Hotel Moresco is a high-quality 4-star hotel located right on the waterfront in the Dorsoduro district of Venice. It's our top pick in Venice, with a subtle oriental touch. In our opinion, it offers the best neighborhood, the warmest welcome, and the best value for money. We'll tell you all about it below.
Reservation
We recommend booking your stay at Hotel Moresco via Booking.com, as they often offer free cancellation. And if you go, send us a message on Instagram – 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 neighborhood (Dorsoduro)
- An ideal waterfront location
- Check-in as early as 2 PM and check-out by 12 PM
- Dogs are welcome and well cared for
- A warm, friendly, and highly professional welcome
- The attentive staff throughout your stay
- The much-appreciated welcome drink
- Impeccable cleanliness in the room
- The Venetian aperitif in the lounge bar every day from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- The hotel’s private outdoor terrace
- The online reviews are almost unanimously positive
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, and each one is named after an old profession. Depending on the room you choose, you'll enjoy these amenities: a comfy double bed, a private bathroom with a shower, an Italian-style shower, a freestanding tub or a jacuzzi, bathrobes and slippers, air conditioning, soundproof windows, a coffee machine, minibar, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a safe.
Some of our favorite rooms:
1 • Room of the Poet • Photo • ☁️
2 • Room of the Town Crier • Photo • 🛁
3 • Room of the Scribe • Photo • ☀️
4 • Room of the Chestnut Seller • Photo • 🪟
5 • Room of the Weaver • Photo • ✨
Here's a tip when you book: ask for a quiet, romantic room with a water view. Also, be sure to mention if you're celebrating a special occasion (if it's true, of course!). This might help you get a better room within the same category. Book as early as you can, 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 6:30pm to 8pm, the hotel invites you to a Venetian aperitif in the lounge or on the terrace. It's a friendly and refined moment where you can enjoy a selection of drinks and delicious local bites. Spritz, prosecco, cicchetti... everything you need to relax! It's a ritual that makes you feel like you're at a friend's house. The buffet is free, only drinks are extra.
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!
There are only 22 rooms at the Moresco Hotel, some of which have balconies.
Hotel Moresco is located on Fondamenta del Passamonte, a quiet alley in the Dorsoduro district, near the Rio Novo Canal, offering easy access to iconic sites. The Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco are a 25-minute walk away.
Yes, breakfast is included and served buffet-style. It offers a wide selection of pastries, fresh bread, cold meats, and typical cheeses.
No, Hotel Moresco doesn't have its own restaurant, but there are plenty of great ones nearby. We highly recommend a romantic dinner at Caffè dei Fiori, located on the charming Rio Terà dei Pensieri.
Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m., and check-out is available until 12:00 p.m.
Prices start at around €260 for a night at the Moresco Hotel. Breakfast is included.
Yes, some rooms have a bath in the bathroom.
Yes, the Scrivano Room has its own private balcony.
