Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal

Hotels
9.3 (187 reviews)
Santa Croce 2070, A,B,C,D San Stae , Venice , it

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Cleanliness of the hotel
Location near transportation
Cons:
Limited food options
Accessibility concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
9.45
Everything was clean, with attentive staff ensuring a well-maintained environment.
Service
9.95
Service was excellent; the staff was kind, attentive, and always available to help.
Location
9.45
Conveniently located next to a Grand Canal ferry stop, but some mentioned it being slightly hard to access.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were well-equipped and comfortable.
Amenities
8.45
No restaurant other than for breakfast, but the breakfast included was great.
Value for Money
9.45
The overall quality justifies the price, but some might feel the added amenity cost could have provided more.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Breakfast was included and good, but limited options beyond that.
Overall Experience
9.75
A perfect blend of tradition, luxury, and modern convenience, providing a memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:35

Property Description

Historic Charm and Luxury Accommodation
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli offers a unique experience with its 16th-century building, original paintings in elegant rooms, and stunning views of the Grand Canal. Many rooms boast historic wooden beams and balconies overlooking Venice.

Elegant Venetian Decor and Amenities
Guests can enjoy air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and a delicious breakfast buffet. The spacious lounges adorned with Murano-glass chandeliers and Italian furniture add to the luxurious ambiance.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service
Located just 2 stops away from Saint Mark's Square, the hotel provides easy access to Venice's top attractions. The helpful multilingual staff can assist with booking water taxis, ensuring a seamless stay.

Experience the allure of historic Venice at Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal - book your stay today for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: VCE

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 4 years old and over stay for € 100 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 187 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.45
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 9.45
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Jane couple us
10
The perfect blend of tradition, luxury, and modern convenience right on the Grand Canal.
Pros:

Quiet traditional boutique hotel conveniently located next to a Grand Canal ferry stop. Service was excellent.

Cons:

No restaurant other than for breakfast, but a great morning breakfast was included.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Odile couple fr
8
Agréable séjour.
Pros:

Personnel agréable disponible, les chambres sont bien équipées, le petit déjeuner est correct.

Cons:

Hôtel très excentre, pas facile d’accès, dédale de rues….!

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
J
john partner
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel with great staff. Location away from the crowd but easy links to centre

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Ivica couple us
10
Pros:

I love the staff, all very kind, very attentive.....the hotel is beautiful and the shower was amazing. Everything was clean, and if we needed anything they were always around with a happy smile to help. LOVED our stay.

Cons:

N/A

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
A
Adelheid extended_group de
10
2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple fr
10
Superbe adresse pour un long week-end à Venise
Pros:

Emplacement
Personnel
Qualité des équipements

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
Терещенко couple ua
10
2025-07-15 via Nuitee
A
Adrian Robert extended_group ro
8
2025-07-11 via Nuitee
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Francis family with young children ca
10
Exceptional
2025-07-08 via Nuitee
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Holly young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2025-07-04 via Nuitee
J
JB partner
6
Pros:

This is a cool hotel, but be aware. They are going through major renovation. The Canal view room that I paid for believing it would be the grand Canal from the pictures was a small window about the size of a shoebox, looking out the back of the hotel at a small canal. The original room was so small we couldn’t fit our Carry-on luggage in it with us. We asked him to change us to another room and they did so happily it was a huge room with a view of what they call the garden. The room was great except every morning at 8:30. They started construction in the room above us. If you go out in Venice and want to enjoy the city and eat late as most Venetians, do this is not the hotel you want to stay in while they go through this renovation.

On the upside, the staff was fantastic and the place is so clean and brand new for the rooms that are finished. They are spectacular. Amazing marble bathrooms, nice beds and amenities in the room.

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
E
Eva young couple it
8
Very good
2025-05-02 via Nuitee
F
Fani family with young children gr
10
Exceptional
2025-04-24 via Nuitee
J
Jason partner
10
Pros:

This was a beautiful hotel with incredible amenities and right next to a taxi stop on the canal. One of the best locations only three stops away from the train station.

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
D
Dermot young couple ie
10
Superb
Pros:

This is a superb hotel in a great location with really nice and attentive staff

Cons:

Absolute nothing

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
H
Hiren
10
Pros:

It was good stay. Staff was very helpful

2025-01-31 via Nuitee
G
G. young couple it
8
Very good
2025-01-23 via Nuitee
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Zuzana young couple cz
8
Very good
Pros:

Hotel is located in beautiful place next to canal. Stuff was super friendly. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Pillows. We did not have any sleep. It was New Years eve, we came back to our room shortly after midnight and hoping we will get some good night sleep (after 2 years alone for night) and the opposite was truth. Bed is huge- good. But pillows were like a rock. 4 pillows on bed and each of them was same. Normally at other places/hotels provide you 1 harder and 1 softer but not here. I tried to get connected via phone to reception and it was not working (I could not find easily number for reception and R letter did not work) so I gave up....So please, hotel, buy a normal pillows also. Have 1 harder and 1 softer for other people. Its totally ruined our experience and money we paid to get a good nigh sleep. We would probably get better sleep at some hostel for 10% of price...My husband normally likes harder pillows, but this was too much.

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
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Adam young couple ch
7
Good
Pros:

The size of the room and the hotel itself was great. Location is good, considering if you take a water taxi from the airport.

Cons:

Breakfast was a slight disaster. You have everything on display, but you need to wait until they serve you. It is either a buffet or a la carte. Quite a long walk to the main attractions.

2024-11-26 via Nuitee
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Nick family
10
Pros:

I took my wife to celebrate her 50th birthday with our family and Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli did not dissapoint.
From our first arrival the staff we absolutely wonderful.
The rooms, fantastic, clean and well appointed. The location of the hotel is perfect for an arrival from the airport via water taxi or Vaporetto and is within easy walking distance from all the main areas, however, it is in a really nice and quiet location, meaning you do not feel in the middle of the tourist maddness! A great base for a stay in Venice - highly recommended. We will definately be back!

2024-11-26 via Nuitee