Hotel Dona Palace - Venice

4-star boutique hotel in a restored 14th-century palace with a private dock and exclusive secret garden

Location & Setting

Hotel Dona Palace sits on the canal facing the Ducal Palace, a 2-minute walk from St. Mark's Square in central Venice. The hotel has its own landing dock for water taxis, allowing guests to arrive and depart directly from the property. Nearby attractions include St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, all within a 5-minute walk.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel occupies a 14th-century building with original filigree windows, and rooms feature custom designer furnishings. Each room includes an LCD satellite TV, minibar, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms offer views over the canal, while suites like the Duchessa Exclusive Suite provide extra space and canal views.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily American breakfast is served in a dining room that opens onto a balcony overlooking the canal, with options including hot dishes, pastries, fruit, and Prosecco. The hotel bar operates in both an indoor lounge and a summer garden terrace, serving cocktails and snacks. Guests can also order breakfast in their room, and the bar offers wine, champagne, and special diet menus upon request.

Garden & Terrace

Hotel Donà Palace maintains a private internal garden that is exclusive to hotel guests, where drinks and light meals are served during summer months. The property also includes a sun terrace on the upper floor and outdoor furniture along the canal for relaxing. This garden and terrace areas provide a quiet retreat away from the crowds, with direct views of passing gondolas.

Services & Special Touches

The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, luggage storage, and assistance with water taxi bookings. For special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries, the hotel provides complimentary drinks like Bellinis or Prosecco along with a personalized note. Additional services include babysitting, dry cleaning, laundry, and a multilingual staff to assist with restaurant reservations and sightseeing tips.

• Location: 2-minute walk from St. Mark's Square, canal-front on the Ducal Palace canal
• Rooms: 14th-century palace with original filigree windows and custom designer furnishings
• Dining: Daily American breakfast with Prosecco; bar with canal-side terrace
• Garden: Private internal garden exclusive to hotel guests with summer drink service
• Access: Private dock for water taxi arrivals and departures
• Service: Complimentary drinks for special occasions; 24-hour concierge

License number: 027042-ALB-00200,IT027042A1BCLRQXOK