Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Venetian Style Rooms
Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege occupies a 17th-century palazzo in Dorsoduro. Rooms feature traditional terrazzo flooring, antiques, and views of the canal or private gardens. Each includes L'Occitane en Provence toiletries, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, international TV, USB sockets, mini-bar, and kettle with coffee/tea. Room types include Classic Doubles, Superior Doubles with canal views, and Junior Suites with separate living areas that convert to family rooms. All rooms are non-smoking.
Garden Breakfast Service
The hotel serves a continental buffet breakfast with quality products, including options for guests with food intolerances. During summer months, breakfast is served in the front garden overlooking the San Trovaso Canal. The bar offers light lunches, snacks, and drinks until 20:30. Room service is available upon request.
Private Gardens & Location
The property features two private gardens - one fronting the canal and one in the rear with flowers and plants. Located in Dorsoduro quarter, it's 500 meters from Accademia Gallery, 1.5 km from St. Mark's Square, and near Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Punta della Dogana. The hotel has a private dock for water taxis and is 1.5 km from Venezia Santa Lucia station.
Transportation & Accessibility
From Marco Polo Airport (15 km): Take ACTV/ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto Line 1 to Accademia stop (5-minute walk, one small bridge). Water taxi direct to hotel dock takes 35 minutes. From Santa Lucia station: Vaporetto Lines 1 or 2 to Accademia. Cruise passengers: Shuttle to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto Line 1 or 2. The hotel participates in Gondolas 4 All for accessible gondola access.
Guest Services & Amenities
Services include luggage storage, baby cots (upon request), breakfast baskets for early departures, and assistance with concert tickets and tours. The staff provides personalized service and can arrange Prosecco, Champagne, or flower deliveries to rooms. Small dogs are accepted (€20 daily fee) with leash requirement in common areas. The property has been recognized by the Association of Historical Places of Italy since 2018.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock