RESIDENZA D'EPOCA SAN CASSIANO, Venice

Residenza D'Epoca San Cassiano - A 14th-century villa on the Grand Canal with Murano chandeliers and period furnishings

Set in a historic Ca' Favretto building once home to 19th-century artist Giacomo Favretto, this 4-star Venice hotel features 36 rooms adorned with antique Venetian furniture and Murano glass chandeliers. The second-floor breakfast room opens to a balcony overlooking the Grand Canal and Ca' d'Oro palace, serving a hot and cold buffet with fresh fruit, eggs, and bacon. Located in Santa Croce district, Residenza D'Epoca San Cassiano stands within a 5-minute walk from the San Stae vaporetto stop and Rialto Market. The property offers 24-hour reception services, air-conditioned accommodations with satellite TV, minibars, and work desks. All rooms feature private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, while some units provide Grand Canal views. The San Cassiano positions guests 0.5 miles from the Rialto Bridge and 0.5 miles from St. Mark's Square.

Pros

First Venice property to receive the official Residenza d'Epoca designation from the Fine Arts commission

Located in a quiet residential area away from tourist crowds

Private dock for water taxi access

On-site organic mini-market and traditional bakery nearby

Cons

50-minute boat ride to Marco Polo Airport

Some rooms face small side streets or inner courtyard rather than the Grand Canal