My girlfriend and I wanted to visit Venice but not stay there. We didn't want to pay more for a hotel just because it was in Venice or be stuck in such a busy, expensive place.
So we opted for Treviso which is half an hour's train ride from Venice (and cheap).
I searched for a hotel near Treviso train station and was lucky enough to find Residence Palazzo Brando. Lucky for a number of reasons; - its four minute walk to the train station and ten minute walk to the town centre, its very friendly and helpful staff and, last but not least, its spacious apartments.
We had a very large living area with a long, comfortable sofa bed (not required by us as a bed), tons of cupboard space, a four ring oven top, sink, kettle, toaster and table that seated four.
Up a few steps there was the bedroom, once again large and with plenty of drawers and wardrobes to put your clothes and so on.
Off of that was good sized bathroom with a perfect shower, a washing machine and everything you need (a hairdryer on the wall, an ironing board with an iron on request).
The lady that met us was extremely friendly and helpful, happy to answer all our questions and help in any way possible.
There is a small supermarket in the station and a larger one ten minutes walk away. I am vegan and was pleased to discover a health (or bio) shop very nearby.
We stayed there six nights and really wish we could have stayed a lot longer. I can't recommend this place highly enough!