DOGE STAIR, gorgeous – BBC Venice Grand 2024 Tour recorded here!

Hotel Description

Welcome to DOGE STAIR, a charming 3-star hotel nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy. Recently featured in the BBC Venice Grand 2024 Tour, this gorgeous property offers guests an authentic Venetian experience with a touch of celebrity appeal. Located at 764 Riva de Biasio in the historic Santa Croce district, DOGE STAIR provides the perfect base for exploring the magical city of canals. With a solid rating of 7.9, this well-regarded establishment has earned its reputation for delivering quality accommodations and service in one of Italy’s most sought-after destinations. The Santa Croce neighborhood offers a delightful blend of local character and convenience, situated away from the most crowded tourist areas while still providing easy access to Venice’s iconic attractions. From the hotel, guests can enjoy peaceful strolls along the nearby canal walkways and quickly reach the Riva de Biasio vaporetto stop, connecting you to the Grand Canal and the city’s extensive water transportation network.

The DOGE STAIR hotel embodies the rich architectural heritage for which Venice is renowned, with its tasteful design paying homage to the city’s illustrious past. The property’s distinctive character was compelling enough to catch the attention of BBC producers, who selected it as a filming location for their prestigious Venice Grand 2024 Tour. This notable distinction speaks volumes about the hotel’s aesthetic appeal and authentic Venetian atmosphere. Inside, guests are welcomed by accommodations that balance traditional Venetian elements with modern comforts, ensuring a pleasant stay whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure. The hotel’s proximity to landmarks such as the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Church of San Giacomo dell’Orio allows visitors to immerse themselves in Venice’s artistic and cultural treasures, while the nearby Fontego dei Turchi and Natural History Museum offer fascinating glimpses into the city’s diverse history.

What truly sets DOGE STAIR apart is its ability to provide an intimate Venetian experience away from the overwhelming crowds that gather around San Marco Square, while still maintaining excellent connections to all major attractions. The Santa Croce district offers a more authentic glimpse into local Venetian life, with traditional restaurants, charming cafés, and artisanal shops dotting the narrow streets and small squares. After a day of exploration, guests can return to the comfort of DOGE STAIR and reflect on their Venetian adventures in a space that has itself become part of the city’s ongoing story through its BBC feature. Whether you’re drawn by the hotel’s media recognition, its convenient location, or its genuine Venetian character, DOGE STAIR promises a memorable stay in the floating city. With its competitive 7.9 rating reflecting consistent guest satisfaction, this 3-star gem offers excellent value for travelers seeking to experience the magic of Venice without compromising on quality or authenticity.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $678. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 1 – 2 guests

Reviews

• Tracy from Germany – 20 September 2023 (9/10)

  Beautiful classical Venetian building. Historical interior with many high-end original vintage furniture, artifacts and decorations. Fully renovated modern bathroom and kitchen. Felt like we were staying in a movie set! Great location esp for those who want to avoid dragging suitcases across town.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment sleeps 4, but it is not possible to access the shared bathroom, dining room and kitchen without passing through one of the bedrooms, which means if you are a group over 2 people, some people will have to put up with having little to no privacy.

• Peter from United Kingdom – 26 November 2024 (7/10)

  Elegant, painted high ceiling in the spacious main bedroom. Tastefully furnished and in a beautiful palazzo. The art and furniture are good quality and mostly appropriate.
  
  What could be improved: The list of house rules was offensive. There were no proper coat hangers so I had to buy wooden ones to hang my clothes. A chest of drawers would have been useful as the only drawer storage was in the bedside tables. There is only one shower room for two bedrooms and the third person had to walk through the main bedroom to use it. I suppose that’s ok for a family but more difficult for friends.

• Anastasia from United Kingdom – 11 April 2024 (8/10)

  design, location and how bog space was
  
  What could be improved: light
  bed sheets and bed linen looked dirty
  doors broken

• David from United Kingdom – 31 January 2023 (9/10)

  great decor, painted ceilings and space. amazing atmospheric entrance. authentic venetian experience
  
  What could be improved: could have better kitchen facilities

• Stephanie from United Kingdom – 17 February 2025 (8/10)

  Beautiful interior, really cool palazzo
  
  What could be improved: All good

• Pauline from United Kingdom – 24 October 2024 (8/10)

  Very spacious, historical building. Clean, good location.
  
  What could be improved: Construction works going on and the lighting wasn’t on late at night when coming back to the apartment

• Alison from United Kingdom – 5 October 2024 (5/10)

  The apartment is in a gorgeous old Venetian building, fairly close to Ferrovia St Lucia, and the ceiling in the largest room and height of the rooms are wonderful. The entrance through courtyards before the 2 flights of access stairs are beautiful and atmospheric.
  
  What could be improved: The main bedroom has an uncomfortable bed, and sadly has no privacy as those in the second room have to walk through to the bathroom- this could be resolved by using the dining room as bedroom 2 which is also a lovely room, and the main room which feels like a main elegant reception room which has been refurbished returned for communal enjoyment.
  You will need to take toiletries as very little is provided, and it was quite noisy at night because of drunken tourists at the weekend in the passage way below. The local guide is lovely and helpful, but the owner sent an upsetting rude message in capitals , warning of a late fee and ' you might have to wait outside for many hours if you arrive later than 8pm- we couldn't reach it until 9pm. Sadly disappointed- an expensive location like this would normally be friendly, polite, well equipped, and comfortable.

• Yolande from France – 10 October 2024 (7/10)

  Le décor…
  
  What could be improved: il faut prévenir qu il faut passer dans une chambre pour aller à la cuisine et surtout aux toilettes et à la salle de bain….
  AUCUNE INTIMITE…

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