The Venetian palace where the Bellini was born, facing the St Mark’s Basin.
Londra Palace Venezia
From
1,922 €
“Private terrace over the lagoon, direct view of San Giorgio Maggiore and the vaporetto traffic at sunrise.”
The Londra Palace Venezia occupies a neoclassical palace on the Riva degli Schiavoni, two minutes from the Bridge of Sighs. We bed down in rooms with white-lacquered panelling, Rubelli fabrics, Slavonian oak parquet, some with a balcony overlooking the basin. The 100 Caffè Letterario restaurant retains the walls where Giuseppe Cipriani invented the Bellini in 1948, revisited Venetian cuisine, terrace service from April. The Booking score climbs to 9.5/10 on 374 reviews, placing the address in the top 3% of Venetian palaces. Rate from 1 922 € per night, consistent with the location and standing. Wi-Fi works everywhere, room service runs until midnight. We recommend a lagoon-side room, the price difference justifies itself at first glance on San Giorgio ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Londra Palace to couples seeking a Venetian palace without the San Marco bustle, with guaranteed lagoon views and literary history (Proust, Rilke, Tchaïkovsky stayed here). The address suits travellers aged 40 and over, honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, opera weekends at La Fenice (8 minutes on foot). Families find their place here, but the clientele remains mostly adult, attached to heritage and gastronomy.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Londra Palace occupies a neoclassical palace built in 1853 on the Riva degli Schiavoni, historic artery linking San Marco to the Arsenal. Ochre façade over four storeys, arched windows, wrought-iron balconies overlooking the lagoon. Interiors restored in 2007: Venetian terrazzo floors, Murano chandeliers, lacquered panelling, damask-patterned Rubelli fabrics. Rooms measure between 22 and 45 m², 3.20 m ceilings, Carrara marble bathrooms.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The 100 Caffè Letterario restaurant occupies the ground floor, open lunch and dinner, contemporary Venetian cuisine (risotto al nero di seppia, fegato alla veneziana, baccalà mantecato). This is where Giuseppe Cipriani invented the Bellini in 1948, the bar keeps the original recipe (prosecco, white peach purée). Buffet breakfast served on the lagoon-facing terrace from 7am, room service until midnight. No starred chef, but honest cooking and a well-stocked Veneto wine list.
Highlights
- Riva degli Schiavoni location, 120 metres from the Bridge of Sighs, vaporetto access right outside the hotel
- 100 Caffè Letterario restaurant, historic birthplace of the Bellini cocktail (1948)
- Rooms with private balconies over the St Mark’s Basin, San Giorgio Maggiore views
- Booking score 9.5/10 on 374 reviews, top 3% of Venetian palaces
- Room service until midnight, free Wi-Fi in all rooms
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Venice
The Londra Palace stands on the Riva degli Schiavoni, historic promenade between San Marco and the Arsenal, 120 metres from the Bridge of Sighs. San Zaccaria vaporetto stop right outside the hotel, line 1 to Rialto (10 minutes) or Lido (20 minutes). St Mark’s Square 3 minutes on foot, La Fenice theatre 8 minutes, Biennale 15 minutes by boat. The Castello district stays lively after 7pm, less touristy than San Marco, with local trattorias and bacari (Venetian wine bars) in the adjacent alleys. Marco Polo Airport 45 minutes by water taxi, Santa Lucia station 25 minutes by vaporetto.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on request, 50 € supplement per night, basket provided.
- Parking
- No private parking. Public Autorimessa Comunale garage 400 metres away.
- Tourist tax
- 5 € per person per night, payable on site.
- Check-in
- From 2pm, check-out by noon. Early check-in subject to availability.
- Access
- Accessible only on foot or by boat. San Zaccaria vaporetto right outside the hotel.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Location
Where Londra Palace Venezia is located
Exact address
Londra Palace Venezia
Address
Riva Degli Schiavoni - Castello 4171
In the same city
Other addresses in Venice
The Venetian address that justifies the detour to the Giudecca on its own, far from the San Marco crowds.
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
14th-century Gothic palace on the Riva degli Schiavoni, private garden facing the St Mark's Basin.
Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione
18th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, private garden and contemporary art collection: collector's Venice.