Sina Centurion Palace

We stayed over Christmas and had an excellent experience. Very nice hotel, that I can truly recommend. Good location, opposite to San Marco, next to Vaporetto and Accademia Bridge nearby. Good breakfast, very friendly staff and fast seamless service. The breakfast buffet is not very large, but of high quality. Omelets and eggs are freshly prepared. Breakfast directly at Grand Canal. Good rooms, modern and stylish, always clean, done 2 times a day. Small but good bar in modern design.

We stayed in this hotel in early January for our honeymoon. This was the perfect time to visit Venice! It was quiet, romantic, and mild weather. We loved this hotel. Despite them closing the day we left (for yearly maintenance during the off season), they were in no rush to get us to leave. They stayed open longer to watch our luggage when our flight was delayed. Staff was friendly and attentive. The breakfast and hotel room service were delicious. We would love to stay here again! We were first timers to Venice, so please note that this hotel is only accessible by water taxi. We got off at the train station and were a little confused at first. The public water taxi was easy to navigate.

The staff turn a beautiful property into a magical experience. This is our second time staying here, and we feel like family every time. From the warm greeting by Tonin when we arrived (a perfect airport transfer thanks to the organizational skills of the front desk), and Francesca's smile when we arrive at breakfast, every moment in this property is a delight. Kudos as well to Enrico at the front desk and Erisa and Sweta at breakfast, as well as Paolo the GM and the restaurant manager whose name I forgot. Order a cappuccino or latte macchiato at breakfast. It will change your life. Don't order an Americano (why waste good coffee beans?). Their made to order omelettes and avocado toast were also great. We loved the Deluxe room, with plenty of space and a gorgeous balcony. Enjoy a sundowner at the hotel's canal facing bar, and besides the special spritzes, try the frangiacorte Italian style champagne, which has a fresh and vibrant character. Dorsoduro, the island the hotel is on, is just across from San Marco, and there is a traghetto (2 euros per person) only a block away, and a bridge about a 10 minute walk, but Dorsoduro is so much more serene and tranquil than San Marco, and the restaurants feel a bit less commercial. Ai Gondolieri nearby was an excellent, upscale and friendly dinner we had at the recommendation of the concierge. The gorgeous Fortuni clothing store nearby is a must see, as they only sell in a handful of locations besides Venice (Paris and Munich). This is also a great pre river cruise stay if you take a Uniworld river cruise, as their dock is usually on Dorsoduro.