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Accommodation - Italy - Venice

Venice exists for tourism, a theme park trading on the past virtues of a grand city. It is the original Euro-Disney, catering to a mass of culturally inept visitors ignorantly perceiving the city as the embodiment of Italian romanticism. It is in fact a truly beautiful city, constantly diminished by the 200,000 plus tourists who besiege its canals and piazzas on a daily basis. With annual tourist numbers exceeding 13 million amongst a permanent population of 65,000, there exists today a vast tourist infrastructure catering to all tastes, budgets and requirements.

And amongst the vast array of hotels exist some of the finest establishments to be found on the continent, monuments to refinement and sophisticated luxury, priced accordingly. In fact, all hotels in Venice are exceptionally expensive relative to the level of service, room size, amenities and hospitality provided, it is after all the most expensive city in Italy.

Monetary issues aside, accommodation is mostly clean and functional, rooms and bathrooms generally small and the definition of view often subjective. Decor is typically charming, predominantly of the 18th Century Venetian style featuring soft pale shades of yellow and green, elaborate carved furnishings and vast gilding. Many of the better hotels are filled with quality antiques and artwork, portraying a sense of grandeur reminiscent of Venice's glorious past. With the predominant focus on classical style, there is a distinct shortage of modern designer hotels available.

Despite the absence of cars, in some districts Venice can be surprisingly noisy. Motor boats vying for position in crowded canals and pedestrians chatting away throughout the early hours of the morning can infringe upon room comfort. Do not hesitate to seek relocation if standards fall short of expectations, even on the same floor most hotel rooms will be different.

Note also, mosquitoes can descend upon Venice en masse in the summer months and it is best not to leave one's window's open or lights on at night, potentially avoiding also the stench which periodically pervades the canals.

Any price distinction between high and low season is becoming less apparent, high season ranging from March through November, with a slight lull in July and August when the temperature is at its most unpleasant. May, June and September are the best times to visit Venice climatically, and correspondingly are the most crowded periods. Regardless of season, it is recommended to reserve accommodation well in advance to ensure availability at your desired hotel.

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Boutique / Designer CA MARIA ADELE € Moderate
CA'PISANI € Moderate
CHARMING HOUSE DD724 € Expensive
HOTEL SANT'ELENA € Moderate
LOCANDA AI SANTI APOSTOLI € Moderate
   
Classic / Charming HOTEL FLORA € Moderate
PALAZZO ABADESSA € Moderate
PENSIONE ACCADEMIA VILLA MARAVEGE € Sensible
PENSIONE LA CALCINA € Sensible
   
Luxury / Classic BAUER IL PALAZZO € Expensive
GRAND HOTEL DEI DOGI € Moderate
HOTEL CIPRIANI PALAZZO VENDRAMIN € Expensive
HOTEL DANIELI € Expensive
HOTEL GRITTI PALACE € Expensive
HOTEL LONDRA PALACE € Expensive
   
Luxury / Modern LIASSIDI PALACE HOTEL € Moderate

Accommodation - Italy- Venice - Boutique / Designer

 
LIASSIDI PALACE HOTEL  

Luxury / Modern / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - A hotel in Venice in a beautiful building with an ancient history. The fifteenth century Zorzi-Liassμdi building is an elegant example of Venetian gothic architecture which was built on the foundations of a previous medieval structure. Its facade is dominated by a splendid mullioned window with six lights framed in decorations and inserted between two couples of windows. The recent restoration work has given the building back its ancient splendour, while equipping it with the most modern technology as regards safety and comfort.

 
Address Castello, Ponte dei Greci 3405  IT-30122 Venice
Telephone +39 041 520 56 58
Facsimile +39 041 522 18 20
Website www.liassidipalacehotel.com
Email info@liassidipalacehotel.com
Rates Single € 100 > 420  Double € 130 > 520  Suites € 180 > 1,200
Extras Breakfast Included

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CA'PISANI  

Designer / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - Hotel Ca' Pisani is located in the centre of Venice, housed in a palazzo built in the late 1500s. Ca' Pisani was the first design hotel to be built in Venice. It offers an alternative to the classic Venetian hotel and is often frequented by leading figures of the arts. The hotel's exterior boasts a beautiful faηade dating back to the fifteenth-century: a striking contrast to its eclectic interiors. The palazzo itself is a fine example of a late thirteenth-century Venetian building of the nobility. In the late sixteenth century, the architect Roberto Canovaro renovated the palazzo whilst retaining its original character and turned it into a 29-bedroom hotel.

