HOTEL DONA PALACE, Venice

Occupying a restored 14th-century palace overlooking Rio di Palazzo Ducale, Hotel Dona Palace provides 4-star accommodations 300 meters from St. Mark's Square. Rooms feature empire-style furniture, Italian marble bathrooms with bathtubs or showers, and views of Venetian streets or canals; some include jacuzzi bathtubs or chromotherapy functions. The property houses Venixino Lounge & Garden for drinks, a top-floor terrace with city views, and a private garden. A water taxi pier offers direct access, while vaporetto stops at San Zaccaria and San Marco Giardinetti provide public transit. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests can arrange water taxi transfers through Hotel Dona Palace staff.

The 14th-century palace building retains original architectural features including filigree arched windows

Private water taxi pier allows direct arrival by boat

Rooms include Italian marble bathrooms, with jacuzzi tubs in some units

Central location within 300 meters of St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace

On-site garden and terrace provide outdoor spaces with city views

No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner service

The historic building layout may involve multiple stairs between areas