Nh Collection Grand Hotel Palazzo Dei Dogi, Venice

Set in the historic 17th-century Rizzo-Patarol Palace, the hotel houses one of Venice's largest botanical gardens with over 400 plant species. The garden opens onto a private pier that provides direct boat access to the lagoon and the hotel's complimentary shuttle to Murano. A hidden cave, a quaint bridge, and a swing under a tall tree give the garden a fairytale-like character that guests can explore.

Each room is finished with Carrara marble bathrooms and Murano glass chandeliers, with many offering views of the canals or the gardens. Air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, slippers, and free WiFi are standard in all 65 rooms and suites. The Presidential Suite and Junior Suite provide extra space and, in some cases, direct garden or lagoon views.

The on-site restaurant Il Giardino Segreto serves gourmet Venetian cuisine with a menu that changes seasonally. A generous breakfast buffet is offered each morning until 11:00, including local pastries, vegan options, and hot dishes made to order. The bar serves cocktails that guests can take into the garden or out onto the private jetty overlooking the lagoon.

The 24-hour concierge provides local insights and can arrange water taxis, restaurant bookings, and guided tours. A paid shuttle service runs several times a day to St. Mark's Square for €8 per person each way, while a complimentary boat trip to a Murano glass factory is available. The hotel also provides an express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and a tour desk.

Babysitting and child services are available on request, and family rooms can accommodate groups with extra beds. Pets up to 25 kg are allowed in the hotel for a daily fee of €35, with a maximum of two pets per room and pet bowls provided. The garden's picnic area and outdoor furniture offer space for children to play while adults relax.

Gardens: Largest private botanical garden in Venice (400+ species)

Location: Quiet Cannaregio area, near Jewish Ghetto and local Bacaro restaurants

Dining: Il Giardino Segreto with seasonal Venetian cuisine

Rooms: Carrara marble, Murano glass, canal or garden views

Services: 24/7 concierge, private pier, shuttles to Murano and St. Mark's