Take the Vaparetto line 2 to San Marco Giardinetti (will take around 1 hour, 15 miuntes). Upon arrival to St Mark’s Square, cross the square towards the Basilica, passing under the Clock Tower on your left, and take the first street on the right ‘Clle Larga San Marco’. The hotel is at the end of this street on the left. The hotel can organise transfers from the airport on request (extra charge applies).
Hidden just off St Mark’s Square, the 4-star Dona Palace is an intimate Venetian property that dates back to the 14th century. This long history is still apparent in the original windows, marble and woodwork throughout the hotel, reminiscent of the days when it was home to the Duke of Venice.
You’ll be staying in an excellent location on the canal. As well as St Mark’s, the Rialto Bidge, Basilica and Doges Palace are all within a 10-minute walk. Watch the gondola’s go by from the garden terrace or upgrade to a Canal View room to take full advantage of the scenery. If you are travelling by water taxi, the driver will be able to drop you off at the hotel's own private dock.
The rooms are large and lavish with an elegant finish, huge windows, Italian marble in the bathrooms and air conditioning. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Upgrade to the Exclusive Executive Suite for your own private roof terrace with a whirlpool tub for two and views of the Basilica. Breakfast can be served here on request.
For those in the rest of the hotel, breakfast is served in the Lounge Bar, with a good selection of eggs, meat, yoghurt, pastries, cereal and more. A daily afternoon tea is also served here, and the hotel runs a small wine bar across the lane that serves free appetisers with glasses of wine during happy hour. For something more substantial, there are a multitude of excellent restaurants a short walk away. We recommend Il Ridotto near St Mark's Square, which has a 5-course tasting menu that is good value for the quality, and Osteria di Santa Marina near the Rialto for creative Venetian cuisine.
Amenities
General
Bar
Pet-friendly
Services
24-hour front desk
Baby-sitting service on request
Concierge service
Laundry / dry cleaning
Room service (limited hours)
Room amenities
Air-conditioning
Mini bar
Safe
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
Bathroom
Hair-dryer
Please note: Some amenities may not be available in all rooms and some amenities or services incur an additional charge and are subject to change. Please check with the hotel directly.
Policies
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Pets: Pets allowed
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Additional details: Pets allowed Check-out time is 11am
Know Before You Go
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children (approximately)
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 90.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City and children under 10 years of age. Further exemptions may apply to patients and their companions, and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties, subject to the submission of proper documents to the property. A 30 percent reduction applies from 1-31 January.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 2.25 per night for guests aged 10-16 years old.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
It is the responsibility of the hotel chain and/or the individual property to ensure the accuracy of the photos displayed. Travelzoo is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the photos.
*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
