Hotel Palazzina Grassi – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Palazzina Grassi offers 25 rooms, including Superior, Deluxe, and suites with views of the Grand Canal or Venice's rooftops. Rooms feature Philippe Starck-designed furniture, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and satellite flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms include walk-in showers, bathrobes, and slippers. The Signature Grand Canal Suite spans 70 sqm with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the canal. Some suites have terraces, and the attic suite can convert a sofa into a bed.
Dining & Drinks
The Restaurant serves contemporary Venetian cuisine with a show kitchen where guests can watch chefs prepare dishes. Breakfast, brunch, and dinner are available on The Terrace, surrounded by plants. The Krug Champagne Lounge offers Grand Canal views and privacy. The Lounge provides an informal setting for cocktails and gourmet dinners. Guests can book private dining experiences, including aperitifs on a motorboat or cooking classes with the chef.
Events & Nightlife
Palazzina Grassi hosts private events, from weddings to corporate gatherings, in spaces like The Restaurant (up to 200 guests), The Lounge (up to 22 seated), and The Terrace (up to 50 standing). During major events like the Venice Film Festival or Carnival, The Restaurant transforms into Palazzina The Club with world-class DJs. The Blue Pavilion, a 600-sqm venue on Giudecca Island, features a 12-meter indoor pool for exclusive parties.
Location & Access
The hotel is in San Marco, a 5-minute walk from Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. Nearby landmarks include the Gallerie dell'Accademia (0.5 km) and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Reach the hotel by private water taxi (10 minutes from Santa Lucia train station) or vaporetto (Line 1 to Sant'Angelo or San Samuele). Marco Polo Airport is 30 minutes by water taxi or 60 minutes via Alilaguna orange line.
Exclusive Services
Guests receive in-room check-in, 24/7 snack service, and breakfast until noon. The concierge arranges private tours, market visits with the chef, and sunset gondola rides. Unique experiences include aperitifs on a motorboat, cooking demonstrations, and private visits to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. The hotel also offers event planning, from intimate dinners to full buyouts, with personalized catering and dedicated staff.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries