Residenza D'Epoca San Cassiano, Venice

Residenza D'Epoca San Cassiano - A 14th-century Grand Canal villa with Murano chandeliers and historic art gallery access

Set in a historic Ca' Favretto building once home to 19th-century painter Giacomo Favretto, this 4-star Venice hotel stands directly facing the Ca' d'Oro palace. The Santa Croce district property features 36 rooms equipped with satellite TV, minibars, and work desks. Residenza D'Epoca San Cassiano's second-floor breakfast room opens to a canal-view balcony, serving hot and cold buffet items including eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit. All accommodations feature air conditioning, independent heating, and Murano glass chandeliers. The 24-hour front desk arranges water taxi services and customized city tours. The San Cassiano sits a 5-minute walk from the San Stae vaporetto stop and Rialto Market. Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art and Fondazione Prada lie within immediate walking distance.

Pros

Direct access to private dock for water taxis

Located in a quiet residential area of Santa Croce

Three recommended local restaurants nearby: Nono Risorto, Regina Sconta, and Al Muro

Five-minute walk to organic market and traditional bakery

Cons

50-minute boat ride to Marco Polo Airport

One-kilometer walk to St. Mark's Square