Hotels in Grand Canal, Venice

I was very worried before I arrived because of the mixed reviews, so I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. Rooms are clean. The location was great as it's only a few minutes walk from the railway station, and it's right next to the canal. However, breakfast was interesting as we were surrounded by aggressive bees and birds which were ready to steal your food anytime. Staffs were helpful. Special thanks to the waitress who helped calm my daughter when she was stung by a bee.

Fantastic Hotel in a great location. The staff were helpful and polite. The hotel is a historic hotel which means there is no lift, this is a personal preference but nothing to do with the hotel or its staff. Our room was on the second floor. Had a little balcony and was clean and tidy. The bathroom was spotless and the cleaning staff were very polite and extremely efficient. The breakfast in the morning is traditional Italian and some scrambled eggs to cater for other guests needs. Plenty on offer and the juices and optional mimosas were a nice touch. Very well run hotel and the front of house staff were willing to do anything to help even when I had to change check in time three times due to a delayed flight. Exiting the hotel and you're right in the heart of Venice and the Rialto Bridge. The restaurants near the bridge are not as expensive as other tourists would make you believe. A great place to be

We arrived via Water taxi directly from the airport to the Canel Grande's private jetty and drinks balcony. If you can afford the €130 25 minutes journey, and are new to the city like us, it's amazing introduction. We felt quite the film stars! Our welcome was incredible. We got to the hotel very early - 9ish and our room wasn't ready, only to be expected. So we dropped our bags off and headed off to explore and get lost in Venice for the first and not the last time over the next 4 days we were there. Thank heavens for Google maps! Coming back around midday our room was still not ready, which gave us the opportunity to drink Aperol Spritz - the drink of Venice on the Hotels balcony while watching the water traffic on the Grand Canal by. Mesmerising... When our room was ready our baggage already there, along with a bottle of prosecco on ice, and hand written note wishing us a happy 35th wedding anniversary. We chose a room without a view which not only saved money, but made us go out and enjoy the city. The hotel has plenty of seating outside and in to enjoy the view anyway. It's is in a cul-de-sac, that makes it feel very private, as few people go down it. The room are in the Italianate Baroque style. Very clean and comfortable. The staff are impeccable, friendly, informed and helpful. It felt like a happy place to work. Note: Due to the small seating area inside, the excellent breakfast needs to be booked. The number 1 canal bus, a 3 minute walk from the hotel that takes you directly to San Marco Square. We only once asked for restaurant recommendation (La Patatina). This was the best of the best of meals we had in Venice. But at wine starting at €32 a bottle, expect a bill of around €110 for 2. From The Hotel is a marvel, we loved every moment were there. Over 3 days we walked over 25 miles, of this grand and historic city, saw great works of art in several museums and churches but missed much more. So, will we go back? Definitely. And Canal Hotel is where we will stay!

Stayed at the residence in room Casanova with view to the side canal to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary! The room was beautiful, air conditioning worked well (and it was really hot)! Staff was super friendly. We even got a little something in our room for our anniversary, it was a nice touch! The TV channels did not work well but we did not come to Venice to watch TV!!! Breakfast was nice, the staff made it quite difficult for themselves having to prepare everything to order in the morning…but we were lucky and were allowed in the main hotel breakfast room which is much nicer (view to the main canal) than the residence breakfast room that had no view… The location is excellent, next to the Rialto bridge, gondolas, watertaxis, Alilaguna and actv! In summary: beautiful hotel, lovely staff and excellent location, we would go back!

The staff were very accommodating to our needs. We had a late arrival and we arranged for our luggage we stored at airport coordinate and deliver to the hotel. Love it was on Grand canal and easy water taxi access.

The Hotel Pesaro Palace is located on Ca' d'oro, a small vicolo overseeing the Grand Canal, about 15 minutes walk from the train station and 15 minutes from San Marco square. The vaporetto stop on the 1 line is literally in front of the hotel. As the name suggests, the hotel looks like an old palace with decor and furniture from Venetian golden age. We booked a studio suite with Canal view. They first assigned us Room #202. It was huge and beautiful but we had an unpleasant night, as the AC did not work and the room was not clean. We also did not like it had a carpet. We changed room the next day ( #101) and this time everything was just perfect. The bathroom had both a shower and a bathtub with hydromassage. The bed was huge and comfortable. And the room had parquet and marble floors. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but offers a continental breakfast. The quality of food and choices were mediocre; the reception service too was also not impressive. Overall, I would still recommend it because of its charm and strategic position, but the hotel could be greatly improved with more attention to details and a more professional service.

We have just returned from a 2-night stay at this lovely hotel. It is well positioned for all the sights and there is a public water taxi stop next to the front of the hotel. The staff make all the difference. Valentino and another young man, whose name I didn’t get, were on reception for the 2 nights we were there. They didn’t stay behind the desk but came out and circulated and were engaging with all the customers, genuinely interested in what everyone had been doing. As front of house, they were outstanding. We had a side canal view. We paid a premium and being only 5’2” if I leant out, with my husband holding my ankles, I could see the Grand Canal. Not sure I would go for this option again. The room itself was small but very comfortable. We both slept very well. The only ****** was breakfast. I would like this to be self-service. On entering the breakfast room, we were advised that we had to have table service we were automatically given some bread rolls and croissants on the table. I like to have a look and then choose my own size portions, normally small. I observed that several people seemed to want to do self-service, but this wasn’t an option. A lot of rolls and croissants weren’t used as not everyone wanted them and I assume went to the bin. Also I just like to be left to do my own thing at breakfast. Table service for tea and coffee would be good. Unfortunately, this is something that would put me off using the hotel again. The only other small issue for me is the individual shampoo etc in the bathroom. I much prefer refillable dispensers which create far less plastic waste.

Wow, what a room with a view. Stayed with my wife in a Suite for 2 nights overlooking the Rialto Bridge. I spent what time I had in the hotel peering out at the Grand Canal and the wonderful views. The staff were great and organised our transfers from the airport in a water taxi and another from the hotel to the train station. Loved every second of the beautiful room.

There is no other hotel I am most satisfied with. I will definitely come again next time. The hotel has a rich breakfast, and a cup of 🥃 after dinner is comfortable ~ The decoration of the room is amazing, and you can make a blockbuster movie in minutes.

Hotel Principe is located strategically near the train station and grand canal. We spent 2 nights here recently and were upgraded to grand canal view room, thanks a lot! The room was clean, bed is comfortable and view is amazing. Room is also quiet once window is closed, even though facing the grand canal. Bathroom is big and clean, however there’s no sinkhole in the bathroom which ia very weird, and create problem when water splashed out when we are showering (which definitely will happen) so this need to be fixed. Breakfast selections and quality were alright, we like the freshly made pancake machine. Overall, this hotel is recommended if you’re planning to stay in Venice.