Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli E Gran Canal - Venice

4-star Grand Canal palace hotel in Venice

A 16th-Century Palace on the Grand Canal

Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal is a 16th-century palace that once housed the Doge of Venice and Mozart's family. The hotel sits directly on the Grand Canal with its own private dock for water taxis, and the San Stae vaporetto stop is right next door. Guests enter through a lobby with Murano-glass chandeliers and Italian furniture, a space that reflects the building's history as a former residence of Doge Marco Foscarini.

Rooms and Suites

Palazzo Giovanelli offers rooms with original paintings, historical décor, and exposed wooden beams on the ceilings. Some rooms include a balcony with views over the Grand Canal or the inner garden. The Junior Suite with Canal View provides a direct outlook on the canal, while the Classic Double Room offers a comfortable base for exploring the city.

Location and Access

Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli is located in the S. Polo district, with the San Stae vaporetto stop right next door for quick trips across the canal. Saint Mark's Square is 2 stops away on the water bus, and the Venice Casino is a 2-minute ride across the canal. The hotel's private dock allows guests to arrive directly by water taxi from the airport.

Services and Amenities

The 24-hour front desk staff can book water taxis, organize tours about local culture, and arrange walking tours. Guests have access to a business center, meeting and banquet facilities, and a concierge service that handles currency exchange and express check-in/check-out. The hotel also offers babysitting services, a bar, and a coffee house on site.

Dining and Breakfast

A complimentary breakfast buffet is served each morning, with waitstaff providing service from the display. The hotel has a bar and a coffee house on site, and guests can order wine or champagne. A snack bar and special diet menus are available upon request.

• History: 16th-century palace, former home of Doge Marco Foscarini and Mozart's family
• Location: On the Grand Canal with a private dock and San Stae vaporetto stop next door
• Rooms: Suites with original paintings, exposed beams, and canal or garden views
• Access: Saint Mark's Square 2 stops away by water bus
• Services: 24-hour multilingual staff, concierge, and organized local tours

License number: 027042ALB00064,IT027042A16AMPFES3