Canaletto Luxury Suites - San Marco Luxury

Stunning location

Position. Spacious rooms. Quiet .

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Exceptional. The best vacation rental experience we have ever had. The location is simply unmatched. Nearly every iconic photograph of Venice seems to feature this building in some way, making it one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. During our tour, our guide spent considerable time explaining the history and significance of the building and the surrounding square, which gave us an even greater appreciation for where we were staying. It quickly became clear that we were in the very center of one of the world's most famous and historic destinations. One of our favorite parts of the stay was simply opening the windows and experiencing Venice throughout the day. Early in the morning, we enjoyed the quiet sounds of street sweepers and vendors beginning to set up for the day. By midday, the square transformed into a vibrant scene filled with visitors from around the world. In the evenings, we could hear multiple piano and string ensembles performing at restaurants throughout the square, creating an atmosphere that felt almost surreal. It was endlessly entertaining to watch the activity below, wave to tourists taking photographs, and feel immersed in the life of Venice. Despite being in such a central location, the apartment itself was remarkably quiet when the windows were closed. The interior was beautiful, comfortable, and impeccably clean. The water pressure and hot water were exceptional, the best we experienced anywhere in Europe. The staff was equally outstanding. They accommodated an extremely early check-in, arranged transportation, and coordinated a complimentary boat trip to Murano. That excursion ended up becoming one of the highlights of our trip. The glass demonstration was fascinating, and we were so impressed that we commissioned an original Murano glass sculpture of this building as a permanent reminder of our stay and our time in Venice. Another unexpected benefit of staying here was the convenience.

We had a major flight delay and could not get in touch with staff regarding cancelling a first reservation. Our night at the end of our trip was fine, but I don’t plan to visit Venice again as I feel it is too overrun with tourists.