Hotel Kette, Venice

Hotel Kette - A 4-star historic palazzo with canal views, Venetian decor, and proximity to San Marco

Housed in a 16th-century palazzo, Hotel Kette offers 63 air-conditioned rooms and suites with Venetian-style decor, marble bathrooms, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars. The hotel features a buffet breakfast with Venetian pastries, meats, and cheeses, served in a small breakfast room with festoon curtains. Guests can enjoy a traditional cappuccino or evening cocktail at the corner bar, located near two elevators and a marble staircase. Hotel Kette’s concierge arranges restaurant bookings, guided tours of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, and transfers to the airport or train station. Situated in San Marco, the property is a three-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square and Gran Teatro La Fenice, with water taxi access via its canal-side entrance. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout, and the lobby includes a PC for guest use.

Pros

The 16th-century building retains Venetian charm with polychromatic marble floors and 15th-17th century paintings.

Proximity to landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and Teatro La Fenice, both within a five-minute walk.

Canal-side entrance allows direct access by water taxi or gondola.

Concierge service facilitates bookings for tours, restaurants, and private transfers.

Complimentary continental breakfast includes Venetian pastries and local meats.

Cons

The breakfast room lacks exterior-facing windows.

Some rooms face quiet streets rather than canals.