Venice Hotels & City Breaks
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About Venice
Built on stilts and forming an archipelago of 117 small islands, Venice reposes on a liquid tapestry of calm canals and lazy lagoons 2,5 miles (4km) from Venice's mainland. The city's luminous quality is glimpsed from gliding gondolas and explored on foot through narrow calli, linked to one another by ornate stone bridges. Painted palazzi, Byzantine basilicas and Baroque domes compete with the dove-flocked piazzas that reach the ultramarine waters.
The wealth of Venice is evident in Piazza San Marco and alludes to when the Venetian republic was a dominant mercantile power, trading silks, spices and gemstones carried overland by Bedouin caravans and shipped to Mediterranean ports. Nowadays, modern craft navigate between six ancient sestieri, bearing carefree stowaways to St Mark's Basilica, the Palazzo Ducale and on up the Grand Canal to the Rialto, where palazzi lining unhurried channels display architectural styles spanning five centuries.
Become tempted by Venice's food market below the Rialto Bridge and after having enjoyed a meal head to the shopaholic joys of the Mercerie, which runs between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. Perhaps cross the short stretch of water that leads to the glass-making island of Murano and the lace and linen enclave of Burano.
Venice Lido is the largest island here and benefits from an 8 mile (13km) long beach, which at the turn of the 19th century, created a premier resort for international aristocrats. Regular vaporetti, exclusive motor launches and public water buses transport visitor to another world in the time it takes to drink a cappuccino. Venice is a permanent carnival, rejoicing in a masked ball in February that swirls visitors into a sensual atmosphere peopled by gallant heroes and bewitching courtesans.
The Highlights
- The Grand Canal
- Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square)
- The Rialto Bridge
- Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)
- The Islands of Burano, Torcello & Murano
Multi Centre Holidays
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Hotels in Venice
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Having been carefully restored, this elegant property is situated in front of the Teatro Goldoni,...
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Created from two 17th century buildings joined by a mezzanine, Hotel Ala, originally a Venetian...
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This simple family-run hotel is housed in a 19th century building that sits in front of the...
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Housed in a building that dates back to 1807, this 4-storey hotel comprises a total of 56 rooms,...
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Hotel Bonvecchiati, a former palazzo superbly located in the heart of Venice alongside the charming...
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Somewhat of a hidden gem, the Hotel Ca d'Oro sits quietly amid narrow canals away from the bustling...
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Close to Piazza San Marco and all that Venice's historic centre has to offer, the charming Hotel Ca...
Hotel Ca' Fortuny is centrally located close to St Mark's Square and the famous Rialto Bridge,...
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Set in the heart of Venice, the luxurios Ca' Sagredo has been listed as a National Monument and...
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Hotel Castello is a superb three-star hotel just off St Mark's Square. Welcoming, cosy and...
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In the heart of Venice lies this modern classic; although from the Venetian gothic façade, you can...
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The five star deluxe Hotel Cipriani by Orient-Express is one of the most famous hotels in the...
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With splendid views of the Bridge of Sighs and overlooking a quiet side canal, the centrally...
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Located in the centre of the city, the Hotel Concordia lies in a unique and enviable position to...
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Fully restructured in 2004, this 32-room city hotel is housed in a building dating back to 1930. It...
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One of the finest hotels in Starwood's Luxury Collection, the world famous Danieli embodies pure...
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The Hotel Do Pozzi, an oasis of tranquillity amidst the bustle of Venice's city centre, has been...
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This attractive hotel offers a total of 27 rooms spread over 5 floors. Amongst the hotel facilities...
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Hotel Excelsior located on the elegant Venice lido, is just a short boat ride from St Marks Square....
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The building dates back to the beginning of the 16th century. In 1853, it underwent a major...
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This city hotel comprises a total of 25 rooms spread over 4 floors of which 24 are double rooms and...
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This stylish and charming property was originally a 16th century palazzo and it enjoys an extremely...
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This delightfully cosy hotel is housed in a 16th century palazzo, which has been beautifully...
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Once the home of composer Antonio Vivaldi, Hotel Locanda Vivaldi occupies an enviable position...
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A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Hotel Londra Palace enjoys a prime location...
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Formerly a home to the Templar Knights, the 12th century Luna Baglioni now ranks amongst Venice's...
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Perfectly located for enjoying the historic centre of Venice, the Hotel Lux is situated within easy...
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Located in the stylish, artistic district of Dorsoduro, Hotel Messner is a clean, comfortable and...
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A member of the preferred Boutique hotels, the Metropole is a traditional first class hotel, and...
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The Monaco & Grand Canal is a former 17th century palazzo that has been flawlessly converted...
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This traditional and elegant 20-room hotel has been run for several generations by the same family...
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Step back in time with this delightful 14th century palazzo, once home to the Venetian Realista...
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Located on its own private island, the 5* deluxe San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort provides a...
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The charming Hotel San Giorgio is housed in the wing of an historic Gothic palazzo in the heart of...
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Formerly an ancient convent, the hotel was originally built in 1500 and was renovated in 2005. It...
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Formerly an ancient convent, the hotel was originally built in 1500 and was renovated in 2005. It...
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The Savoia & Jolanda is beautifully situated on the Riva Degli Schiavoni in an excellent location,...
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The amenities of this ancient building include an elegant lobby with a 24-hour reception desk and a...
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The Starhotels Splendid Venice is conveniently located in the heart of the historical centre,...
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A popular and friendly hotel located in a tranquil corner of the Lido facing St Mark's Basin, Villa...
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Behind a pale Gothic façade lies the luxurious five star Hotel Westin Europa Regina. Comprised of 5...
