PALAZZETTO MADONNA, Venice

Palazzetto Madonna - A 13th-century boutique hotel with Renaissance elements and private garden in San Polo

Located in San Polo, one of Venice's oldest districts, this 4-star Venice hotel occupies a medieval building adorned with Gothic columns and Renaissance architectural elements. The Palazzetto Madonna features 20 rooms equipped with satellite flat-screen TVs, minibars, and marble or wooden floors, plus premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces. A 1614.5 ft^2 flowering garden contains sofas, tables, and a 16th-century well, while the lobby showcases an amber marble front desk. The hotel serves an American-style buffet breakfast with eggs, bacon, fruits, yogurt, and pastries in an intimate dining room. A small bar provides after-dinner drinks. The Palazzetto Madonna stands 1312.3 ft from the Rialto Bridge and a 20-minute walk from St. Mark's Square. The property maintains proximity to cultural landmarks including the Gallerie dell'Accademia, Teatro la Fenice, and Scuola Grande di San Rocco, all within 1640.4 ft.

Pros

Private water taxi dock allows direct access to the hotel entrance

Historical architectural features include 13th-century capitals and beams

Multi-lingual staff can arrange tours to Burano, Torcello, and Murano islands

Walking distance to eight restaurants within 984.3 ft

Cons

No on-site restaurant

Guests must park vehicles in external piazzale garages