HOTEL PALAZZO GIOVANELLI E GRAN CANAL, Venice

Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli E Gran Canal - A 4-star historic palace with Grand Canal views and 16th-century architecture

Set in a former palace that hosted Mozart's family and the Doge of Venice, this refined Venice hotel overlooks the Grand Canal in Santa Croce's laid-back district. Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli features rooms with exposed 16th-century wooden beams, original period decorations, and modern amenities including air conditioning and satellite TVs. Many accommodations offer balconies with views of historic Venice and the Grand Canal, while the Mozart Suite spans 1291.5 ft² with a steam bath. The property maintains a 24-hour multilingual front desk, provides water taxi bookings, and serves a daily buffet breakfast in a room adorned with dark wood accents. Palazzo Giovanelli sits 65.6 ft from the San Stae vaporetto stop, placing guests 0.5 miles from Rialto Bridge and 0.5 miles from St. Mark's Basilica.

Pros

Historical residence with original 16th-century decorations and frescoes

Located directly on the Grand Canal with private mooring

Seven balconies in the sitting room offering panoramic views

Direct access to neighboring Church of San Stae with 18th-century architecture

Cons

Some rooms face the internal courtyard rather than the Grand Canal

1 mile from main tourist attractions like Piazza San Marco