Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli E Gran Canal, Venice

Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli E Gran Canal is a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal and the former residence of Doge Marco Foscarini. The palace also housed Mozart's family and has original paintings, exposed wooden beams, and Murano-glass chandeliers in its lounges. Guests enter from a private water-taxi dock, and Saint Mark's Square is two vaporetto stops away.

The hotel's 26 rooms contain original paintings, historical décor, and premium bedding. Many rooms have exposed wooden beams on the ceilings and balconies overlooking the Grand Canal or historic Venice; some rooms face the inner garden. Accommodations include the Classic Double Room and the Junior Suite with Canal View, with the suite offering exclusive historical elements and views.

The hotel fronts the Grand Canal and has a private dock for water taxis, with the San Stae vaporetto stop next door. Saint Mark's Square is two stops away on the water bus, and Venice Casino is a two-minute ride across the canal. The 24-hour front desk can book water taxis, and the Church of San Stae is nearby.

The hotel offers complimentary upgrades, a business centre, and meeting and banquet facilities. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff, concierge service, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out, and a tour desk with organized local tours and walking tours. A hot tub/Jacuzzi, family rooms, babysitting/child services, wheelchair-accessible facilities, laundry, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are available.

Breakfast is a complimentary varied buffet, and the hotel has a coffee house on site, a bar, and a snack bar. Breakfast in the room, special diet menus, packed lunches, and wine/champagne are available through room service. Fruits are also offered.

History: Former residence of Doge Marco Foscarini and Mozart's family

Location: Private dock for water taxis next to San Stae vaporetto stop

Rooms: Classic Double Room and Junior Suite with Canal View

Dining: Complimentary varied buffet and coffee house on site

Services: Complimentary upgrades and organized local tours

Families: Family rooms and babysitting/child services