Palazzo San Lorenzo

Had an absolutely fabulous stay at Palazzo San Lorenzo. It is about 8 mins walk from San Marco Square and about 8 mins walk from San Zaccaria ferry stop. The hotel is close enough to San Marco and far enough not to be too noisy or touristy. We were lucky enough to get a room upgrade from Booking.com to a Superior Double Room. The room was lovely, spacious and clean. Room was at the back of the hotel so it was relatively quiet and we could only hear the odd loud voices outside at night even with the window closed. Hotel gave excellent recommendations for restaurants and one that we visited was excellent - Bacarandino. The staff were very friendly and booked dinner reservations as well as arrange for the gondola rides which is conveniently located outside the hotel. They can arrange for airport transfers by water taxi as well as private tours which we did not use. Palazzo San Lorenzo does provide a complimentary boat ride to Murano island. It is one way and you will have to find your own return journey. It is not necessary to use the service of the hotel to book the water taxi as it is very expensive. We booked a shared water taxi through GetYourGuide where you share the water taxi with other passengers (about 10 passengers max). They drop you at San Zaccaria and it is an 8 mins walk to the hotel. We were lucky enough to be the last ones to get dropped off so for the last 15 mins of the boat ride, it was like our own private boat. What a beautiful way to be introduced to Venice. It is worth it to buy the multi day public ferry (Vaporetto) that the locals as well as tourist use to travel up and down the Grand canal. It also allows you to visit the islands but it does not take you to the airport. That is a different boat company (Alilaguna). There are a lot of good places for breakfast around the hotel so having their breakfast included is not necessary. Lovely gelato also available opposite the hotel. Fantastic stay!!

It is a unique boutique-style hotel, right in the centre of everything, with San Marco square just a 7 minute walk away. Rooms are well-appointed, furnished beautifully. Beds and bedding are exceptionally comfortable. A/C worked well. 3rd floor window was out onto a small waterway, with a view of the Venetian rooftops.

Very friendly and helpful staff, got upgraded to a beautiful, spacious room with a very comfortable bed. Was offered free breakfast due to an issue (my mistake) with my reservation and was also given a bottle of Prosecco. Couldn’t have been any better! Very central and close to main attractions and San Marco ferry stop. Sumptuous breakfast with plenty of choice for all tastes

Great location overlooking an idyllic but quiet canal. Beautiful room (we were upgraded!), very helpful and responsive staff even before we arrived, good breakfast.

The room interior was beautifully designed, typical Venetian details. Room was clean and spacious and have a good view of the small canal just right downstairs. Location was good, many restaurants and bars nearby and very near the San Marco Square. Mini bar was good and coffee maker and tea were provided.