 
Address Dorsoduro 979/a    IT-30123 Venezia
Telephone +39 041 240 14 11
Facsimile +39 041 277 10 61
Website www.capisanihotel.it
Email info@capisanihotel.it
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CHARMING HOUSE DD724  

Designer / € Expensive

Hotel Promotional Extract - Luxurious and refined design in the heart of Venice, in the most peaceful area of the city. Just a short walk away from the Accademia Gallery, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Chiesa della Salute (Church of Good Health), as well as the picturesque Punta della Dogana (Customs Point). Each room has been attended to in every minute detail offering the client the most advanced technology in harmony with a wholesome design to create a warm and hospitable atmosphere in maximum comfort. Ideal for a stay immersed in the Arts of Venice or for a Romantic getaway.

 
Address Dorsoduro 724    IT-30123  Venice
Telephone +39 041 277 02 62
Facsimile +39 041 296 06 33
Website www.dd724.it
Email info@dd724.it
Rates Single / Double € 200 > 340    Suite € 324 > 360
Extras Breakfast Included    (Events Surcharge € 30)

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HOTEL SANT'ELENA  

Designer / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - The Hotel Sant'Elena maintains the same name of the island, a green oasis in the heart of the lagoon of Venice. It is located in a peaceful area, ideal for a moment of relaxation and just minutes walk from St. Mark's Square. Close to the Hotel Sant'Elena, are the gardens of the Biennale, the Monastery of Monaci Olivetani, leading to attractive alleyways and thickets. The Hotel was formerly an old convent which has been completely restored respecting the original architecture. Using the authentic convent plans, a cloister has been transformed into an internal garden, a great haven for peace and tranquility. All rooms are spacious, comfortable and have splendid views.

 
Address Calle Buccari 10 - Sant’Elena - IT-30132 Venice
Telephone +39 041 271 78 11
Facsimile +39 041 277 15 69
Website www.hotelsantelena.com
Email info@hotelsantelena.com
Rates Single € 127 > 156   Double € 150 > 208    Suite € 248 > 398
Extras Breakfast Included

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LOCANDA AI SANTI APOSTOLI  

Designer / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - The locanda ai Santi Apostoli is situated on the third floor of the prestigious Venetian Palazzo Michiel Del Brusΰ from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Canal. The palazzo  dates back to the fourteenth century and is situated in the heart of Venice. From the locanda, it is just a short walk from the Rialto and Saint Mark's Square. The locanda ai Santi Apostoli is the ideal place to appreciate the atmosphere of an elegant Venetian home and the congenial hospitality provided directly by its owners.

 
Address Cannaregio 4391/A  campo Santi Apostoli   Venezia
Telephone +39 041 521 26 12
Facsimile +39 041 521 26 11
Website www.locandasantiapostoli.com
Email aisantia@tin.it
Rates Single € 100 > 160  Double € 130 > 330  Family  € 270 > 410
Extras Breakfast Included

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Accommodation - Italy- Venice - Luxury / Classic

 
CA MARIA ADELE  

Boutique / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - Ca Maria Adele unfolds within the walls of an historic 16th Century palazzo, now completely renovated respecting both its environment and history. Facing onto a canal and with views directly over the magnificent church of Santa Maria della Salute, Ca Maria Adele enjoys a luxurious location in Venice’s most exclusive, charming and tranquil quarters. Just one minute from St Mark’s Square, the hotel is within easy reach either by public or private transport, thanks to the canal landing leading into the reception lobby .

 
Address Dorsoduro 111    IT-30123  Venezia
Telephone +39 041 520 30 78
Facsimile +39 041 528 90 13
Website www.camariaadele.it
Email info@camariaadele.it
Rates Single € 170 - € 242     Double € 223 - € 319     Suites € 346 - € 539
Extras Breakfast Included

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PALAZZO ABADESSA  

Classic / Charming / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - A splendid historical residence situated in one of the most characteristic areas of Venice: treat yourselves to a magical and unforgettable holiday surrounded by period furniture, precious silks and high quality comforts. Palazzo Abadessa is a refined Venetian relais, recognised as a "Period Residence" by the Provincial Authorities and the Monuments and Fine Arts Office of Venice: the building dates back to the late 1500's with frescoed ceilings, authentic antique furniture, precious silk fabrics and paintings from the Tintoretto school.

