DUODO PALACE, Venice

Duodo Palace - A 17th-century Venetian hotel with canal views, water taxi access, and proximity to San Marco landmarks

Duodo Palace occupies a restored 17th-century building in San Marco, featuring rooms with Venetian fabrics, marmorino finishes, and views of Rio della Verona canal or city rooftops. The property offers a continental breakfast buffet in Sala Camino and Sala Verona, with afternoon tea service and Venetian aperitifs at Sala del Pozzo lounge bar. Located 300 meters from Teatro La Fenice and 500 meters from St. Mark's Basilica, the hotel provides direct water taxi access via its private water gate from Marco Polo Airport (20-minute ride) and Santa Lucia train station (15-minute ride). All accommodations include free WiFi, air conditioning, laptop-friendly workspaces, and minibars, while junior suites add balconies overlooking the canal. Duodo Palace maintains a business center with printing services and can host events for up to 20 people in its meeting rooms.

Pros

Private water gate allows direct water taxi access to the hotel

Junior suites feature balconies with canal views of Rio della Verona

Historic 17th-century building with original frescoes and Venetian stuccoes

Located 300 meters from Teatro La Fenice and 500 meters from St. Mark's Basilica

Cons

No swimming pool or spa facilities on site

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast and lounge service