Hotel Palazzo Abadessa - Venice

4-star historical palace hotel with private garden and canal docking in Venice

Rooms and Antique Decor

Hotel Palazzo Abadessa in Venice occupies a former Doge's 16th-century residence, preserving original 1500's frescoed ceilings and antique furnishings throughout. Each room features 18th-century furniture, silk wallpaper, and Murano-glass lamps, with many offering canal views. Guests receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco upon arrival, and all rooms include air conditioning, a minibar, and satellite TV.

Garden and Breakfast

The hotel's private garden, a rare find in Venice, offers marble seating surrounded by scented flowers for a serene escape. An extensive continental breakfast with local pastries, Italian ham, and freshly made cappuccino is served there in fine weather. The property also offers a Vivaldi tea time from 16:00-17:00, with complimentary coffee, tea, and cakes.

Location and Access

Palazzo Abadessa is set on the Santa Sofia Canal in Cannaregio, with a private docking place for water taxis and gondolas. The Ca' d'Oro Museum is a few steps away, and the Rialto Bridge is 600 meters from the hotel. Venezia Santa Lucia Station is a 10-minute walk, and the Fondamente Nove water-bus stop (for Murano, Burano, and the airport) is seven minutes away.

Services and Amenities

Hotel Palazzo Abadessa offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a tour desk to assist with bookings. Guests have access to luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and safety deposit boxes. Additional services include laundry, ironing, babysitting, and a bar with canal views, plus free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Special Experiences

Each Saturday, the hotel provides a free water taxi to Murano for a guided tour of a glass-blowing factory. In the afternoons, guests can enjoy Vivaldi tea time, a complimentary spread of cakes and drinks accompanied by classical music. The staff also offers personalized local maps and recommendations, and a free shuttle to Murano is available weekly.

• Private garden: Tranquil oasis with scented flowers and marble seating
• 1500's frescoed ceilings: Original antique decor in public areas and rooms
• Direct canal docking: Water taxi and gondola access at hotel's private dock
• Complimentary Prosecco: A bottle waiting in each room upon arrival
• Extensive continental breakfast: Served daily in the garden with local pastries and cappuccino
• Free Murano glass tour: Complimentary boat trip to a glass-blowing factory
• Vivaldi tea time: Afternoon coffee, tea, and cakes from 16:00-17:00

Licence number: IT027042A1IFMESPO6