Book your Orient Express Journey in Italy!

Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli: opening in April 2026, it is the next upcoming hotel of the legendary brand following the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome. The property invites travellers into a world where the splendour of Venice and the spirit of travel converge.

In the heart of Cannaregio, the first Venetian district where the life of La Serenissima remains untouched, Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli occupies a singular position at the confluence of two canals, in a noble residence built in 1436 under the reign of master architect Filippo Calendario, the visionary behind the Doge’s Palace. Architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman has masterfully orchestrated a multilayered restoration, where theatrical grandeur meets luminous poetry. From original frescoes by great Italian masters to mosaic floors, every patina, every detail was revived with reverence to rekindle Palazzo Dona Giovannelli’s enduring legacy.

Palazzo Donà Giovannelli offers 47 guestrooms, suites and apartments, where heritage meets contemporary design in a timeless setting, evocative of the finest venetian lifestyle.

Six Signature Suites, located on the Piano Nobile and first floor, reflect the distinctive grandeur of the Serenissima’s art of living with tailored spaces of unique character, while the first-ever Orient Express Apartments housed in an adjacent building offer a residential vibrancy with reinterpreted modernity and outstanding canal views. The hotel’s culinary offering includes an intimate fine dining restaurant with private boat access, an all-day dining space overlooking the lively courtyard and lush garden, a rarity in Venice, and the iconic Wagon Bar – a nod to the golden age of rail travel.

Book now your entire Orient Express Journey in Italy! Start your experience in Rome at the Orient Express La Minerva, onboard on La Dolce Vita train for a one way trip from Rome to Venice and be welcomed at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli for your memorable stay!