Name: Duodo Palace
Address: Calle Minelli San Marco 1887/1888, San Marco, Venice, Italy, Venice, Province of Venice, IT
Price range: $185–$543 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

At Duodo Palace, guests highlight a central yet tucked-away setting by La Fenice, welcoming staff, classic decor, and mostly clean rooms, while noting recurring downsides such as hard beds, dated areas, occasional odors, and centrally controlled air conditioning.

Room experiences vary from very small singles to spacious canal-view suites with charming old-world style. Several reviews mention tub-only bathrooms without proper enclosures that splash water, and some noise from corridors or early boat activity. Breakfast is often praised yet sometimes called limited, overpriced, or uneven, while the private canal access for water taxis is a convenient perk. Expect an atmospheric, central stay with strong service and a few traditional quirks.

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Facilities

Convenient canal access with staff arranging water taxis; bar service exists but is modest, and few other facilities are noted.

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Jenery

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was our first time in Venice. The Duodo Palace Hotel has a prime location! It’s nestled in a quiet area, yet close to all main attractions in the city! The water port is very convenient. We were able to book a water taxi at the front desk for the morning we were leaving as it was super early. The bedroom was comfortably spacious and had all needed amenities. Beautiful lobby and ceilings! Would stay there again.

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Gale

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was amazed how quite inside the hotel was. Easy walk St Marks Square or the Grand Canal and the water taxis. A little quirky alley to the entrance just added to the ambiance of being in Venice. There’s also a direct entrance from a canal right into the lobby! The staff was exceptional, very helpful and knowledgeable. In fact I left some property in the safe, they notified me rather quickly but I was already on a train to Florence. They went above and beyond finding a solution.

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Samantha

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely character of rooms albeit a little cosy. It was a little noisy, creaky stairs at night. Staff were excellent, very helpful. Shame there is not a proper hotel bar for coffee, end of evening. However the location is SUPERB and is worth it. . Excellent location close to St Marks and very central. Would defo stay here again.

10

Jennifer

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So helpful about everything!! Set up private water taxi to pick us up from the airport…Worked out so great!

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Roy

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. Arranged water taxi pickup at the door. Good breakfast. Great location.

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christy

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the location and helpful staff. The room and property were beautiful! The water taxi was a treat too.

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Kylene

Sep 23, 2023

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This hotel upon first look is absolutely stunning. Though our room was a little outdated, I found it extremely cozy. Everything was pretty clean, not perfect, and the shower was really small but manageable. The staff was okay, they didn't really seem like they enjoyed tourists, to be honest– but that was the general feeling I got from the people in Venice. We had drinks at the hotel bar that were great and the overall ambiance was very regal!

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Mark

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose the hotel for it's super location 5 minutes walk from Rialto bridge and San Marco Square. The hotel is absolutely lovely with a canal side entrance for boats. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. A great place to stay.

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james

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel muito bonito, com elevador (raro em Veneza), ótimo atendimento, com possibilidade de agendar um barquinho privativo para passeio (pago). Café da manhã bom, mas com poucas opções (bolo, pão, frios...). Precisamos usar o telefone da recepção e usamos sem custo.

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Alejandro

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ubicado a solo unos minutos caminando de la Plaza de San Marcos, con acceso tanto a pie como desde un canal secundario de navegación, a unos pasos del teatro La Fenice, con múltiples restaurantes a menos de 5 minutos caminando. El personal de recepción es amable y ayudan cuando se requiere. Este hotel vale la pena en todos los sentidos.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but several reported bathroom mold, occasional odors, and worn details, indicating inconsistent standards.

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Gary

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property. Room was spacious and exceptionally clean. Would stay there again.

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Ericka

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was one of two hotels of my stay in Venice. By far my favorite. The staff is top notch, the room clean and breakfast delicious. I would definitely recommend it.

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JORDI

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Todo fantástico muy buena ubicación y muy limpio,repetiría sin lugar a dudas

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Ernst

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Total veraltetes Zimmer für 340,- Euro pro Nacht. Badezimmer hat Schimmel, abgewohntes Mobiliar, Frühstück für 20,- Euro war ok aber doch recht teuer

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James

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked a Deluxe Room with Canal view Double Bed Sorry but leaning out of a 4 story window to see canal ??? As for Deluxe nothing deluxe about it. Bed was 2 single pushed together Lighting was poor Heating did not work as is behind curtains no way for heat to get out No Tea coffee in Room Bathroom had black mould around bath no separate shower Door did not seal properly Staff on Check in says it was best for us to book dining out with them as local restaurants are vey busy there is plenty places to eat and plenty of space infect just about all restaurants sell the same food. Breakfast was good plenty to Eat and Chose from Would i stay here again NO

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Sandra

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ho molto apprezzato la pulizia, in particolare le coperte aggiuntive erano sanificatr e sigillate in una busta.

