HOTEL CANAL & WALTER, Venice

The hotel sits directly on the Grand Canal, with Santa Lucia Train Station visible across the canal bridge (2-minute walk). Piazzale Roma - the city's bus terminal for airport shuttles from Marco Polo and Treviso airports - is a 2-minute walk away. Water bus (vaporetto) stops at Piazzale Roma or Ferrovia connect to the Rialto Bridge, Piazza San Marco, and Murano. Many landmarks are within a 25-minute walk; St. Mark's Basilica is about 20-25 minutes on foot. The surrounding area offers a range of restaurants and bars within a 5-minute walk. For drivers, paid parking is available in Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto lots.

Rooms are decorated in an 18th-century Venetian style with silk-like wallpaper, Murano glass, and period furnishings. Many rooms face the Grand Canal or the adjacent Canal Dei Tolentini, while others overlook Venetian lanes or the private garden. All rooms include a private bathroom with toilet and sink, hairdryer, satellite TV (some with Netflix/YouTube access), telephone, minibar, safe, and independent air conditioning. The hotel comprises two buildings - Canal (historic) and Walter (more basic) - and some rooms are in a third nearby building. Rooms in the Canal building are preferred for period charm and direct canal views. Some rooms are compact, especially for families. Noise from canal traffic and neighbouring rooms can be audible. Light sleepers should request a room away from the canal. Two rooms have balconies, but they are not usable for sitting.

Breakfast is available daily from 08:00 to 10:00 for an additional charge of 10 EUR. It is a continental buffet offering bread, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, yogurt, fruit, cereal, juices, and hot drinks from a good coffee machine. Options include gluten-free and vegan choices. The breakfast room can become crowded during peak hours. A small bar in the hotel serves coffee, drinks, and light snacks. For lunch or dinner, the hotel has an affiliated restaurant nearby (offering a 10% discount to guests), and the surrounding area is filled with restaurants and cicchetti bars within a 3-5 minute walk.

The hotel does not have a pool, spa, gym, or sauna. It offers a private garden where breakfast can be enjoyed during warm weather and where guests can relax after exploring. The garden is a rare luxury in Venice, providing a quiet outdoor space away from the bustling streets. The hotel also has a shared lounge/TV area and a TV room for guest use. Tourist information, excursions, and guided tours can be arranged through reception.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Luggage storage is offered free of charge before check-in and after check-out. Reception is open from 08:00 to 24:00 (late check-in possible by arrangement). Daily housekeeping is provided (though some report inconsistency). The hotel has an affiliated garage (paid parking) but no on-site parking. Other services include concierge, express check-in/out, private check-in/out, packed lunches, a vending machine for drinks and snacks, and a safety deposit box. Business facilities include fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet rooms. Allergy-free and soundproof rooms are available.