AL GAZZETTINO, Venice

Al Gazzettino - A 17th-century baroque hotel with canal views in San Marco district

Located in a converted 17th-century textile workshop, this 3-star Venice hotel sits between St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge. The baroque-styled Al Gazzettino occupies a historic building featuring Murano glass chandeliers and 18th-century Venetian décor. All rooms include mosaic bathrooms with large showers, air conditioning, minibars, LCD TVs with satellite channels, and high-speed WiFi. Several rooms overlook a typical Venetian canal where guests can watch passing gondolas. The Hotel Al Gazzettino restaurant serves Venetian meat and fish specialties alongside international dishes, with daily Italian breakfast including hot drinks and croissants. The property stands a 5-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and 3 minutes from Rialto Bridge, surrounded by the exclusive shops of Mercerie street.

Pros

Historic building originally housed Turkish merchants trading with Venice

Named after the famous Venice newspaper that once operated across the street

Rooms feature authentic baroque furnishings and Murano glass lighting

Daily baggage storage service available from 6 AM to midnight

Cons

No elevator access to upper floor rooms

Limited room options on lower floors