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Cheikh

Aug 12, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Otel asla fotoğraflarda göründüğü gibi değildi. Mobilyalar, banyo, oda hepsi eskiydi. Odada ve banyoda sinmiş tuhaf bir koku vardı. Havlular ve nevresim temiz görünse de kötü kokuyordu. Hijyen namına ne yazık ki hiçbir şey yoktu.

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Geoffrey

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Idéalement situé, place St Marc à 2min , le calme par contre chambre vieillissante, j'avais déjà fait un premier séjour dans cet hôtel en 2016 où j'étais très satisfait de la chambre mais là ce n'est vraiment plus le cas, trace d'humidité au plafond, vis apparente sur les plaques du plafond, sèche serviette sans peinture à plusieurs endroits, le bouchon de la baignoire qui laisse couler l'eau même fermé donc impossible de prendre un bain...

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Carolanne

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, beautiful and clean rooms. Great service from the team!

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Estelle

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

En arrivant à l’hôtel, nous sommes accompagnés à notre chambre où il fait une chaleur intense. Ce qui est étonnant car à l’extérieur il fait environ 25°. On nous indique qu’il n’y a pas de climatisation. Cela ne nous inquiète pas car les nuits sont fraîches au mois d’avril. Donc avant de partir nous promener, nous décidons d’ouvrir la fenêtre pour rafraîchir la chambre. En rentrant vers minuit, une odeur nauséabonde nous donne des hauts le cœur et il fait encore chaud. On ne comprend pas bien d’où vient cette chaleur. On essaie de mettre du parfum, rien n’y fait. Des odeurs d’égoût écœurantes. On hésite à le signaler et à demander à changer de chambre mais il est tard. Et on avait déballé toutes nos affaires. On se couche l’odeur toujours présente et la chaleur étouffante. Pas très romantique pour un weekend à Venise en amoureux. Le lendemain matin, à partir de 5H des bruits de vaisselle nous réveillent. Impossible de dormir. On referme la fenêtre mais rapidement on a du mal à respirer tellement il fait lourd. C’est étouffant. On a très peu dormi. Nous décidons d’en parler à la reception. Reponse : cela vient du canal. Totalement faux. Le canal ne sent pas mauvais. Et il nous propose un ventilateur. On remonte dans notre chambre et là l’odeur et la chaleur sont encore plus fortes. Mon mari descend à l’accueil pour dire qu’on s’en va et là une dame qui a l’air d’être au courant, car de suite dit « c’est la 105 ? » propose de nous changer de chambre au 4eme étage.

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Rooms

Room sizes range from very small singles to spacious suites with canal views and classic decor. Beds are often firm, bathrooms are frequently tub-only without enclosures, and temperature is commonly controlled centrally.

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william

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We paid more for balcony room, balcony was virtually in accessible. This room was in terrible condition, stained old carpet, 4 sets of stairs, the other side had an elevator. The worst part was the bathroom, tub only,no showers curtain, no enclosure, hand held shower handle in tub, so either sit in tub(haven't sat in a tub since I was 9). regardless,, you ended up with water everywhere, and never felt clean. Other units were remodeled, so don't get sucked in by romantic balcony?!

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James

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious jr suite with windows directly over the canal was just what we were looking for. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. A great location between San Marco and Rialto.

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heidi

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and the hotel was clean. We stayed in a suite with a king size bed. The bed was very uncomfortable. So hard it hurts. Pillows were also hard and/or flat. I would not recommend for a good night’s sleep.

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Nicole

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a small one person room for one night. The bed is very small but comfortable. You cannot adjust thermostat on your own so it got a little humid and warm after a shower. Otherwise it’s located in good location and decent place for stay.

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Anne

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is in a convenient location and has a water taxi port which is very convenient. It is also close to the water bus and has many historic and charming areas, such a lovely common room. It was also quiet even though close to San Marco piazza. However, the bed and pillows in our room were hard and the property turns off the air conditioning after the summer. We had to open the window to keep the room cool. This resulted in mosquitos coming into the room. On the first night, we didn’t care as we had been travelling for 26 hours when we arrived, but after that, the hardness of the bed and the mosquitos began to test us. The bathroom was good. I understand that Venice is expensive and that this is a 17th century building, but it didn’t meet my expectations of a 4 star hotel. I expected more comfort for the money we paid.

