Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli E Gran Canal – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli E Gran Canal offers rooms and suites with views of the Grand Canal, internal gardens, or Venice rooftops. The Signature Suite Mozart includes a 120 sqm space with a steam bath, Murano glass chandeliers, and 16th-century wooden beams. The Suite Foscarini features a period fireplace and original 16th-century decorations. All rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms include walk-in showers or bathtubs, Diptyque toiletries, and magnifying mirrors.
Dining Options
The hotel serves a breakfast buffet with sweet and savory options in a dining room with dark wood accents. The Do Grifoni Bar offers aperitifs and evening drinks. No full-service restaurant is available, but the multilingual staff can recommend nearby dining options.
Leisure & Tours
Guests can book guided tours of Venice, including visits to Murano for glassmaking demonstrations and Burano for lace-making. The hotel arranges water taxi transfers and private gondola rides. No spa or fitness center is onsite.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Santa Croce, 20 meters from the San Stae vaporetto stop, with direct access to St. Mark's Square. Nearby landmarks include the Church of San Stae (steps away) and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (2 km). The Alilaguna water shuttle stops nearby for airport connections.
Guest Services
The 24-hour front desk assists with water taxi bookings, tour arrangements, and luggage storage. Rooms include Nespresso machines, bathrobes, and slippers. Soundproof windows reduce street noise. The hotel follows safety protocols for guests and staff.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor