Ruzzini Palace Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Rooms with Venetian Character
Ruzzini Palace Hotel offers rooms with views of Campo Santa Maria Formosa or Rio del Paradiso canal. Accommodations include 16th-century frescoed ceilings, Venetian-style floors, and exposed beams. All rooms feature flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, air conditioning, tea and coffee makers, and bathrobes. The Royal Suite (110 sqm) offers both canal and campo views, while Formosa Suite (97 sqm) includes a balcony overlooking the square.
Historic Palace Setting
Housed in a 16th-century palace that once belonged to a prominent Venetian family, the hotel features original architectural details supervised by Venice's Superintendence. Common areas include an 18th-century reception hall with double views of Rio del Paradiso and Campo Santa Maria Formosa. The building showcases paintings by Gregorio Lazzarini (1655-1730) and maintains its historic character with modern amenities.
Central Venice Location
Located in Castello district, the hotel sits on Campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice's largest squares. It is 500 meters from Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, and Piazza San Marco. The Naval History Museum is 1 km away. Water taxi service provides direct access from the canal entrance, and the hotel is within the Venice Biennale district.
Meeting and Event Spaces
The hotel offers a meeting room accommodating 16-20 people with boardroom table, Wi-Fi connection, flat-screen TV, DVD reader, video conferencing services, and overhead projector. The 18th-century reception hall serves as an event space for galas and receptions. Full meeting setup includes stationery materials, agendas, and workstations for participants.
Venetian Experiences Available
The concierge arranges water taxi tours of Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands, visits to local bacari wine bars, and pastry shop tours. Private water taxis reach Lido beaches in 20 minutes. Seasonal exhibitions include works from the Venice Biennale, such as Studio Wild's 'secret garden' installation from the Dutch Pavilion.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor