Unbeatable location behind St. Mark's Square
Walk to the Grand Canal in two minutes
Rooms have flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and electric kettles
Breakfast buffet available at sister hotel
Porter service for luggage from check-in at Hotel Monaco
Free Wi-Fi in public areas at sister hotel
Noise can be a problem for some guests
All features are located at sister hotel
Rates are high for a hotel with no features on-site
Fee for Wi-Fi in rooms
It's all about location at the 34-room Palazzo Selvadego, a two-and-a-half-pearl option situated right behind St. Mark's Square in one of the most exclusive areas of the city. As an annex to the larger Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, this hotel lacks any facilities of its own. Rooms here are rather plain but attractive, and equipped with the essentials -- air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and electric kettles. Unfortunately, there are fees for in-room Wi-Fi. There are no dining options on-site, but guests can go to the sister hotel for a breakfast buffet and remarkable Grand Canal views. Travelers who don't need to be right on the square could check out the charming Hotel Flora nearby, where rates are lower and Wi-Fi is free.
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Scene
Collection of rooms that are part of Hotel Monaco, with no common areas of its own
An annex of the larger Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, this hotel is housed in a late 13th-century palace owned by the Benetton Group. It doesn't really have a lobby or even a reception desk -- guests check in and out at the sister hotel. There are no public areas here, just a desk in a narrow space at the entrance. But the location is outstanding, so guests often overlook the shortcomings here to take advantage of being in the heart of the city for rates a little lower than at the sister hotel (though they still feel high for there being zero on-site features). Most guests here are couples, but families, groups, individuals, and even businesspeople also pass through.
Location
Extraordinary location behind St. Mark's Square within walking distance of most everything
This hotel has an extraordinary location right behind St. Mark's Square, in an area that is among the most exclusive in this fascinating city. Many major attractions are within a short walk, including the Correr Museum, which is right next door. There also are numerous restaurants, bars, and shops all around. The Grand Canal takes just two minutes to reach on foot, and the S. Marco (Giardinetti) DX ferry station is a short walk from the hotel. The popular Harry's Bar is just a two-minute walk away as well. Budget at least an hour to reach Venice Marco Polo Airport by water taxi or a combination of boat and taxi.
Rooms
Classic details like exposed beam ceilings plus flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning
Rooms here are rather basic and offer a measured take on the classic look found throughout Venice. They do have details like nice wood floors and exposed beam ceilings, which give them a bit of needed character. Clean-lined, modern wood furniture is unusual in this opulent city, but beds are covered in typical old-style patterned spreads. Otherwise, decor is minimal, but attractive, and some rooms have romantic four-poster beds. Amenities include air-conditioning, small flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and kettles for tea and coffee. Wi-Fi carries a fee. Suites add more space and a sitting area with a sofa and chairs. Bathrooms are sharp and simple as well, with marble countertops plus tiled floors and walls. They come with showers, hairdryers, toiletries, towel warmers, and bidets.
Features
All features are located at Hotel Monaco -- nothing is on-site
As an annex to Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, this hotel doesn't have anything in the way of features -- no restaurant, bar, or lobby. Guests who want breakfast need to walk to the sister hotel, where a breakfast buffet is served in the Restaurant Grand Canal overlooking the water. For a real treat -- if the weather is nice -- guests can dine alfresco on the terrace with magnificent canal views. Check-in takes place at Hotel Monaco, and porters will help ferry luggage to the palazzo. Wi-Fi comes at a fee, though is free in common areas at Hotel Monaco.
