Hotel Palazzina Grassi, Venice

Overlooking the Grand Canal in central Venice, the 5-star Hotel Palazzina Grassi is a Philippe Starck-designed boutique property with a private dock, terrace, and a restaurant serving contemporary and traditional Venetian cuisine. All air-conditioned rooms include a minibar, safety deposit box, and some have balconies. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge services, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Guests at Hotel Palazzina Grassi can enjoy a bar, room service, and breakfast in the room, with a la carte options featuring fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, eggs, and pancakes. The property features meeting/banquet facilities, a lift, and facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair access, lower bathroom sinks, and grab rails. Family rooms and babysitting services are available. Recreational options include cooking classes, live music, pub crawls, themed dinner nights, tours about local culture, and walking tours. The hotel is 50 meters from the Grand Canal water taxi stop, with La Fenice Theatre, Piazza San Marco, and Rialto Bridge all within a 10-15 minute walk. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 16 km from Hotel Palazzina Grassi.

Private dock for direct water taxi access from the Grand Canal

Located on a quiet side street yet within short walking distance of major sights like St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge

A la carte breakfast served until noon with made-to-order options and dietary accommodations

Staff consistently praised for anticipating needs, arranging excursions, and providing warm, personalized service

No pool or spa on the property

Some rooms lack drawers or a desk, requiring guests to live out of suitcases

Terrace views in certain rooms overlook neighboring rooftops rather than the canal