Grand Canal Suite by Wonderful Italy

Hotel Description

Welcome to the Grand Canal Suite by Wonderful Italy, a charming three-star accommodation nestled in the heart of Venice’s Santa Croce district. This delightful property combines comfort with an unbeatable location, offering guests an authentic Venetian experience with a solid guest rating of 7.3. Situated at Santa Croce 555, this inviting suite places you in one of Venice’s most characteristic neighborhoods, away from the overwhelming tourist crowds yet conveniently positioned to explore the city’s magnificent attractions.

The Santa Croce district is known for its genuine Venetian atmosphere, where local life unfolds alongside historic architecture and winding canals. From the Grand Canal Suite, you’ll find yourself within walking distance of the magnificent Grand Canal, Venice’s main aquatic thoroughfare. The property’s strategic location allows for easy access to key landmarks including the stunning Baroque church of San Stae and the Ca’ Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art. Art enthusiasts will appreciate being just a short stroll from the renowned Scuola Grande di San Rocco, housing an impressive collection of Tintoretto masterpieces. For those interested in exploring further, the vaporetto (water bus) stops are conveniently nearby, connecting you to iconic destinations such as the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square within minutes. The Santa Lucia train station is also within comfortable walking distance, making day trips to Padua, Verona, or the charming islands of Murano and Burano remarkably convenient.

The Grand Canal Suite offers a tranquil retreat after a day of exploration, embodying the elegant yet unpretentious charm that defines this less touristy area of Venice. While maintaining its three-star classification, the property has earned its respectable 7.3 rating through its authentic character and value-focused approach to hospitality. Unlike the opulent palazzos of the Grand Canal, this suite provides a more intimate and genuine glimpse into Venetian living. The neighborhood surrounding the Grand Canal Suite perfectly balances peaceful residential areas with local cafés, traditional bacari (Venetian wine bars), and family-run restaurants where you can savor authentic cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and regional specialties at prices more reasonable than those found in more tourist-centric areas. As evening falls, the Santa Croce district offers a refreshingly local atmosphere, with Venetians gathering at neighborhood establishments and squares, providing cultural immersion that many visitors to Venice miss when staying in more commercial areas. The Grand Canal Suite by Wonderful Italy stands as an ideal choice for travelers seeking an authentic Venetian experience without sacrificing comfort or convenience—a genuine home away from home in one of the world’s most magical cities.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $199. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $209. Deluxe Double Room with Sea View with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $212. Deluxe Double Room with Sea View with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $216. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $230. Deluxe Double Room – Grand Canal View with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests

Reviews

• Azha from Malaysia – 1 November 2023 (8/10)

  The location was really easy to find and close to train and waterboat stations. The room was comfy and clean.

• Chris from United Kingdom – 20 March 2025 (8/10)

  Great location, very spacious, felt safe for whole time spent there
  
  What could be improved: Took a while to heat the bedroom area.

• Adele from Australia – 29 October 2024 (7/10)

  The location is fantastic
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom had an unpleasant smell and the bed has a plastic cover which is very uncomfortable.

• Helen from Ireland – 7 October 2024 (6/10)

  Great location. Great directions given. Big rooms and spacious.
  
  What could be improved: No kettle to make a hot drink. I didn’t pick this absence up in the listed facilities before I went as I have seen a kitchenette without a kettle. No signal on the TV. Room was cold. We experienced a thunderstorm in Venice and we got wet several times but had to come back to a cold apartment. There was only one light duvet spread. I asked for blankets as my mam has bad arthritis and suffers a lot of pain when it’s cold and they would not give me a blanket. I have never experienced such bad customer service and how anyone could be so rude not to give a blanket to a sick woman. I have never experienced such cold in the apartment. The door between the bedroom and kitchen was tight and struggled to close it to keep the place warm. I buried myself under the cover to try heat up. My mam was in excruciating pain in her legs and is still not right since we came home. As I was told the heating don’t go on under the end of October however in circumstances where the weather has changed this should be put on especially after saying we were cold. All I got was an email back to ask what time are we checking out. So rude. I felt they got their money and never cared after that.

• Stephanee from Australia – 6 September 2024 (8/10)

  Close to main station, secure and view of the main canal/ station. Close to good restaurants and bars.
  
  What could be improved: Same towels for four days, otherwise had to pay 12 euro each day, and after a big storm the room smelt bad- we think from the aircon or drains.

• Stephanie from Australia – 8 June 2024 (7/10)

  The location was perfect! Short walk from the station so that you don’t need to carry your luggage throughout the winding streets of Venice. The common room was also lovely.
  
  What could be improved: The air conditioning was actually freezing we couldn’t turn it off. It was great during the day because it was hot outside but very cold overnight trying to sleep.

• Steven from United States – 23 May 2024 (6/10)

  The location and cleanliness of the room and lobby,
  
  What could be improved: The means to acquire the room code. We had to call a remote location a couple times. Our phone carrier's international plans didn't work overseas and so this proved very difficult. It would have been much more convienent to be able to get the room code through email accessible on a free wifi connection and even better if the host provided a passcode Well in advance of any arrival.
  
  Additionally we were not satisfied about someone knocking on our door asking to see our bathroom. The man was claiming to need to check out if our bathroom was leaking. It made us uncomfortable to have a stranger claiming to be someone representing the host company (truthfully or not) asking to see our bathroom. I had to call the host company to ensure the man was indeed there on their behalf. The encounter and the safety measures we had to take to protect our belongings (carrying our valuables with us rather than entrust them to the safety of the room and the stranger looking at the bathroom) caused us to be late for our scheduled tour to a neighboring island. The safe was also not bolted down to anything so we didn't feel safe locking our belongings and passports in them.

• Nicola from United Kingdom – 17 May 2024 (8/10)

  Fantastic location overlooking Grand Canal. 4 minute walk from station . Easy access to valporettos .Excellent wifi. Small fridge useful to keep water cool.
  
  What could be improved: We were unable to use the A/C for first 2 days as Italian law dictates when it can be used for tourists apparently, so the first 2 nights were uncomfortable as very hot. A/C suddenly came on on 3rd day.
  No kettle, nor mugs or glasses so unable to have any drinks in the apartment.

• Power from Ireland – 6 May 2024 (8/10)

  Excellent location within 5 mins walk of bus station from airport. Close to train station also. Lovely location by grand canal within 30 mins or so walk to rialto bridge. Check in done online in advance & staff very helpful. Provided with photographic directions by staff which made finding property very easy. Needed assistance during stay & staff were helpful & attentive & responded quickly to text.

• June from United Kingdom – 15 April 2024 (7/10)

  Good position on the grand canal opposite the station and near the bus station which was what we wanted
  
  What could be improved: We did not like 5 lots of stairs to get to the room and no lift. We did not like having a rubber incontinence sheet (which was not attached to the mattress) under the bottom sheet. The sheet ruckled up as you slept and was very uncomfortable. Cotton or polyester ones that can be washed should be used. We didn’t like not having any sort of glass/plastic cup with the water.

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