Fondamenta de Le Zitelle Giudecca 33, Venice, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Quiet Giudecca Island location across lagoon from St. Mark’s Square
Converted 16th-century convent with impressive grounds and gardens
Spacious rooms with high ceilings and garden or lagoon views
Free private water taxi transports guests across the lagoon
Historic property with original vaulted ceilings and exposed brick
Huge spa with lounge area and several treatment rooms
Big, sunny terrace for outdoor breakfast (in season)
On-site Italian restaurant and bar
Some complaints about weak Wi-Fi
No elevator
Some guests may find the location too remote
Limited number of restaurants and bars within walking distance
A 79-room hotel in a 16th-century converted convent, the Palladio Hotel & Spa is a quiet retreat located on the island of Giudecca. A free private water taxi transports guests across the lagoon. The expansive grounds and gardens are a highlight, with rooms overlooking either the garden or lagoon. Understated rooms are big with high ceilings, though some guests may feel they have maintained too much monastic minimalism and could use some additional polish.
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Scene
A historic, quiet hotel with expansive gardens
The exterior and the grounds of the Palladio Hotel & Spa are outstanding, with mature gardens and original architectural details such as exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings. The lobby is big and traditionally decorated; guests gather here for the best Wi-Fi signal in the hotel. This quiet retreat is noticeably removed from the hustle and bustle of Venice, with plenty of places -- from the gardens to the sunny terrace -- to relax with a meal or book.
Location
On Giudecca Island, across the lagoon from St. Mark’s Square
The location of Palladio Hotel & Spa will appeal to some guests and push others away. The island of Giudecca, across the lagoon from St. Mark’s Square, is known for its quiet atmosphere and limited restaurant options. The hotel does offer a free private water taxi across the lagoon, and a Vaporetto stop is nearby, but some guests may not like being on a schedule to catch the last water taxi back to the hotel. The benefit of choosing this location is space: Rooms are bigger, the gardens are expansive, and the terrace has ample space for a relaxed breakfast outdoors.
Rooms
Big and clean, though lacking polish in some cases
The rooms at Palladio Hotel & Spa are divided between the main building and a smaller separate building. The main building has 37 rooms and 13 suites, while the second building -- surrounded by a hydrangea garden -- has 21 rooms and eight suites. Some rooms have more polish and color than others; they all have small flat-screen TVs, minibars, and generous bathrooms. Dated bedspreads and a feeling of monastic minimalism are prominent in some rooms, while others have lovely tile floors, tapestries, and terraces with garden or lagoon views.
Features
A huge spa, expansive gardens, and lovely terrace
This hotel has excellent features that you won’t find throughout Venice proper. The huge spa is spread over two floors, with several treatment rooms and a serene lounge area. The gardens are expansive with many places to sit and relax. A spacious terrace has ample space for eating breakfast outdoors during the warm months. Additionally, the hotel offers a free private water taxi across the lagoon.
