PALAZZO VENART LUXURY HOTEL, Venice

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel - A 5-star Grand Canal palace with two Michelin-starred dining and private garden dock

Housed in a restored noble palace in Santa Croce, this 5-star Venice hotel features 17 individually designed rooms and suites with period furniture and frescoed ceilings. The property's GLAM restaurant holds two Michelin stars under Chef Enrico Bartolini, offering contemporary interpretations of traditional lagoon cuisine. Palazzo Venart's garden stretches to a private dock on the Grand Canal where water taxis can pull up directly. The rooms showcase authentic Venetian details including terrazzo floors, silk wallcoverings, and Italian marble bathrooms with Etro amenities. Located 10 minutes from the Rialto Bridge, the hotel provides water taxi service to any destination. Guest spaces include a magnolia-shaded courtyard and the main salon with original wooden beams and Renaissance artwork.

Pros

Private garden dock for direct Grand Canal access

Original 18th-century architectural features including frescoes and wooden beams

Located in quiet Santa Croce district away from tourist crowds

Each room uniquely designed with authentic period furnishings

Cons

25-minute walk to St. Mark's Square

Limited public spaces compared to larger hotels