Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal
A palazzo on the Grand Canal, with a garden behind the water gate
A place to stay in Venice
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal is a 5-star hotel in Venice, set in a palazzo with rooms facing either the internal garden or the canal. The top suites look straight onto the Grand Canal, and the building runs from a water-facing front to a quieter garden side at the back. There are nine room types, from a 19 m² double with a courtyard view up to the 98 m² Mozart Signature Suite. Guests rate it 4.7/5 across 154 reviews. On site there's a bar, a garden, a hot tub, and meeting facilities, with breakfast served daily and the option to take it in your room.
Who this stay suits
A formal, old-palazzo stay on the Grand Canal with big price jumps between garden-view rooms and the canal-front suites.
Best for
- couples on a special-occasion trip
- travellers who want a Grand Canal view
- guests mixing business with sightseeing
- families needing larger suites
Less suited to
- budget travellers
- anyone who dislikes stairs between canal and garden levels
Grand Canal frontage
The palazzo faces the Grand Canal, and the Prestige rooms, Premium Junior Suites and both Signature Suites look out over the water. The Mozart and Foscarini suites add a balcony, so you can stand above the traffic of vaporetti and gondolas rather than just watch through glass.
Garden behind the palazzo
At the rear, the building opens onto a private garden, unusual for this part of Venice. Most of the standard rooms and junior suites face this side, and the Premier doubles and garden junior suites have balconies over the greenery. It's the quieter outlook of the two.
Two signature suites
The Foscarini and Mozart suites are the hotel's showpieces. Foscarini runs to 65 m² with a queen bed and balcony; Mozart is 98 m² with a king bed, sofa beds in both the bedroom and living room, and a Grand Canal balcony. Both are priced well above the rest of the range.
Hot tub and meeting rooms
Beyond the bedrooms, the hotel has a hot tub for guests and business and meeting facilities on site. That combination is rare in Venice's historic centre, where most palazzo hotels are leisure-only. Room service, a bar and a snack bar cover the hours between meetings or sightseeing.
Rooms & suites
Double Room with Garden View
19.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Comfort Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
23.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Premier Double Room with Garden View
26.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Balcony
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
Prestige Double Room with Lateral Canal View
24.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Junior Suite with Garden View
40.0 m² · 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
- Private suite
- Balcony
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
Premium Junior Suite with Grand Canal View
37.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
- Private suite
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Suite with Garden View
60.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
- Private suite
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Signature Suite with Grand Canal View - Foscarini
65.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- Private suite
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
Signature Suite with Grand Canal View - Mozart
98.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
- Private suite
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
Standout features
Inside Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal
Amenities at Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Garden
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tour desk
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Private bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Garden
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Arriving in Venice
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal is 7.3 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), where Alilaguna water buses and land buses serve the city. Venezia Santa Lucia station is about 0.8 km away, roughly a 10-minute walk. Venice has no roads for cars: arrivals park at Piazzale Roma or Mestre and continue by vaporetto water bus, water taxi or on foot, and luggage usually crosses at least one stepped bridge. Italian cities charge a tourist tax (tassa di soggiorno) per person per night, collected by the property rather than included in the booking total; the rate depends on the city and the property's star rating, and many properties still take it in cash.
Guests rate the hotel 4.7/5 across 154 reviews. The strongest themes are the staff, the comfort of the rooms and the free wifi. The soundproofed rooms, garden outlook and canal-facing suites line up with what reviewers respond to, and the 24-hour front desk and concierge support the service scores.
- Staff9.8
- Facilities9.4
- Cleanliness9.5
- Comfort9.7
- Value For Money8.7
- Location9.2
- Free Wifi10
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where is Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal?
It's in Venice, in a palazzo fronting the Grand Canal, with a private garden at the rear. Rooms face either the canal or the garden, so you choose between a water view and a greener outlook when booking.
Which rooms have a Grand Canal view?
The Prestige Double has a lateral canal view. For a full Grand Canal outlook, book the Premium Junior Suite, the Foscarini Signature Suite or the Mozart Signature Suite. The two signature suites also have balconies over the water.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is served daily and rated very good by the property. You can also have breakfast brought to your room. Special diet meals are available on request, and there's a coffee house and snack bar on site.
What room types are available?
Nine types, from a 19 m² Double with Garden View up to the 98 m² Mozart Signature Suite. Options include garden-view doubles, canal-view rooms, junior suites and full suites, several with balconies. Family rooms are available.
How much does a night cost?
Rates start from €574. Garden-view doubles run from €707 to €977, canal-view and suite categories from €1,075 to €1,875, and the two Signature Suites from €3,199 to €3,647. Prices vary by date.
Is the hotel good for families?
Yes. Family rooms are available, and the larger suites sleep extra people on sofa beds. The Suite with Garden View has a king bed plus sofa beds across bedroom and living room, and the Mozart suite sleeps a family across 98 m².
Does the hotel have a restaurant or bar?
There's a bar, a coffee house on site and a snack bar, plus room service. Wine and champagne are available for an additional charge. Breakfast is served each morning, with an in-room option.
Is there parking at the hotel?
Venice's historic centre is car-free, so you won't drive to the door. The facts don't list parking, so plan to arrive on foot or by water and check with the 24-hour front desk about the nearest garages at the edge of the centre.
What facilities does the hotel have?
A hot tub, a garden, a bar, meeting and business facilities, and a tour desk. Rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TVs and coffee machines. There's free wifi throughout, a 24-hour front desk, concierge and an elevator.
Can the hotel arrange tours?
Yes. The tour desk books walking tours and a tour or class about local culture, both at an additional charge. The concierge can help plan the rest of your time in Venice.
Is the hotel accessible?
The hotel lists facilities for disabled guests and has an elevator, which matters in a multi-floor palazzo. Contact the hotel directly before booking to confirm the specific access arrangements for your room type.
How do I book?
Book through the hotel directly or via major booking platforms. Private check-in and check-out are available, and the front desk operates 24 hours, so late arrivals aren't a problem. An invoice can be provided on request.