Hotel Palazzo Priuli, Venice

Hotel Palazzo Priuli - A 14th-century Venetian palace with Murano glass chandeliers and canal views in the historic Castello district

Occupying a 14th-century building on the banks of two canals, this 4-star Venice hotel preserves original frescoes by Palma il Vecchio on its facade. Hotel Palazzo Priuli features neo-Renaissance furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, and oriental rugs throughout its rooms. The Junior Suite Lorenzo Priuli provides views of the Rio de l'Osmarin canal and San Giorgio dei Greci church, while classic rooms overlook the picturesque waterways. A buffet breakfast with Italian pastries is served in the first-floor salon overlooking Rio de l'Osmarin. The 24-hour reception area includes a bar offering complimentary welcome drinks. Located in the Castello district, Palazzo Priuli stands 656.2 ft from Piazza San Marco and 1640.4 ft from the Rialto Bridge. The San Zaccaria waterbus station, with connections to Venice Airport, is a 5-minute walk away.

Pros

Original quadri lancet windows and twin lancet corner windows characterize the historic facade

Property sits at the intersection of two scenic Venetian canals

The building preserves authentic period features including vaulted ceilings and lead glass windows

Located in a quiet area near local bars and traditional bacari restaurants

Cons

Some rooms are compact at 194 ft^2

Breakfast service starts relatively late at 8:00 AM