HOTEL PALAZZO PRIULI, Venice

Hotel Palazzo Priuli - A 14th-century Venetian palace with canal views, Murano glass chandeliers, and Byzantine architecture

Housed in a 14th-century building on the banks of Rio de l'Osmarin and Rio di San Severo canals, this four-star Venice hotel features original frescoes by Palma il Vecchio and distinctive quadri lancet windows. The historic Palazzo Priuli displays neo-Renaissance furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, and oriental rugs throughout its rooms and common areas. The Junior Suite Lorenzo Priuli offers views of San Giorgio dei Greci church and passing gondolas, while classic rooms overlook the Rio de l'Osmarin canal. Guests receive a complimentary welcome drink and daily buffet breakfast with Italian pastries in the first-floor salon overlooking the canal. Located in the Castello district, Hotel Palazzo Priuli stands 656.2 ft from St. Mark's Square and 1640.4 ft from the Rialto Bridge. The San Zaccaria waterbus station, providing airport connections via Alilaguna boats, is a 5-minute walk away.

Pros

Original Byzantine architectural elements preserved under cultural heritage guidelines

Located near the Dalmata School featuring Vettore Carpaccio's paintings

Walking distance to boutiques, craft shops, and traditional bacari wine bars

24-hour reception and bar service available

Cons

Some rooms face busy waterways with gondola traffic

No on-site parking facilities available