Hotel Moresco is a high-quality 4-star hotel located on the waterfront in the Dorsoduro district of Venice. It's our top choice in Venice, with a subtle oriental touch. In our opinion: the best neighborhood, the best welcome, and the best value for money. We'll tell you all about it below.

Reservation

We recommend booking your stay at Hotel Moresco through Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go; we'd love to hear from you.

Our experience

We visit Venice very often, and so far this is our best find. That may change, of course, and there are always minor flaws.

Here are 11 reasons that make this hotel so charming:

- Venice's most charming district (Dorsoduro)
- Ideal waterfront location
- Check-in from 2 p.m. and check-out at 12 a.m.
- Dogs accepted and very well looked after
- A smiling, charming and highly professional welcome
- A team that takes great care of you throughout your stay
- Welcome drink much appreciated
- Impeccable room cleanliness
- Venetian aperitif in the lounge-bar every day from 6.30 to 8 p.m.
- The hotel's private outdoor terrace
- Almost unanimous online reviews

The arrival

On arrival, the welcome is simple and very pleasant. While your luggage is being taken to your room, you are offered a welcome drink. Every member of the team greets you warmly. It's all perfectly timed.

The rooms

There are only 22 rooms. All bear names of ancient trades. Depending on the room you choose, you'll enjoy the following amenities: a comfortable double bed, a private bathroom with a shower, a walk-in bathtub, a freestanding bathtub, or a jacuzzi, bathrobes and slippers, air conditioning, soundproof windows, a coffee machine, a minibar, a smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a safe.

Some of our favorite rooms:

1 • Poet's Room • Photo • ☁️
2 • Town Crier's Room • Photo • 🛁
3 • Scribe's Room • Photo • ☀️
4 • Chestnut Seller's Room • Photo • 🪟
5 • Weaver's Room • Photo • ✨

Booking tip: Request a quiet, romantic room with a water view. Also, mention that you're celebrating a special occasion, if it's true, of course. This may help you get a better room in the same category. Book as early as possible, as the hotel is very popular, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.

Life in the hotel

The lounge at the Hotel Moresco is a real cocoon hors du temps , ideal for a romantic getaway at the end of the day. We love its cozy atmosphere, with its elegant woodwork, soft lighting, and deep sofas. The place evokes an old Venetian literary club, with its books, period objects, and refined details. Sit down by the fireplace with a glass of wine or a house cocktail, and let the magic happen.

When the weather is nice, the outdoor terrace is a true hidden oasis. Lined with lush plants and lulled by birdsong, it invites you to slow down. In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast (from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.) under the gentle rays of the sun. In the evening, the lanterns gently light up, the atmosphere becomes romantic, and time seems to stand still.

Catering

Breakfast menu: fresh bread from the Venetian bakery Arte del Pane, pastries, cold cuts, local cheeses, fresh salmon, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs cooked to order, freshly squeezed orange juice, organic coffee from Marosticana Café, and sparkling wine.

Every evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the hotel invites you to a Venetian aperitif in the lounge or on the terrace. It's a convivial and refined moment, where you can enjoy a selection of drinks and delicious local snacks. Spritz, prosecco, cicchetti… everything is there to relax. A ritual that gives the impression of being at a friend's house. The buffet is free; only drinks are charged.

Location

Hotel Moresco is located in Dorsoduro, right on the waterfront. Santa Lucia train station is just a 10-minute walk away. Nearby, we highly recommend a romantic meal at Caffè dei Fiori , on the lovely Rio Terà dei Pensieri (a wide, tree-lined avenue), which translates to: the canal filled with thoughts.

Dorsoduro is our favorite neighborhood in Venice, far from the crowds of San Marco. Stroll along the Zattere, watching the sunset over Giudecca. Between art galleries, quiet little bridges, and bohemian cafes, the atmosphere is delightfully authentic.

We have a particular fondness for the Church of San Sebastiano, which seems almost abandoned. Inside, sublime works by Veronese watch over the silence. We recommend going early in the morning, when the light caresses the patinated walls of the façade. Magical!