Palazzetto Madonna

Palazzetto Madonna is a true hidden gem in Venice. The hotel can be reached directly by private water taxi—a big plus for convenience. I highly recommend booking the water taxi in advance; it’s about €80 from the train station, but well worth the splurge for couples or if you’re traveling with heavy luggage.||The rooms have a vintage charm and are beautifully kept, with clean beds and great housekeeping. We stayed in Room 6, right next to the breakfast area. At first, we were worried about potential noise, but the soundproofing was excellent—we didn’t hear a thing. A special perk of Room 6 is that it opens to the garden courtyard; we even enjoyed the morning rain with the door open, which felt magical.||Breakfast was quick and nice, setting us up for the day. The biggest surprise? The hotel is right next to two of the best restaurants in Venice, which made dining incredibly easy. We also loved that it’s tucked away from the busy bridges and squares, offering peace and quiet at night. Just keep in mind that walking back takes about 25 minutes from Rialto, and some alleys are unlit, so a little extra caution is needed.||The nearest water taxi stop is only a 3-minute walk, perfect for exploring different parts of the city. The only minor inconvenience is that there isn’t an ironing board in the room—you’ll need to go to the first floor where they’ll set one up for you.||Overall, this hotel is perfect for couples who want a romantic, authentic Venetian stay away from the crowds. I would definitely come back again.

Before we arrived we requested a "quiet non-smoking room". When we arrived the much-praised Valentina allocated us a ground floor room looking over the canal at the front of the hotel. Next morning we were woken at 5.30am by a motor delivery boat, very near and noisy, and then by other boats sporadically (making sleep impossible) until we got up at 7.30am. I went to reception and started to say I wanted a room change, but the receptionist knew exactly what I was going to say and finished the sentence for me! We were switched to room 110, overlooking the garden, which was much better. ||This hotel has an enviable location and a flamboyant extrovert decor. We go to Venice every year. At first we used to want a hotel near Piazza San Marco, but that area is heaving. The San Polo area is charming, small shops and cafes, but near the Grand Canal.||We stayed at Palazzetto Madonna several years ago and liked it a lot, though it was quite expensive. It has gone downhill since then. The fabric is not as well maintained as you would expect for a 4* hotel (see photo of our bathroom). It is difficult to make oneself understood by the breakfast staff, they are bossy, young and inexperienced, difficult to get their attention even if you get up and stand outside the kitchen door, and the food ordered may take 20 minutes to arrive, even if they are not particularly busy.||I would say the hotel was once 4*, but these days is more of an expensive 3* in an enviable location.

When we arrived we were met with the warmest greeting from Valentina. She was so kind, friendly and helpful. We’ve asked her many questions and she is so enthusiastic and wonderful, giving us all sorts of local recommendations & advice. She made us feel right at home immediately and we are so grateful for her. The hotel is beautiful, located right on the canal. Breakfast is free with a wide variety of foods to choose from. Everything about our stay so far has been amazing. Thank you so much Valentina, we adore you and this hotel & hope to visit again in the future!!

The staff at this hotel are superb. My sister was unexpectedly unwell during our stay and was progressively getting worse. Valentina very kindly directed us and further, she took us to the pharmacy and explained the ailment to them and helped us with next steps. We are very grateful for this. |Alongside this, rooms were lavish and spacious, and the decor was splendid. The selection of food at breakfast was brilliant. |Would very highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Venice.

A cute as a button boutique hotel on a small canal. Great location - No 1 ferry from pontoon E at the station & get off at S Toma and walk 2 minutes. Fabulous breakfast, comfy bed and helpful staff. Ground floor rooms and level 1 rooms accessible by stairs and lift. A great find.

Palazetto Madonna is a lovely boutique hotel. Central and a short walk to Rialto and St Marks. We stayed in the modern new section. These rooms are beautifully furnished with a very modern big bathroom. Coffee and water with a fridge bar available in the room. There was ample hanging space for clothing in our room. Front of house, restaurant and service persons were all very friendly and accomodating during our stay. The breakfast menu is pleasant, with various options available from fresh breads and pastry, cereals, yoghurts, fruits, juices and cold meat options. Included, is a hot cooked meal. The coffee is good! Valentina at the front desk of the hotel was a pleasure to deal with while we were there. She was always friendly, very helpful, very professional. She was happy to suggest restaurants, whether it was a pizza night for us or a typical Italian meal or a great fish restaurant. She readily booked everything for us, and offered suggestions on how to and where to go. We were assisted with our baggage to the room and from room to taxi. Really fabulous few days and thank you to the lovely people we were in contact with at Palazetto Madonna!

