This charming hotel right on the Grand Canal is in a fabulous location, just steps from the Ca'Rezzonica vaporetto stop making it easy to get anywhere in the city. The historical features of the hotel add to it's uniqueness as well as the delightful terrace overlooking the canal. It is also an easy walk to many sights and museums The staff is friendly and very helpful, the breakfast is lovely and the rooms quite comfortable and well appointed. Dorsoduro is a delightful quiet neighborhood away from the hubbub of San Marco with many good restaurants and shops. We were in Venice in an early November high flood tide which was actually lots of fun - we were able to buy rubber boots nearby and continue about our sightseeing without so many other tourists around!

We arrived by water bus from the train station, the water stop was just next to the hotel, which was helpful as we had heavy luggages. We were then greeted most warmly by hotel staff. The location is a bit off San Marco, and since it was off season, that side of town was a bit quiet. The walk from San Marco took about 15-20mins, and passed some unsettling part of town, especially late at night, although I must say the surroundings were well patrolled.
Breakfast was a wonderful spread, the croissant was the best i've tasted this trip in Italy!
A well worth stay , if you don't mind the walk to San Marco...

My husband and I spent four nights here for our 30th wedding anniversary. I chose this hotel based on previous reviews and I'm glad I did. I couldn't have been more pleased with this property. It is easy to get to, just step off the vaperetto stop Ca' Rezzonico and you are there. This also makes it convenient to get anywhere in the city you'd like. The location is close to all the attractions and the best part is that it's situated right on the Grand Canal. We had the junior suite with a stunning view of the canal. The room was beautifully decorated in both modern and period design. The staff had a chilled bottle of Proseco waiting in our room at check in. The breakfast that is included was a full buffet (not just continental) and we loved eating outside overlooking the canal.

We arrived at the Palazzo Stern on the Alilaguna Water Taxi from the airport which is an efficient, reliable way to travel. We were warmly welcomed into the hotel and provided with information and a map. The accommodation, whilst not being given a room with a view, was very clean and comfortable. We did find the room very warm, but we could open a window, although it was a little noisy in the street below which was the main route for the water taxi stop. The breakfasts were very good and the staff very helpful and polite. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay in Venice.