Hotel Sant'Antonin, Venice

Hotel Sant'Antonin - A 3-star historic palazzo with garden terraces and water taxi dock in Castello

Located in the quiet residential Castello neighborhood, this Venice hotel occupies a historic palazzo with black-and-white checked floors and regal red-carpeted staircases. Hotel Sant'Antonin stands one bridge from the Arsenale waterbus stop, offering air-conditioned rooms with work desks, safe deposit boxes, and satellite LCD TVs. Two ground-floor rooms accommodate guests with disabilities, while junior suites include space for additional single beds. A continental breakfast is served in the statue-filled garden or the lounge adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and stone lion friezes. The property features a private dock for water taxi arrivals, a panoramic terrace, and a sculpture garden. Key landmarks within 0.5 miles include the Doge's Palace, Basilica di San Marco, and Naval History Museum, while six restaurants operate within 0.3 miles of the entrance.

Pros

Original terrazzo floors enhanced by Venetian fabrics and luxurious linens

Shaded entrance courtyard and lush back garden with fountains

17th-century portal with stone balustrade overlooking the river

Rooms furnished with authentic period pieces from the past two centuries

Cons

Some rooms lack canal views

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast service