If you enjoy history, Palaces and want to experience the grandeur of how the privileged of the day lived, this is a great place to stay on the Grand Canal. From silk lined walls, a fabulous carved ceiling in the bar and the most stunning chandelier that fills the high ceiling space of the breakfast room right down to the beautiful coffee cups that hold your morning cappuccino, it's all beautifully done. As you can tell I really enjoyed the experience.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend dining there. The food, wine and service was again very good.
My Canaletto suite was in the adjoining Palazzo Foscolo and up four flights of stairs. It was at the back of the hotel with no views, but it was however, very spacious, well appointed, clean and fairly quiet. I was very comfortable.
The best thing for me were that the staff were excellent and extremely helpful. Mamud carried my case up and down said stairs and helped me on and off the Aqua Alta platforms. I stayed in November during a full waxing moon so tides were high, but it cleared quickly.
The breakfast again was good and plenty of choice. Fruit, cold meats, cheese, eggs and lovely fresh bread and coffee. There was also the usual cereals both healthy and not!
I sat in the middle floor Salon savouring the delights of the Grand Canal early evening. The big windows were wide open and it was lovely watching the World sail past. However, if Mosquitos have a taste for you, pack protection as they bite through clothes.