 
Address Calle Priuli, Cannaregio 4011     IT-30131 Venice
Telephone +39 041 241 37 84
Facsimile +39 041 521 22 36
Website www.abadessa.com
Email info@abadessa.com
Rates Single € 230 > 350  Double € 250 > 350  Suites €  400 > 500
Extras Breakfast Included

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PENSIONE ACCADEMIA VILLA MARAVEGE  

Classic / Charming / € Sensible

Hotel Promotional Extract - The Pensione Accademia is in the Dorsoduro district, one of the most peaceful areas of Venice. It is well-known for its location adjacent to the Grand Canal, and for its two large gardens which offer the possibility of having relaxing moments. A full buffet breakfast is served with cereals, season's fruits, cheese and yogurt, to start for a perfect day, during the summer season it is served in our front garden. We are fortunate to have not only Italian clients but also an affectionate foreign clientelle. The pensione is close to the Accademia Gallery in a 17th century villa, with rooms that let you re-live the magnificence of the "Serenissima"

 
Address Dorsoduro 1058   IT-30123 Venezia
Telephone +39 041 521 01 88
Facsimile +39 041 523 91 52
Website www.pensioneaccademia.it
Email info@pensioneaccademia.it
Rates Single € 80 > 130  Double € 130 > 245  Suites € 210 > 280
Extras Breakfast Included

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PENSIONE LA CALCINA  

Classic / Charming / € Sensible

Hotel Promotional Extract - La Calcina is a historical place of Italy family owned and run. The location of the Calcina pension on the Zattere waterfront is a fortunate one. The incomparable panoramic view of the Giudecca Canal that the promenade offers, along with the light and sunshine that create a refuge and favoured walkway for Venetians even on the coldest of winter days, make it one of the most enchanting parts of Venice. We do our best to make sure the service is efficient but never intrusive. This is the most important way for us to make you feel at home, or at least, to not make you wish you were at home.

 
Address Dorsoduro 780   IT-30123 Venezia
Telephone +39 041 520 64 66
Facsimile +39 041 522 70 45
Website www.lacalcina.com
Email info@lacalcina.com
Rates Single € 75 > 106  Double € 99 > 186  Suites € 187 > 239
Extras Breakfast Included

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Accommodation - Italy- Venice - Classic / Charming

 
HOTEL FLORA  

Classic / Charming / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - Located only steps away from St. Mark's Square, beside the Palazzo Contarini Fasan  Hotel Flora is housed in a seventeenth-century building which has been designated as the likely location of an old School of Painting run by an acolyte of the famous painter Titian whose many masterpieces were created in Venice. Here, the art of hospitality has reigned since 1964, when Alessandro and Diana Romanelli acquired the Hotel Flora. Successive generations have transformed this little inn into an elegant hotel while preserving the charm and warmth of a family atmosphere. This warmth is reflected in the intimate and elegant interiors, whose furnishings are the result of our preference for an informal style.

 
Address San Marco, 2283/A   IT-30124 Venice
Telephone +39 041 520 58 44
Facsimile +39 041 522 82 17
Website www.hotelflora.it
Email info@hotelflora.it
Rates Single € 100 > 190   Double € 140 > 290
Extras Breakfast Included

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GRAND HOTEL DEI DOGI  

Luxury / Classic / € Moderate

Hotel Promotional Extract - The Boscolo Hotel Dei Dogi is a 5-Star Luxury Hotel housed in the historic and prestigious Palazzo Rizzo Patarol, formerly the French and Savoyan embassies. The 18th-century luxury of its precious marbles, splendid period frescoes and majestic chandeliers make the Boscolo Hotel Dei Dogi the ideal place to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of this unique city. The hotel is the only one in Venice to vaunt a vast internal garden evocatively overlooking the lagoon, perfectly conserved in all its historical detail. The location of the Boscolo Hotel Dei Dogi, close to the centre but removed from the most crowded streets, lends a sense of peace to the city’s multifaceted charm.

