Royal San Marco Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Royal San Marco Hotel offers 50 rooms with Venetian-style furnishings, air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and direct telephone lines. Rooms overlook Rio delle Procuratie, Calle dei Fabbri, or St. Mark's Bell Tower. Options include Classic rooms (single, double, or triple), Superior rooms (some wheelchair-accessible), and Junior Suites with a sitting area. All rooms have private bathrooms with tubs or showers, free Wi-Fi, and soundproofing.
Dining & Breakfast
A breakfast buffet is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the hotel's dining area. The lobby bar offers espresso, aperitifs, and Venetian spritz. Nearby, Erbaria has casual spots for drinks and snacks. No full-service restaurant is on-site, but Calle dei Fabbri and Piazza San Marco have multiple dining options within walking distance.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Calle dei Fabbri, steps from Ponte dei Dai and a 2-minute walk to St. Mark's Square. Key landmarks like Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, and Rialto Bridge are within 10 minutes on foot. From Marco Polo Airport, take the Alilaguna shuttle boat (1h 20min) or a water taxi. The nearest vaporetto stop (San Marco/Vallaresso) is a 5-minute walk.
Services & Staff
The 24-hour reception provides concierge services, tour bookings, and lagoon excursion planning. Staff can arrange guided visits to Teatro La Fenice or Murano glass workshops. Laundry, bar service, and luggage storage are available. No spa or gym is on-site, but the reading room has seating for relaxation.
Nearby Attractions
St. Mark's Square (3 min walk), Doge's Palace (5 min), and Rialto Market (10 min) are easily accessible. Boutiques on Calle Larga XXII Marzo sell luxury brands like Gucci and Versace. The Alilaguna stop connects to cruise terminals and the airport. Water buses run every 10 minutes to Santa Lucia train station.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Family-focused reviews and ratings
Amazing location, right by St. Mark's Square! Breakfast was great, lots of choices. Initial room was disappointing, but they upgraded us to a lovely suite!
The location is fantastic, close to everything. My room was disappointing, but the hotel's proximity to attractions made up for it.
Great location, but my room was subpar. The breakfast was good, and the staff were nice, but the room itself was quite disappointing. Would probably try a different hotel next time.
Great location, tasty breakfast, friendly dining staff. Rooms were a bit small and dated, but clean.
A charming, historic hotel in an unbeatable location. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were wonderful. A truly authentic Venetian experience.