H10 Palazzo Canova stands on the Riva del Vin in San Polo, the canal-side promenade just beside the Rialto Bridge, at Via Riva del Vin 744. The booking page says it has sixty-one rooms, in superior, deluxe, junior suite and suite categories, on four floors, and dates the property to 2018. It is certified by Biosphere, does not allow pets, and offers soundproofed rooms with double-glazed windows, flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, safes, minibars, coffee and tea makers and bathrobes. The rooftop terrace has views of the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge and is the hotel's signature feature, with a Terrace Bar for drinks and an on-site restaurant. There is also a garden and a library, and the booking page shows a buffet breakfast for a fee, served from seven to ten-thirty in the morning. Free WiFi, air conditioning, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, a front-desk safe, a twenty-four-hour front desk, a concierge, tour and ticket assistance and an elevator are listed. The location is one minute to the Grand Canal, three minutes to the Rialto Bridge, eleven minutes to St Mark's Square and nineteen minutes on foot to Venezia Santa Lucia station.
The area
The Riva del Vin is known for its terraces and for the fish and produce markets of the Rialto nearby, so mornings are lively with market life and evenings with diners. San Polo is the smallest sestiere but one of the most rewarding, with the Frari, San Rocco and a dense grid of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Because the Rialto is a major crossing point, expect crowds during the day and at weekends.
Rooms and facilities
Ask for a room with canal or rooftop views, and check the room list for sizes. The hotel's rooftop is a popular spot at sunset, so reserve for the Terrace Bar if you want a table. The restaurant adds a convenient option for dinner. Soundproofing helps in a lively area, though canal-side rooms may still hear boat traffic. Pets are not allowed, and the booking page says it is certified by Biosphere.
Who it suits
Couples, first-time visitors and travellers who want a modern hotel with views in a very central location. If you want a more traditional palazzo, look at the Splendid or the Londra Palace; if you want a quieter district, consider Dorsoduro or Cannaregio. The walk to the station is long with luggage, so consider the waterbus.
Book early for summer and festival periods. Venice has charged a day-visitor access fee on selected dates; rules and dates change, so check the current position before you travel. The booking page for the hotel mentions that overnight guests can ask about an exemption, so confirm the process with the hotel.
Why stay here
- ✓Riva del Vin location
- ✓Rooftop terrace with Grand Canal views
- ✓Terrace Bar
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Garden
- ✓Library
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
- ✓Concierge
Good questions
How close is the Rialto Bridge?+
The booking page gives about three minutes on foot to the Rialto Bridge and one minute to the Grand Canal.
Is there a rooftop?+
Yes. The hotel has a rooftop terrace with views of the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, and a Terrace Bar.
How many rooms are there?+
The booking page shows sixty-one rooms across superior, deluxe, junior suite and suite categories.
