The Hotel Pausania is a restored 14th century Venetian palace featuring an original gothic facade and stone staircase, situated overlooking the San Barnaba Canal, 200 metres from the Ca' Rezzonico Museum.

The 26 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in a traditional 18th century style and have original period details such as coving, cornicing and feature fireplaces.

Guestrooms have views of the private courtyard gardens or the canal and include cable television, direct dial telephones, minibars, Internet connections, clock radios and bathrooms with hairdryers. After breakfast on the veranda overlooking the garden, guests can relax in the airy sitting room on the second floor, or enjoy a coffee in the bar. Guests can also sip drinks in the garden, and room service is available round the clock. The 24 hour front desk has a safe deposit box and other practical amenities include dry cleaning services and nearby parking; a voucher for 10% discount in the Piazzale Roma car park is available from reception. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary Internet point in the bar to keep in touch with friends or family, or plan a sightseeing itinerary. Tour assistance is also available and excursions can be organised to a variety of locations including the island of Murano with its famous glass factory, and guided tours of Venice can be arranged.

Nearby attractions include the Scuola dei Carmini with Triepolo paintings, and the Ca' Rezzonico Museum, both within 200 metres.

Venice Marco Polo Airport is 10 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.