A landmark waterfront hotel near San Marco, built around a 14th-century palazzo with a dramatic Gothic staircase.
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The verdict
Worth the stay for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Photographers
Romantics
History & culture buffs
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
Solo travellers
Anyone here to unwind
Not for
—
Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and photographers.
The location trade-off
What you're near — and what you're not
Walkable
Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco (steps away)
Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront
San Zaccaria vaporetto hub
Cut off from
Quieter residential Venice
Anywhere needing escape from peak San Marco foot traffic
Rooms & rate
What you're paying for
Rooms span the original 14th-century palazzo and two adjoining buildings, so character varies widely — the palazzo and lagoon-view rooms are the ones to request. The lobby and staircase outshine some of the standard rooms, so book up if the historic atmosphere matters.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The Gothic palazzo atrium and grand staircase are among the most photographed hotel interiors in Venice, in a prime San Marco waterfront spot.
Not independently verified — estimated
Spread across multiple buildings, room quality varies and the wings beyond the historic palazzo can feel less special than the lobby promises.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
The lagoon-view rooms and rooftop dinners make for a grand, central Venetian stay right on the water.
Families
Central and spacious enough for multigen groups, though the most atmospheric rooms are in the original palazzo.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Ultra-luxury — premium waterfront rates
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Year-round; lagoon-view rooms best for the waterfront setting
Getting there
On the Riva degli Schiavoni, steps from San Marco; San Zaccaria vaporetto stop adjacent
Booking
Direct or Marriott; specify the historic palazzo building if it matters to you
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