Palazzetto Pisani - Venezia

Unbeatable Location, balcony on grand canal, very nice staff, historic atmosphere, very faded but very lovely and authentic palace, on last day we were leaving early and they sent up an in room breakfast before the main breakfast started without being asked - so thoughtful.

It is very faded in places - more so than the photos would lead you to expect - the bathroom tap leaked and had stained the basin, some of the furniture was worn through in places (its vintage furniture so it's glamorous if worn) there are none of the things like robes and slippers you might expect to get when you usually pay this much but none of that really mattered. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

The look-and-feel of Palazetto Pisani is 100% authentic Venetian. It felt like we were staying in a beautifully appointed private palace, exactly as the photos suggest. The location is central to everything we wanted to see and experience and our family suite had an elevated view onto the Grand Canal, though I'm not sure that all the rooms do. Breakfast is a tranquil meal with the sounds of classical singing and instruments being practised at the nearby conservatory. Agnese was exceptionally friendly and helpful.

It's a shame to comment negatively on this exquisite establishment, but these were the down sides: we had to move our matresses into one of the 2 rooms each night as on the first evening there was a party in the hotel with loud disco music (it ended before midnight, but we did not know that until after we had moved), and on the second evening the tv noise from the neighbouring room was so loud that we could hear every word. This may not be a problem for all the rooms, but if you are fussed about noise, then it's worth checking and ensuring you're placed in a quiet room.

The dining room is elegant and the breakfasts were quite good.

No shower curtain and a mirror over the shower. We used our towels to clean up the spillage on Fri. night, then learned on Sat. that there were no more hand towels available until Monday. We asked for an extra bath towel instead, but the maid took it out of the room on Sun. The bathroom is beautiful, but completely impractical.

The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, and the breakfast room.

The entrance to the hotel needs to be cleaned up and the garbage needs to be relocated/ collected/ or just simply put in containers instead of plastic bags. Must put more lighting in the alley leading to the entrance and a big hotel sign with arrows to direct the guests to reach the entrance to the hotel by foot. Renovating and modernizing the rooms and bathrooms would also greatly improve the experience and would improve the chance for the hotel owners to increase their price list as they would offer a more pleasant experience for their guests.

Absolutely amazing location. Beautiful palace, very romantic. Nice stuff, healthy breakfast, cozy rooms.

The main thing was that we were the only guests the low season time (late December). And practically we could use the whole palazzetto facilities without having connection to other people. And that was amazing. There is nothing to complain about our stay, almost everything was perfect. I would definitely recommend the place for those who appreciate historical things.

Beautiful old historical building. Just off grand canal. Friendly helpful staff. Grand dining room available on request. Excellent omelettes at breakfast.

Poor room location under the stairs, bedroom looked old and tired. Cramped corridors away from main communal areas which were spacious.

Great location and the common areas have a lot of character and charm of a real Venetian palazzo. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful.

The room was terrible and did not match the description the hotel had given on the website: the back passageway to the room was almost too narrow to drag the suitcase through, run down and unattractive. Massive gaps under the doors to the rooms and complete lack of soundproofing ensured we could hear people talk, walk, flush toilets, cough and rattle dishes not just next door, but across the whole building. The 'minibar' mentioned in the room description is not in the room but what is meant by it is a few wine bottles in the main reception area. The 'DVD player' must have been somewhere else too. The "spa bath' is just a regular shower with a massage head. When we first walked in the room strongly smelled of sewage - it is fairly common old plumbing problem which is to be expected in buildings like this, but they could've at least aired the room before guest's arrival and put some scented candles in.

Was a beautiful Venetian palace! Location was wonderful- right on the grand canal. We would stay there again!

This was an enchanting converted Pallace, right on the Grand Canal. a stone's throw from the Bridge of Sighs. The decor was unbelievably beautiful and the staff went out of their way to ensure our stay was a good one.

There is nothing that I didn't like about the Palazzetto Pisani.

Palazzetto Pisani is a truely Venician hotel and right on the Grand Canal. From the seating in our room we watched the world go by, the gondola races splashed by our window as we sipped Prosecco. The staff, starting with the host, Agnes, were most helpful. One did not have to transition to Venice each day from a chain or modern accomadation, but were already Venitian.

The staff was fantastic - so friendly and helpful. Every person who worked there made us feel like honored guests. The public areas of the palace were very beautiful, especially the Doge suite which was opened up to guests since it was not booked while we were there. We will always remember our time sitting out on the balcony overlooking the Grand Canal, sipping a glass of wine end enjoying the sites. We also liked that the Palazetto Pisani was away from the big tourist areas, but still close enough to walk to them. It was far more peaceful at the Palazetto Pisani than elsewhere on the island! We would stay here again.

We would recommend painting the walls and improving the lighting/ambiance of the Conte suite where we stayed. To us, it just felt "old" rather than "antique".

More than a 5 stars!! The Palazzetto is a really nice and superb Boutique Hotel facing the Grand Canal. The Suite Bellavista where I stayed was very big and facing the Canale Grande. What I appreciate more was the authenticity of all the room decorations. The service is very high level, super good the aperitif on the main dining room with the balconies on the Canale Grande, the view is spectacular! I can say also 5 stars for the breakfast on the big big room is near the music conservatory and the two chef prepare the fresh orange juice and omelette just on the table in front of you, the coffe machine was a piece of art for the cappuccino and espresso! The bathroom was modern and very nice (not in many hotel is so nice) with Etro bath collection, really chic! The concierges provide us all the transfers with competitive rate and all the restaurant suggestions, super nice Antiche Carampane! I hope to come back very soon!!!

Everything amazing!

The staff was warm, welcoming and extremely helpful. Palezzetto Pisani made us feel as though we had stepped back in time...which is exactly what you hope for when you visit Italy. I was actually brought to tears standing on the balcony, drinking my coffee on the Grand Canal, watching the boats go by and listening to the church bells ring. It was perfection. I would absolutely stay here again. We actually asked to have wine one night on the balcony and the staff went above and beyond. They set up candles, a red rose, 2 wine glasses and delicious Italian cookies. It was our honeymoon and it was more than we could have ever hoped for!!!

My only complaint would be very small about our room. It didn't exactly look like it did on line. It was still perfectly fine, just not as nice. Things like cracks in the walls and decorative elements covering some eyesores. It was not as clean as it could have been, but it wasn't disgusting. This is a small complaint to how great the rest of the property was.

This is a very exclusive hotel and has been open for a short time, there are only 8 rooms. The Doge suite is a fantastic time warp, full of antiques and personal photos. Just like staying in a palace. Charming, helpful staff. Wonderful views from the balconies.

Tricky to find on foot. The breakfast was quite basic and would have liked to have our own pot of coffee rather than having to use a vacuum flask.