Venice, ItalySan Marco
Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Restored Ridotto palazzo
Restored Ridotto palazzo
The Venetian Republic's historic public casino now serves as a Grand Canal address where Baroque frescoes yield to sleek, uncluttered lounges.
“The first houses an additional 30 small but comfortable accommodations that are a mix of Venetian opulence (silk fabrics, Murano glass) and minimalist understatement.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
The seventeenth-century Palazzo Dandolo once housed the Venetian Republic's first public gaming hall.
Notable
Piero Lissoni enclosed the courtyard in glass, contrasting sleek minimalism with historic frescoes.
Listed
A Grand Canal address serving traditional Venetian dinners facing Santa Maria della Salute.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Public spaces are sleek and dazzling, while upstairs is a slightly different story: guest rooms are not exactly modern, much less minimalist, but more a sort of up-to-date classic style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Piazza San Marco sits a short stroll away, and the waterside landing looks straight across to Santa Maria della Salute.
The rooms
Guest rooms present tailored, understated Venetian interiors, with select suites looking straight onto the waters of the Grand Canal.
Grand Canal Restaurant
Tables line the Grand Canal terrace past moored gondolas. The kitchen serves Venetian seafood risotto and regional wines.
At the table
Rust velvet armchairs sit over terrazzo floors at the bar, where bartenders mix evening cocktails and serve Venetian cicchetti.
How it began
In 1638, Palazzo Dandolo opened as Venice's first public gaming hall, hosting Casanova during Carnival until the city closed it in 1774.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.