Picolo recommends · Hotel in Venice, Italy
Palazzo Venart
A summer dinner at a garden table on the Grand Canal, watching the boats go by from one of the few real hotel gardens in Venice.
On a summer evening the tables in the garden are set right by the Grand Canal, and the boat traffic becomes the backdrop to dinner. Gardens that reach the water are scarce in Venice, which makes this one feel like a private corner of the city.
The restaurant, Glam, has a strong reputation among Venetian food lovers. Rooms mix old wooden floors and frescoes with modern bathrooms, and the whole house feels closer to a private villa than a hotel.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Palazzo Venart
We recommend it for food, design and calm. It also suits anyone arriving by train, since the station is only a short distance away and the suitcase does not have to travel far over bridges.
Santa Croce goes very quiet after dark, and St Mark's is about twenty minutes on foot or a waterbus ride away. If you want the main sights on your doorstep, a hotel in San Marco will suit you better.
What you get
- Garden down to the Grand Canal
- Glam restaurant
- Individually furnished rooms with frescoes
- Short distance from the railway station
- Summer tables by the water
A day at Palazzo Venart
- Morning
- A slow breakfast in the garden while Santa Croce is still asleep.
- Midday
- A walk over to the Rialto market through quiet lanes.
- Afternoon
- Back to the garden for a rest out of the sun.
- Evening
- Dinner at Glam with the canal lights on the water.
Location
Santa Croce, Venice, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Palazzo Venart
Does Palazzo Venart have a garden?
Yes, it has a proper garden running down to the Grand Canal, which is unusual for a Venice hotel. In summer it is used for dining.
Is Palazzo Venart close to the railway station?
Yes, it is a couple of canals from Santa Lucia station, which makes it easy to reach with luggage.
Is the restaurant at Palazzo Venart good?
The restaurant, Glam, is regarded as one of the best in Venice and is a reason to stay here in its own right.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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