Palazzo Schiavoni Residenza d’epoca & Suite-Apartments

Palazzo Schiavoni Residenza d’epoca & Suite-Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Palazzo Schiavoni Residenza d’epoca & Suite-Apartments along the Fondamenta dei Furlani, you immediately sense you’ve found something special. This four-star property sits in the Castello district — honestly, one of the most authentic parts of Venice where you’ll actually see locals going about their daily lives. The building itself has that weathered Venetian elegance that makes you feel like you’re stepping into a piece of history, not just checking into another hotel.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, the location scores speak for themselves — 9.7 out of 10 — but what that really means is you’re perfectly positioned without being in the tourist chaos. You know what I love about this spot? You can walk to San Marco in about ten minutes, but when you come home in the evening, you’re in this quieter, more residential part of Castello. There’s something magical about having the canal right outside your window, watching the occasional water taxi drift by. Couples especially seem to get this — they’ve rated the location 9.6, and I totally understand why.

The Accommodations

The apartment-style space I stayed in had this perfect blend of historical character and modern comfort that’s actually pretty hard to pull off. These aren’t your standard hotel rooms — they’re more like elegant apartment spaces with original Venetian details (think exposed beams and period furnishings) mixed with contemporary amenities. The windows are generous, which matters more than you’d think in Venice where some places can feel a bit cave-like. Each space feels thoughtfully designed rather than cookie-cutter, and you get the sense that someone really cared about preserving the building’s character.

Morning Rituals

Breakfast here is one of those pleasant surprises that sets the tone for your entire day. They’ve got this nice spread that covers all the bases — continental options, proper Italian pastries, and they’re actually thoughtful about gluten-free choices too. It’s served buffet-style, which I prefer because you can take your time and not feel rushed. The morning light streaming into the breakfast area while you’re planning your day with a proper Italian coffee — well, it’s exactly what you hope for in Venice.

Why Guests Love It

What really strikes me about this place is how it manages to feel both special and comfortable at the same time. You’re staying in a genuine palazzo with all that history, but you’re not sacrificing modern conveniences or feeling like you’re in a museum. The staff seems to understand that balance too — they’re helpful without being intrusive, and they clearly know the neighborhood well enough to give you real recommendations. With a 9.2 rating, it’s obvious that other guests are picking up on the same things I noticed. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a secret, even though you’re right in the heart of one of the world’s most visited cities.

To book hotel in Venice for Carnival, travelers reserve palazzo suites overlooking mask-lined canals.

Palazzo Schiavoni Residenza d’epoca & Suite-Apartments Accommodations

Reviews of Palazzo Schiavoni Residenza d’epoca & Suite-Apartments

• Natalia from Slovenia – 1 April 2025 (10/10)

  This place is a real treasure! Very cosy and beautiful, quiet and clean. It looks much better than in photos, brighter and more luxurious, paintings on the ceiling, antique furniture, elegant breakfast dishes, textiles, lighting, all look fabulous. After a long walk you will relax there very well, as it is a quiet corner.
  
  What could be improved: None

• Päivi from Finland – 30 March 2025 (10/10)

  The hotel is excellent. Friendly service, quiet location, clean room and varied breakfast. I would definitely come again.

• Ana from Croatia – 26 March 2025 (10/10)

  Very friendly staff, good value for money, clean, nice breakfast.😊

• Ygor from Portugal – 24 March 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, super close to shuttle/vaporetto stop, nice walking distance to main spots we wanted to see, but at the same time it was a calm and chill street, protected from big crowds. Spacious room, classic but very well renovated, it really exceeded our expectations.
  
  What could be improved: Only thing is that our room was the first, which was on the ground floor; not much noise from the street since the soundproof is good, but a bit of noise from the Palazzo's main entrance door. Nothing that ruined the stay.

• Scott from United States – 19 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great location and easy check in, the staff was super friendly and welcoming! The rooms in this traditional guest house were nicely furnished and suited our needs nicely. Great shower with plenty of hot water. Breakfast was lovely, too. They even were able to accommodate two Gluten Free diners in our group!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Danny from Greece – 4 March 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent location, the owner was very nice and friendly
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• André from Portugal – 3 March 2025 (8/10)

  Location, cleaning, comfortable and smart tv
  
  What could be improved: Some light noises by night due to fridge or other rooms

• Anna from Australia – 1 March 2025 (10/10)

  Position. Close to everything but quiet neighbor hood. The well equipped kitchenette. Great shower. Friendly staff.

• Bianca from Romania – 27 February 2025 (10/10)

  excellent location, beautiful pallazo, friendly staff, impeccable cleanliness, tasty breakfast

• Aditya from India – 4 January 2024 (10/10)

  Historic building, Great location well maintained and great value for money.
  Very comfortable place. Best of both worlds between hotels and complete BnB I would say. Really liked that I did not need a key to get in or out. A code was sufficient.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to complain.

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