Hotel American-Dinesen - Venice

4-star Venetian hotel on the San Vio Canal in the artistic Dorsoduro district

Private Dock & Water Taxi Access

Hotel American-Dinesen Venice operates a private dock directly at its entrance, allowing water taxi and gondola arrivals without navigating cobblestone streets. The dock is the only way to arrive at this 17th-century town house, located on the San Vio Canal in Dorsoduro. Guests use this dock for seamless transfers from Marco Polo Airport and for romantic gondola rides.

Rooms & Suites with Canal Views

The American-Dinesen hotel offers rooms with characteristic Venetian furniture and modern comforts, including flat-screen satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi. Several rooms include balconies overlooking the San Vio Canal, while others provide modern furnishings in the same building. Superior Double Rooms with Canal View and Quadruple Rooms are available for families.

Location in Dorsoduro

Hotel American-Dinesen sits 300 meters from both the Academy of Fine Arts and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, two of Venice's top art museums. The hotel is also a 15-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and 300 meters from the Accademia Vaporetto Stop. The quieter surroundings of Dorsoduro put guests near the Zattere waterfront and numerous local restaurants.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

The American-Dinesen hotel provides family rooms, including Quadruple Rooms and Junior Suites with separate sleeping areas for children. Babysitting and child services are available upon request, allowing parents to explore Venice. The hotel's quiet location on a side canal ensures restful nights for families with young children.

Breakfast & Bar

Guests at Hotel American-Dinesen start the day with a breakfast buffet that includes fresh pastries, cereals, fruit, cheese, and hot items such as eggs and bacon. The bar serves cocktails, traditional spritz, and light snacks, with a happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. In summer, breakfast and evening drinks move to the outdoor terrace overlooking the canal.

• Private dock: Water taxi and gondola access at hotel entrance
• Location: Dorsoduro district, 250 m from Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim
• Rooms: Canal-view balconies and quadruple family rooms
• Breakfast: Buffet with pastries, fruit, cheese, and hot items
• Family: Babysitting services and family suites available
• Bar: Happy hour with cocktails and traditional spritz

Licence number: IT027042A1YZY4BHEO