HOTEL PRINCIPE, Venice

Hotel Principe - Historic Grand Canal Palace with Private Water Entrance and Conference Facilities

Located in Cannaregio along Lista di Spagna, this 4-star Venice hotel occupies one of the first palaces after Ponte degli Scalzi. The Hotel Principe features a private water entrance on the Grand Canal for direct gondola and water taxi access. The property houses three conference rooms equipped with modern technology, a restaurant serving Venetian specialties and international cuisine, and a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal where guests enjoy breakfast and drinks. Guest rooms come with air conditioning, premium bedding, satellite flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. The classic lobby showcases marble floors, tapestry rugs, and a long wooden front desk, while hallway sconces and gilded mirrors add to the formal atmosphere. The Principe stands within walking distance of the Jewish Ghetto, Venice Casino, Rialto Bridge, and Piazza San Marco, with boat stops nearby for water transportation.

Pros

Private water entrance allows direct access from gondolas and water taxis

Parco Savorgnan nearby offers peaceful walks away from tourist crowds

Multiple architectural styles from Gothic to Renaissance visible in the building's structure

Restaurant serves fresh fish from the sea and lagoon

Cons

1 mile from St. Mark's Square and Bridge of Sighs

Located in the city's most populous district, which can get crowded