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JillAnne

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice spacious room with canal view

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Santo

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice, we were happy with the location and the kindness of the personnel, very available to address all our requests. The room was lovely, with nice paintings and a painted ceiling. Two things were not nice: 1) the air conditioner was loud. Since the temperature was ok, we preferred to turn it off, we did not really need it. But if someone stays there in the summer or in the winter they are going to hear an unpleasant background. 2) The bath tub is not great, while doing the shower the water splashes all over the place, no matter how careful we were. The floor was wet almost everywhere.

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Henry

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very pleasant and professional, and they were helpful when we asked questions about the area or needed assistance. And the property itself was well kept and pleasant. However, the room was really small and there was no shower, only a tub with a handheld spray attachment. But there was no shower curtain/glass, so using the sprayer was awkward, trying not to get water on the floor. Just not a good experience with that, but there were no problems with anything else and, again, the staff were great.

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Emi

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

素敵なホテルでしたがシングルルームはとても狭かったです。

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Wesley

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We went on a tour of Europe for our honeymoon and this stay was incredible. Irvin at the front was kind, helpful, and set the precedent for amazing service. The AC got cold, the room was more spacious than most, and it was very clean. The hotel is tucked in a cozy residential corner and is always a 15 minute walk or less from everything. My only critique is that the bed wasn’t super comfy. Other than that, great stay and would highly recommend!

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and proactive, with staff arranging water taxis and offering useful advice. A few guests noted slower responses or uneven interactions.

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Gale

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was amazed how quite inside the hotel was. Easy walk St Marks Square or the Grand Canal and the water taxis. A little quirky alley to the entrance just added to the ambiance of being in Venice. There’s also a direct entrance from a canal right into the lobby! The staff was exceptional, very helpful and knowledgeable. In fact I left some property in the safe, they notified me rather quickly but I was already on a train to Florence. They went above and beyond finding a solution.

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James

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious jr suite with windows directly over the canal was just what we were looking for. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. A great location between San Marco and Rialto.

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Monica

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was exceptional. They recommended dinner options and made the reservation. They also gave me instructions for getting to the airport. Including the price and ferry departure and arrival times. The room was very fancy. I would stay there again.

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Stephanie Fran

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and really helpful staff

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Jannell

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good area to walk everywhere, staff was wonderful.

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Nichole

Mar 30, 2025

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If coming to this hotel, the staff service is exceptional but……… there is a sewer scent when you enter the hotel (not constant but occurs enough). DO NOT book room 607 if you are scared of ghost. We were unable to sleep the entire stay due to activities in the room. The staff never stepped foot inside the room as well. The jacuzzi is inoperable and there’s no standing shower head connections. Iron your clothes in advance as ironing is illegal on the island. The hotel provides this service for a FEE ($7 a shirt). Lastly don’t bother contacting the hotel in advance via email as your message will go unaddressed. You are REQUIRED to leave your room key each and every time you leave the hotel!!!!! Other than the above….Perfect location to reach all tourist destination

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Vivek

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, very friendly staff. All facilities available.

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Carolanne

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, beautiful and clean rooms. Great service from the team!

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Fernando

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property friendly and informative staff. Very recomendable.

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Justin

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Duodo Palace Hotel is a fine hotel in a nice location of Venice. Staff was welcoming and room was comfortable with a wonderful view of St Marks Campanile and San Giorgio Campanile. Bathroom was adequate w/ a shower tub combo that worked great. Breakfast was fantastic here too. Staff was attentive and made to order cafe drinks very well. I would stay here again and highly recommend you do too.

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Location

Exceptionally central near St. Mark's, Rialto, and La Fenice, yet on a quieter side street, keeping major sights walkable. Some found it tricky to locate or cumbersome with luggage via certain routes.

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James

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious jr suite with windows directly over the canal was just what we were looking for. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. A great location between San Marco and Rialto.

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Caitlan

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. Clean room. Perfect location close to everything. Would stay again! You do have to leave them your physical key to the room. When you leave but did not have to worry about losing the key.

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Jannell

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good area to walk everywhere, staff was wonderful.

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Julien

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Emplacement au top , très bon service .

