HOTEL MERCURIO, Venice

Hotel Mercurio - A Family-Run Venice Hotel with Canal Views in San Marco District

Located 100 yards from Saint Mark's Square, this three-star Venice hotel occupies a prime position in the San Marco district. The Mercurio has been operated by the same family for three generations, featuring rooms with views of the Barcaroli Canal where guests can watch gondolas float by and hear gondoliers' serenades. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with satellite flat-screen TVs, premium bedding, free WiFi, safes, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The building showcases elegant furnishings, restful color schemes, gold moldings, and Murano glass lamps following recent renovations. Hotel Mercurio sits within walking distance of major landmarks including Teatro La Fenice (0.5 miles), Rialto Bridge (0.5 miles), and the Bridge of Sighs (0.5 miles). The property offers direct access to eight restaurants within 0.5 miles, including Ristorante Antico Martini and Vino Vino.

Pros

Extended Sunday breakfast service until 12:00 with late checkout until 15:00

Prime location near the 14th-century Church of San Moisè with its baroque façade

Views of intimate Venetian alleys and the historic Palazzo Contarini dal Bovolo

Direct access to Vallaresso water taxi stop for island excursions

Cons

No on-site parking (guests must use facilities at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma)

No on-site restaurant