MONACO & GRAND CANAL, Venice

Monaco & Grand Canal - Historic 1600s Palazzo with Grand Canal Views and Prime San Marco Location

Located in a historic 1600s building just 328.1 ft from St. Mark's Square, this 4-star Venice hotel occupies the former mansion of the aristocratic Dandolo family. Monaco & Grand Canal features 92 rooms, many offering views of the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Bell Tower, and the Church of Santa Maria della Salute. The property's Palazzo Dandolo houses a main reception hall with 250 seats and eight additional rooms for intimate gatherings. The Monaco & Grand Canal's restaurant terrace, adorned with traditional Venetian lamp posts, provides unobstructed Grand Canal views and serves top-quality Venetian cuisine with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Each guestroom includes premium bedding, air conditioning, free WiFi, safes, minibars, and private bathrooms with hairdryers. A Vaporetto station next to the hotel enables quick access to Santa Lucia Train Station. The property sits among exclusive boutiques, with the Basilica di San Marco, Doge's Palace, and Rialto Bridge all within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Former aristocratic mansion hosted Venice's first public 'Ridotto' for gambling and social gatherings

Rooms feature Murano glass chandeliers, Venetian fabrics, and white onyx bathrooms

Full views extend to Basilica della Salute, San Giorgio Island, and St. Mark's Basin

Property includes comprehensive safety features: carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and first aid kit

Cons

Some rooms face internal courtyards rather than the Grand Canal

High pedestrian traffic in the surrounding area during peak tourist seasons