Hotel Ca' Dei Conti, Venice

Hotel Ca' Dei Conti - An 18th-century Venetian residence with Murano glass chandeliers, canal views, and marble floors in Castello

Located in a restored 1800s building in Castello, this Venice hotel occupies two historic structures - Ca' dei Conti and Palazzo Conti Querini. The 4-star property features original elements including a private water gate, Greek-columned entrance, and a 1700s wellhead. Guest rooms showcase 18th-century Venetian décor with visible ceiling beams, oriental rugs, and Murano glass chandeliers, complemented by modern amenities like Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and air conditioning. A breakfast buffet is served from 7:30-10:30 AM in dining rooms with original doors and chandeliers. Hotel Ca' Dei Conti's first floor houses a canal-view terrace open until 10 PM during summer. The property sits three minutes from St. Mark's Square, near Santa Maria Formosa Church and the Querini Stampalia museum. Vaporetto stops along Riva degli Schiavoni provide direct access to Murano, Burano and Torcello islands.

Pros

Original 18th-century architectural elements preserved, including marble floors and wellhead

Private access deck and water gate entrance directly from canal

First-floor terrace overlooking intersecting canals

Quiet location away from main tourist flows while maintaining central position

Cons

Check-in for Palazzo Querini rooms requires visiting main building

Some rooms require crossing bridges with luggage to reach hotel entrance