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Hotel L'Orologio Venice

Venice, Italy • San Polo • OVER THE TOP

avg. $667 / night

Includes $35 / night in cash back

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

Medieval Venetian buildings converted with mid-century restraint, overlooking the Grand Canal beside the Rialto market.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts seeking understated Venetian luxury

Highlights:

  • Medieval buildings with exposed whitewashed timber beams
  • Grand Canal rooms overlooking palazzo facades
  • Canalside terrace steps from the Rialto fish market
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PB hotel design editorial

Directly beside the Rialto fish market, where the fondamenta runs along the Grand Canal with the Gothic arches of the Pescaria visible just steps away, a cluster of medieval Venetian buildings was converted into Hotel L'Orologio Venice — a property whose most disciplined achievement is resisting the temptation to compete with its surroundings. The WTB Hotels group brought in a restrained contemporary hand for the interiors, threading mid-century Italian furniture through rooms whose original exposed timber ceiling beams were whitewashed and left structurally exposed rather than concealed behind plasterwork. The Canal Grande rooms frame direct sightlines across the water to the palazzi opposite, terracotta-toned wainscoting anchoring a palette of black lacquered desks, leather chairs, and linen curtains that moves closer to a Milanese residential register than the gilded Venetian baroque most competitors default to. The bar works a different mood entirely — dark polished stone countertops, backlit brass-tinted shelving, worn original beams overhead stained deep brown, and resin-sealed terracotta floors that absorb the low lighting into something more reminiscent of a serious cocktail room in Rome's Prati neighbourhood than a hotel bar in Venice. Outside, the canalside terrace set with Moroccan lanterns and black iron bistro furniture runs right to the water's edge, the Pescaria's brick arches glowing amber at dusk behind it. For a city where historical atmosphere is frequently performed rather than inhabited, the property manages something genuinely useful: a contemporary interior that lets the building, and the canal, do the talking.

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About

Welcome to Hotel L'Orologio, your Venice “home away from home.” Hotel L'Orologio aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Nearby landmarks such as Ponte di Rialto (0.2 mi) and Cannaregio (0.3 mi) make Hotel L'Orologio a great place to stay when visiting Venice. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and Hotel L'Orologio makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. While visiting Venice, you may want to try some dumplings at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Bistrot de Venise, Osteria da Codroma, or Giardino di giada. If you’re looking for something to do, Doge's Palace (0.6 mi), Basilica di San Marco (0.5 mi), and Campanile di San Marco (0.5 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Hotel L'Orologio. Hotel L'Orologio puts the best of Venice at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

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Hotel L'Orologio Venice Reviews

1,191 reviews

"We had a fantastic stay at Hotel L’Orologio. We arrived early and were greeted by lovely staff who upgraded us to a Canal Room. The room which had a gorgeous view overlooking the canal was very nicely decorated, spacious and spotlessly clean. The large bed was very comfortable and the bathroom lovely with a powerful shower. Breakfast was of high quality with plenty of choice - even had Prosecco! The hotel is a 5 minute walk to Rialto bridge so very central. We were also given a complimentary tour of the glass factory in Murano arriving by private water taxi which was fabulous. All staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would give it 5 Stars."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 24, 2026

"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel L’Orologio Venezia. What I especially loved was the boutique feel of the hotel. It has a lot of character and feels much more personal than a large hotel. The staff was excellent, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making sure guests were comfortable and well taken care of. The service throughout our stay felt very customer-centric. The location is also fantastic, right on the Grand Canal and convenient for exploring Venice. St. Mark’s Square is about a 15-minute walk, and getting to and from Santa Lucia train station by private water taxi took only about 10 minutes. Overall, a charming boutique hotel with excellent service and a great location. We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay here again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 23, 2026

"My family and I stayed here for 2 nights on our recent vacation and the staff were fantastic. The first floor feels like a small club almost when you are coming and going in the afternoon/evening, and the breakfast is quite good each morning. The staff did a great job of making us feel like home, and the rooms were European size, but very nice. The location of the hotel is excellent as well - not far from the Rialto bridge."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 14, 2026

"We stayed here for my 60th birthday. Wow…what a treat! This boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Venice… and is situated right on the main canal. By this I mean it’s a 5 minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. The hotel is beautiful, with loads of artwork to view and admire. The rooms are modern and crisp and our room had some of the best air conditioning ever. Decent sized bathroom with a lovely walk in waterfall shower. Don’t be put off by it not having a restaurant, there are multiple places to dine within a few minutes walk. Breakfast was included and although it said continental there was also bacon, scrambled eggs and mushrooms, along side the usual continental breakfast staples. However, being in Venice there was Prosecco for breakfast. From 4:00 till midnight you can sit and watch the world go by on the grand canal, before heading out to dinner. It’s got a well deserved 4 **** and would definitely recommend this hotel if visiting Venice."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 17, 2026

"Great stay for a couple in a lovely area, clean and comfortable room, lovely toiletries. Service was very good, excellent bar service and drinks in the afternoon!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 17, 2026

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