MESSNER PALACE, Venice

Messner Palace - Canal-Side Historic Hotel in Dorsoduro with Private Gondola Service

Located in three restored 18th-century mansions in Venice's university district of Dorsoduro, this Venice hotel features 10 air-conditioned rooms with garden or Rio della Fornace canal views. Each room at Messner Palace comes equipped with premium bedding, pillow menus, laptop-friendly workspaces, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. The property maintains a private pier and dock on the canal, offering exclusive gondola service to San Marco. An on-site restaurant serves seasonal Venetian dishes with outdoor dining options and features a wine list specializing in Venetian and Friulan selections. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Gallerie dell'Accademia lie 0.5 miles away, while St. Mark's Square is accessible within a 10-minute walk through the city's historic streets. A heated garden provides outdoor relaxation space, and safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and first aid kits.

Pros

Private pier and gondola service direct to San Marco

Heated garden with canal-side dock

Premium amenities including pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces

Located 0.5 miles from major museums and galleries

Cons

1 mile distance from Rialto Bridge and main tourist attractions

Limited room count may mean reduced availability during peak seasons