Hotel Marconi
reserveHotel Marconi Venice is located at the foot of the Rialto Bridge, overlooking the Grand Canal and within easy reach of all public water transport stops.
The Rialto Bridge was built around 1181 by Nicolò Barattieri. At the time it was a simple pontoon bridge known as the Ponte del Quartarolo, or Bridge of the Coin, named after the toll charged to cross the pre-existing ferry. In 1255, under Doge Ranieri Zen, it was rebuilt in wood on stilts.
Over the following centuries the bridge was reconstructed several times. In the 16th century it was widened, with shops along both sides and a central section that could be raised to allow the masts of boats to pass through. It was at this point that the bridge became known as the Rialto Bridge, as we know it today. A depiction of its earlier appearance can be seen at the Gallerie dell’Accademia.
About 200 metres from Hotel Marconi Venice stands the famous Rialto Fish Market, one of the most vibrant spots in the city. Nearby is the Church of the Frari, a masterpiece of 14th-century Gothic architecture built to mark the end of a plague. Crossing the Rialto Bridge and walking along the Mercerie — a street lined with shops of all kinds including major fashion boutiques — you reach St. Mark’s Square in just 5 minutes, where you can admire the famous Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs.
Not far away is the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, just past the Accademia Bridge, one of the most important collections of modern art in Europe. For lovers of contemporary art, the Galleria d’Arte Moderna Ca’ Pesaro is reachable in two vaporetto stops from Rialto, with masterpieces by Klimt, Chagall, Kandinsky, Klee and Matisse.
Those who prefer Venetian painting from the 14th to the 18th century should not miss the Gallerie dell’Accademia, a 15-minute walk from the hotel, with works by Carpaccio, Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto. To visit the Art and Architecture Biennale, a scenic 30-minute walk leads to the Giardini, the historic venue of the exhibitions.
The finest shopping in Venice can be found among the glass, gold and lace boutiques around St. Mark’s Square, and along Via XXII Marzo for international fashion designers.
How to Reach Hotel Marconi Venice
Hotel Marconi Venice is located at Riva del Vin 729, San Polo, Venice. The nearest vaporetto stop is Rialto, served by lines 1 and 2 along the Grand Canal. From Venice Santa Lucia railway station, take vaporetto line 1 or 2 towards Rialto — the journey takes approximately 15 minutes. From Marco Polo Airport, airport taxi transfer is available directly to the hotel on request.
For reservations and information: Tel. +39 041 522 2068 — email info@hotelmarconi.it — available 24 hours a day.
Venice is a car-free city — all transport within the historic centre is by foot or by water. Hotel Marconi Venice is one of the most centrally located hotels in the city, making it the ideal base for exploring Venice’s neighbourhoods, museums, churches and markets at your own pace, without relying on public transport for most attractions.
Hotel Marconi
Contact
Phone
+39 0415222068
info@hotelmarconi.it
Address
Riva del Vin, San Polo, 729 – 30125 Venezia