My wife and I had a fantastic stay at Palazzetto Madonna. The hotel is beautiful and full of charm, but what really made our visit special was the exceptional staff. A special thank you to Valentina, who went above and beyond to look after us—her recommendations for restaurants and places to visit made our trip even more memorable. Thank you so much for a wonderful time. We hope to return one day!

My wife and I had a fantastic stay at Palazzetto Madonna. The hotel is beautiful and full of charm, but what really made our visit special was the exceptional staff. A special thank you to Valentina, who went above and beyond to look after us—her recommendations for restaurants and places to visit made our trip even more memorable. Thank you so much for a wonderful time. We hope to return one day! However, the room (204) was a little disappointing. The shower didn’t work properly and water flow was awful. Sink tap was cold and several electrical sockets didn’t work. But by far the most disappointing was the awful view from the window.

I can't give this place enough stars. Before I do this, here's a tip. Don't be a cheapskate and try to WALK your luggage to the hotel. Any hotel. Bridges will kill ya. I made us walk because I did not know that public transport (water bus) takes you close to most of the hotels. We had changed hotels at the last minute to the Palezzetto Madonna. We paid less that €100 per night and it was the best decision made. I had us walk with our luggage and kept getting us going in circles. Finally, I called for instructions and they sent an employee to find us and walk us there. Way above and beyond. Our room was beautiful royal blue. Do take advantage of the magic mirror with TV. And, they had just suffered a major flood from the acqua Alta of November 12th (3 weeks ago). You would have never known it. Staff was great. The complimentary breakfast was great as well. Waffles, pancakes, croissants, cereal, fruits, meats and several beverages. The value cannot be beat If we ever get back here, we will stay here again!

I was contemplating giving it one star but the place is clean and decent.. the reason it only got two though is below.... Pros: Location is nice and pretty noise free Cons: Pricey, service is average. Breakfast is terrible. Wifi is coded per room and requires login EVERY SINGLE TIME.... Details... Stayed there for the Venice part of our honeymoon. This hotel was underwhelming to put it nicely. For the price per night I've stayed in places much much nicer. Staff is ok, hotel overall is nice. Room are spacious enough for Venice. Bathroom was awkwardly setup with a towel warmer that doesn't even work. They claim they have an amazing arrangement with a glass maker in Murano and that they have free taxi setup to get you there and a tour of the factory. Heads up for those who don't know better, this is a SALES PRESENTATION. This is NOT acceptable for this kind of hotel. Do NOT lie to your patrons. Thankfully we spent very little time there and enjoyed the city which itself is amazing so we easily forgot about the hotel but what a not worth it place.

It's a nice clean cozy place which is easily accessible and closer to many touristic locations. However it's slightly expensive for the size of the room. Breakfast is good and the staff is very nice and helpful.

I stayed here 2 nights in a double room overlooking the canal (2 king beds) with a shared bathroom. It was excellent for 3 adults. Very spacious. The breakfast wasn't the best but hit the spot. Sure the wifi required you to login every day. It's annoying but it was fine. I'd definitely stay here again as the a conditions were very nice. AC worked great! Make sure if you take a public water taxi from the airport (15 Euros) and decide to get off at the Rialto stop, take the public ferry to S Tomo (7.50 Euro) then walk through alley, make a left then right (before bridge). Don't try to walk from Rialto stop with suitcases in the July heat! Thank me later...I learned the hard way.

This place is fine, just has a strange vibe to it. Wi-Fi is really aggravating, Breakfast is just average. Staff was polite and helpful. Nice location.

My husband and I stayed at the Hotel Palazzetto Madonna during our honeymoon. It is a beautifully renovated boutique hotel. Our room was gorgeous and had all the modern amenities that you could hope for. It was extremely clean as well. The location was a little off the beaten path. They say that it is is a 15 minute walk to St Mark's Square, but it is more like 25 minutes because of the all the winding alleys. It's not a direct route. There is a water taxi stop fairly close by though so that is helpful. We also enjoyed the Dorsoduro neighborhood which is less touristy. That was closer to the hotel. The one thing I didn't like about the hotel is that I found the staff to be very cold. And they were definitely "in cahoots" with tour guides and restaurants that they tried to steer you too. Fortunately we skipped their suggestions and found great places on our own.