PALAZZO SAN LORENZO, Venice

Palazzo San Lorenzo - A Canal-View Venice Hotel with Contemporary Design Near St. Mark's Square

Located in the historic Castello district overlooking Rio dell'Osmarin, this four-star Venice hotel features 26 rooms, including junior suites with canal views. The building, distinguished by curved Istrian-stone window sills and a namesake saint bas-relief, sits adjacent to the Renaissance-era Church of San Giorgio dei Greci. Palazzo San Lorenzo provides soundproofed accommodations equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. Each room includes air conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, and complimentary WiFi. The property serves a continental breakfast buffet from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, while the Wine Bar 5000 offers international cuisine and wine tastings with evening music. A five-minute walk connects guests to St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, while the Rialto Bridge stands within 0.5 miles. The San Zaccaria vaporetto stop, 984.3 ft away, provides direct access to the Grand Canal, train station, and Lido island.

Pros

Strategic position near seven restaurants within 984.3 ft, including Trattoria Ali d'Oro and Luna Sentada

Located in one of Venice's premier shopping districts with designer boutiques and artisan shops

Surroundings include significant cultural sites like the Dalmatian School with Carpaccio paintings

Soundproofed rooms feature Murano glass chandeliers and parquet flooring

Cons

40-minute water taxi transfer required from the airport

No on-site restaurant, though multiple dining options exist nearby