to keep them in the car; and lugging them around in the city is going to be a drag.

Marcus330i, you had recommended a restuarant in Venice long time ago - can you tell the name of it again?!!

TIA

[JSpira]

Stowing luggage trick.

Go to 3 star or higher chain hotel (Marriott, InterCon, etc.) and just go to the Bellman with your luggage and ask them to hold it.

They will give you a ticket and you can reclaim it later.

They will probably assume you are a guest checking out.

[e36M3r]

I know searching seems passe, but for somene who has been on here awhile... you should give it a try. Also: You might remember a thread from just a few months back entitled... er... ah... "Parking in Venice"

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105096&highlight=parking+venice

That thread was started 7/28/05 about a week before your ED and two weeks after you posted your trip dates. :p

Can anyone recommend a good parking plate in Venice .... we will only be for a couple (4-5) of hours, so a place from where we can get right into the city would be great (without compromising the safety of the car).

Also, since we will be in Venice only for a day, can any one recommend on where to stow the bags at? We probably don't want to keep them in the car; and lugging them around in the city is going to be a drag.

Marcus330i, you had recommended a restuarant in Venice long time ago - can you tell the name of it again?!!

TIA

[am_ver]

cool, thanks (I did do a search, but way too many results) - thought it would be easier to just ask :D

Good date memory!! ;p

[am_ver]

Stowing luggage trick.

Go to 3 star or higher chain hotel (Marriott, InterCon, etc.) and just go to the Bellman with your luggage and ask them to hold it.

They will give you a ticket and you can reclaim it later.

They will probably assume you are a guest checking out.

Thats a very good idea - I'll keep it in mind for this trip and the future!!

[MarcusSDCA]

There is a large (enormous is more like it) public parking structure located on the right side of the road into Venice....we didn't park there but saw it as we came in on the bus.

The restaurant is called Madonna or La Madonna. It's hard to find but worth the effort....ask a local shopkeeper for directions.

[racedriver]

am_ver,

Marcus330i is correct. When I was there last time, I was staying in Padova and drove to Venice and parked at the large multi story parking garage. I cannot remember how much I paid but it was not that expensive. There is walkway, it was not too far - more likely a block or two, to "Bus Stop" - public commuter boat. You can take this to the main attractions. Enjoy!!

[DBU]

Can anyone recommend a good parking plate in Venice .... we will only be for a couple (4-5) of hours, so a place from where we can get right into the city would be great (without compromising the safety of the car).

Also, since we will be in Venice only for a day, can any one recommend on where to stow the bags at? We probably don't want to keep them in the car; and lugging them around in the city is going to be a drag.

Marcus330i, you had recommended a restuarant in Venice long time ago - can you tell the name of it again?!!

TIA

There really is only one parking option in Venice. Its big, ugly and safe and you cannot miss it...

[b-y]

(1) Here is a list of all the nearby garages. Some have web sites.

Venezia
COMPARK, Isola Nuova del Tronchetto
GARAGE S. MARCO, piazzale Roma 467/f
Coop SCALO FLUVIALE, Tronchetto
GARAGE VENEZIA, piazzale Roma
AUTORIMESSA COMUNALE, piazzale Roma 496
S. ANDREA PARK, piazzale Roma

Mestre
ACI, via Carducci
AI PILI, località ai Pili
BREGA, viale Stazione Mestre
CAUSIN, corso del Popolo 211
CENTRAL PARK, piazza XXVII ottobre 46
C.I.P.E.S., via Lazzari
DEC, via Costa angolo via Savorgnan
DILUCA, via della Pila 11/d - 11/e
FORTE AGIP, Romea
GARAGE TRIESTE, via Paruta 48
GASPARINI, via Piave 172
GREEN PARK, via Righi 3
LAZZARO, via Orlanda
LINEA 80, via Orlanda 41/a
MARCO POLO PARK, Tessera Aeroporto
viale G. Garibaldi 30/1
MONDIAL PARK, Viale Stazione 34
TERMINAL PARK, via dei Petroli Marghera
ZANCHI, piazza XXVII ottobre
GARAGE DI P.LE CANDIANI, piazzale Candiani
ZONE BLU A PAGAMENTO

(2) I don't use any of them. Instead, make arragements with Mattiazzo to take your car and luggage. They'll drop you off and pick you up at the water taxi. Bring about $40 (in Euros). It is worth it. Details:
Mattiazzo Parking Service at Piazzale Roma--the office is open from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Tel: 041 528 9494. Your car will be parked in a garage under surveillance during your stay in Venice. It will be brought back to Piazzale Roma to meet you on your departure.