We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights, we came off a cruise and treated ourselves to a water taxi to avoid massive queues for water buses. It was a treat to arrive at the front door on the grand canal, just as well as we would never have found it down the Venice streets. It was well situated for... More

My mom and I were staying in Venice for one night following a Mediterranean cruise. We had actually booked another hotel, but they had some problems and sent us to Palazzo Giovanelli. This hotel is very nice in an excellent location. Right on the Grand Canal and SO close to the San Stae stop. We also walked from the Rialto... More

This hotel in a restored palazzo is a great choice in the Santa Croce section of Venice. Beautiful, large, modern rooms at reasonable (for Venice) prices. Our package included breakfast which was the traditional Italian hotel/Agriturismo breakfast, with a small American touch of scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage. Beautifully situated on the Grand Canal, it is a short vaporetto ride... More

This was an excellent hotel located on the Grand Canal. Very convenient to vaparetto and in easy walking distance to so many areas. The hotel was lively and well appointed. Our room was quite large. Breakfast was included and service was wonderful. Our only complaint was that it was too early for air conditioning. Our nights were warm.

Palazzo giovanelli is a lovely hotel facing gran canal and nearby San Sate vaporetto stop. Very good taste in decoration and spacious rooms. Breakfast a bit limited but does the job. The hotel is located a bit away from St Marco square, which means that you have to get the vaporetto to move around. However, being away from the main... More

I truly enjoyed my stay there. It was only one night and it was a surprise because I was suppose to stay at their sister hotel but I was so very lucky to have been moved to the Palazzo Giovanelli. I had a room on the 3rd floor which I really enjoyed with great semi-modern, yet classic decor with two... More

Ok, but I wouldn't use if I went back to Venice .... meaning the hotel is "ok" but I'd try a different hotel if I ever went back to Venice as the overall experience for the money I paid didn't impress me enough to want to go back. For those of you thinking of booking this hotel please be aware... More

We spent just one very wintery night in this hotel. We had parked our car at Marco Polo airport and taken the Alilaguna boat service from there to the San Stae stop which is right beside the hotel. Unfortunately there was no visible signage for the hotel, presumably due to Venice city hall restrictions, and so we wandered around for... More

We are in Venice for 4 nights. We just spent two nights at the Hotel Canal Grand and had an unbelievably pleasant experience. My wife and I just checked in at the Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli, and I can say with the utmost sincerity that it is one of the worst hotels I've ever experienced. Pros: - Good location - Beautiful... More