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Alaster

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed for 4 nights, and the staff were nothing short of exceptional. They even tolerated my poor Italian. The Duodo Palace hotel is ideally situated in Venice, right next to La Fenice, but down a quiet little side street that made it feel so private. The decor is also exceptional, which definitely makes it feel all the more special. I would not hesitate to stay there again and have already recommended it others.

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JUSTIN

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideally located for walks to tourist attractions, shops and restaurants

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Katharina

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, quiet hotel in very central location.

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Evelyn

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's in Venice... what more can I say! The hotel is a little hard to locate but worth the effort. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The check-in staff was efficient and helpful. They provide recommendations for restaurants in the area and arranged a water taxi to the cruise terminal where we could catch our bus to the cruise ship in Ravenna. Everything about their help was seamless. The included breakfast was great. They offered everything from fruit, toast, eggs, bacon, cereal, juice, tea and coffee. Just to let you know, I am picky about cleanliness, especially in bathrooms. This hotel met all my expectations. I would highly recommend this hotel for your stay.

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Eoghan

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with most attractions within a 10/15 minute walk

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Alejandro

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ubicado a solo unos minutos caminando de la Plaza de San Marcos, con acceso tanto a pie como desde un canal secundario de navegación, a unos pasos del teatro La Fenice, con múltiples restaurantes a menos de 5 minutos caminando. El personal de recepción es amable y ayudan cuando se requiere. Este hotel vale la pena en todos los sentidos.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally good to excellent, though some guests found it limited, overpriced, or uneven, especially coffee and eggs. On-site drinks are available, but options feel modest.

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Eric

Jan 10, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent séjour, très bon acceuil, petit-déjeuners buffet copieux (servie avec gentillesse cause Covid), bien situé car proche de tout mais au calme d'un canal un peu à l'écart. Nous recommandons.

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patrice

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

tres bel établissement, magnifique, remarquablement bien situé Le personnel est aux petits soins La propreté est parfaite Seul petit bémol, le petit déjeuner est moyen pour un tel établissement

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Roger

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wir hatten Glück und erhielten ein schön grosses Zimmer mit Aussicht im 4. Stock. Das Frühstück war gut, wenn auch etwas überteuert. Sicher keine 4 Sterne, aber angenehm und komfortabel.

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Kylene

Sep 23, 2023

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This hotel upon first look is absolutely stunning. Though our room was a little outdated, I found it extremely cozy. Everything was pretty clean, not perfect, and the shower was really small but manageable. The staff was okay, they didn't really seem like they enjoyed tourists, to be honest– but that was the general feeling I got from the people in Venice. We had drinks at the hotel bar that were great and the overall ambiance was very regal!

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Shevaun

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and hotel in good shape. Staff were excellent and friendly. Only complaints are the room was too hot (26C) and no way to control it. Breakfast was good except for the scrambled eggs and bacon badly cooked.

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james

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel muito bonito, com elevador (raro em Veneza), ótimo atendimento, com possibilidade de agendar um barquinho privativo para passeio (pago). Café da manhã bom, mas com poucas opções (bolo, pão, frios...). Precisamos usar o telefone da recepção e usamos sem custo.

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Renu

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beds comfortable. Shower pressure good, but weird no door, so floor was always wet. Breakfast/coffee was an issue. Boiled eggs seemed old and coffee was terrible, which is unacceptable in Italy.

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Paolo

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Centralissimo e ben dislocato ma ben appartato. Personale cordialissimo e preparato ad aiutare in ogni esigenza del cliente. Colazione top.

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Catrina

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My partner and I had an amazing time in Venice, the hotel staff were very helpful in guiding us how to get to the islands and the hotel was very clean and lovely. The room itself was absolutely beautiful, such a good size with lovely cosy furnishings and the breakfast was very decent.

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Justin

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Duodo Palace Hotel is a fine hotel in a nice location of Venice. Staff was welcoming and room was comfortable with a wonderful view of St Marks Campanile and San Giorgio Campanile. Bathroom was adequate w/ a shower tub combo that worked great. Breakfast was fantastic here too. Staff was attentive and made to order cafe drinks very well. I would stay here again and highly recommend you do too.

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Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$155
March	$141
April	$245
May	$392
June	$283
July	$169
August	$148
September	$301
October	$259
November	$141
December	$114

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $543	3
4 $298	5 $292	6 $332	7 $270	8 $263	9	10
11 $265	12 $271	13 $316	14 $326	15 $389	16 $321	17
18 $272	19 $264	20 $330	21 $301	22 $290	23	24
25 $279	26 $279	27 $280	28 $261	29 $272	30	31

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27 $294	28 $303	29	30 $417