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Palazzo Giovanelli

Italian Cities, Venice

Tripadvisor rating Based on 978 traveller reviews
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4 * Central Traditional Boutique

  • Four star property in the heart of Venice
  • Historic hotel with large, elegant rooms
  • Great location along the Grand Canal with private dock
     
Palazzo Giovanelli is a lovely four star hotel situated along the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice. With a rich history dating back to the 16th century, the palazzo has undergone various renovations over the years but still maintains elements of Gothic and Renaissance design. 

The hotel boasts large, elegant rooms with garden or canal views for guests to enjoy. There is also a buffet breakfast to start the day off right.

Due to its historical and architectural significance, Palazzo Giovanelli contributes to the cultural appeal of Venice, and thanks to its great location, you’re within the Museum District and a short distance to all the major landmarks including St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge. 

The Palazzo Giovanelli has 41 rooms (official rating 4 star). Minimum stay 1 night, 4 nights 31 December -1 January 2025 , 3 nights 07 May - 10 May 2026 & 30 December 2026 - 01 January 2027.

 

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Breakfast Service

Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the elegant dining room with a range of continental options. 

American Bar

Enjoy an aperitif in the lounge bar. 

About the location

Palazzo Giovanelli is located in the historic heart of Venice along the famous Grand Canal. Not far from St Mark’s Square, you can reach it on foot in a few minutes or by vaporetto. Rialto Bridge is just 600m from the hotel so you really are in a fantastic location. Nearby you’ll find lots of museums, bars, restaurants and shops to enjoy. 

Transfer time

The hotel is 20 minutes from Marco Polo airport.

Start your journey in style with a scenic boat transfer from the airport directly to your hotel – the only way to arrive in Venice, and we’ll arrange it all for you.

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Classic Garden View

Sleeps 2

Simple, yet comfortable, the Classic Garden room overlooks the inner courtyard and comes with a cosy interior featuring a double bed and an Italian marble bathroom. 

Average room size: 22.5m²

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Junior Suite Garden View

Sleeps 3

Spacious and light, the Junior Suite enjoys beautiful 16th century decorations as well as a comfortable double bed. The precious Italian marble bathroom boasts a walk in shower show with rain shower head and a bathtub.

Average room size: 44m²

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Premier Garden View

Sleeps 2

Furnished in an authentic style these Premier Rooms enjoy lovely garden views or over the courtyard of the historic Palazzo Giovanelli. The bathroom offers a spacious walk in shower with rain shower head.     

Average room size: 26m²

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Prestige Lateral Canal View

Sleeps 2

Enjoy a comfortable king size bed or twin beds in this Prestige room with views of the Grand Canal. 

Average room size: 24m²

Free Night

1 Free nights for arrivals from Sunday to Thursday and stays of 4 nights or more completed between 01 July - 28 August 2025, 02 November - 15 November 2025, 01 April - 16 April 2026 & 16 November - 29 December 2026.

* This offer is not applicable for stays in Classic Garden View, Comfort Deluxe Garden View and Premier Garden View.

1 Free nights for stays of 3 nights or more completed between 16 November - 29 December 2025.

* This offer is not applicable for stays in Classic Garden View, Comfort Deluxe Garden View and Premier Garden View.

1 Free nights for stays of 3 nights or more completed between 01 April - 16 April 2026 & 16 November - 29 December 2026.

This offer is not applicable for stays in Classic Garden View and Comfort Deluxe Garden View.

Meal Offer

One complimentary 3 course dinner (drinks excluded) in a nearby restaurant, for stays of 3 nights or more completed between 28 August - 01 November 2025, 04 May - 05 July 2026 & 28 August - 31 October 2026.

Applicable on selected room types and stay days. 

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Superb Hotel

JulsRoss,

Tripadvisor review Oct 19 2025
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli is a superb hotel. Our suite facing the Grand Canal was wonderful. The staff was friendly and always went out of their way to make you feel special. Highly recommend this...
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Great place to stay

lauradU6239ZR,

Tripadvisor review Oct 14 2025
Absolutely wonderful experience. The staff was warm and inviting from the moment we stepped through the door until the moment we left. The room was beautiful and clean, the bed was comfortable, and...
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