 
Address Madonna dell’Orto, 3500    Venice
Telephone +39 041 220 81 11
Facsimile +39 041 722 278
Website www.boscolohotels.com
Email reservation@deidogi.boscolo.com
Rates Single / Double € 210 > 450   Suites € 390 > 1,650
Extras Breakfast € 22

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HOTEL CIPRIANI PALAZZO VENDRAMIN  

Luxury / Classic / € Expensive

Hotel Promotional Extract - The Hotel Cipriani, created to provide the very best of Venetian hospitality, incorporates the most luxurious accommodations, the most attentive service and the finest cuisine in an atmosphere of calm and seclusion. The Hotel Cipriani is set in gardens at the end of the Giudecca Island, a short boat ride from St Mark's Square and 30 minutes from Marco Polo Airport via motor launch

 
Address Giudecca 10    IT-30133 Venice
Telephone +39 041 520 77 44
Facsimile +39 041 520 39 30
Website www.hotelcipriani.com
Email info@hotelcipriani.it
Rates Single € 499 > 755 Dble € 625 > 1,330 Suites € 1,100 > 8,330
Extras Breakfast Included

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HOTEL DANIELI  

Luxury / Classic / € Expensive

Hotel Promotional Extract - The Hotel Danieli is a masterfully restored palace synonymous with the splendor and romance of Venice. We are just steps away from the Piazza San Marco and its Basilica as well as legendary sites such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Our main building is the original 14th century palace of Doge Dandolo's family, a Venetian gothic landmark lavishly appointed with pink marble, stained glass, ceilings decorated with golden leaves, Murano glass chandeliers, and antiques. These glorious interiors are rivaled only by the captivating panoramic views from our rooftop restaurant, Restaurant Terrazza Danieli.

 
Address Castello 4196   IT-30122  Vencie
Telephone +39 041 522 64 80
Facsimile +39 041 520 02 08
Website http://www.luxurycollection.com/danieli
Email danieli@luxurycollection.com
Rates Single € 413 > 447 Double € 748 > 924 Suites € 924 > 3,650
Extras Breakfast € 50

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HOTEL GRATTI PALACE  

Luxury / Classic / € Expensive

Hotel Promotional Extract - Situated on the Grand Canal, with an incomparable view of the water, the Hotel Gritti Palace was built in 1525 as the residence of the Doge of Venice, Andrea Gritti. Our hotel's ideal location, along with luxuriously appointed rooms, attentive service, and the savory cuisine of the Club del Doge restaurant continues to attract elite guests. Ernest Hemingway once appreciated the hotel "as the best hotel in a city of great hotels. Our hotel is a splendid little Palazzo that preserves within its walls stories of illustrious visitors such as the British Royal family, the Duke of Windsor, Princes of Monaco, and Hollywood stars.

 
Address Campo Santa Maria del Giglio    IT-30124  Venice
Telephone +39 041 794 611
Facsimile +39 041 520 09 42
Website www.starwood.com/grittipalace
Email grittipalace@luxurycollection.com
Rates Single € 475 > 515    Double € 860 > 1,164    Suites € 1,987 > 4,104
Extras Breakfast € 50

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HOTEL LONDRA PALACE  

Luxury / Classic / € Expensive

Hotel Promotional Extract - In the year 1860, there was great excitement in Venice for the opening of a new hotel on Riva degli Schiavoni, just a few steps from Piazza San Marco: the grand five star Beau Rivage. It had been designed by Fuin, a famous Venetian engineer of the period, in neo-lombard style with white marble from Istria. It was built next to Hτtel d'Angleterre et Pension, which had been built seven years before by an architect named Rossini. In March 1999, the Hτtel Londra Palace finished being restored. The remarkable restoration left the hotel's history, personality and architecture integral, it granted to it a new modern look made of lights and those typical contrasts of the new millennium.

 
Address Riva degli schiavoni 4171 Castello  Venice
Telephone +39 041 520 05 33
Facsimile +39 041 522 50 32
Website www.hotelondra.it
Email info@hotelondra.it
Rates Single / Double € 275 > 585   Suites € 485 > 790
Extras Breakfast Included

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Accommodation - Italy- Venice - Luxury / Modern

 
BAUER IL PALAZZO  

Luxury / Classic / € Expensive

Hotel Promotional Extract - An intimate boutique hotel within the heart of Venice, Bauer Il Palazzo is a truly authentic, Venetian-style palazzo overlooking Venice's Grand Canal. More like a sophisticated home than a hotel, it is both elegant and luxurious. Bauer Il Palazzo, with its stunning Gothic facade, reflects Venetian opulence at its best, with lavish decor and furnishings designed for the ultimate in comfort for visitors to Venice. Benefiting from the most spectacular vantage point in Venice, Bauer Il Palazzo is conveniently located just steps from St Mark's Square, and is close to Venice's finest shops, museums and sights.

 
Address San Marco 1413/d    IT-30124 Venice
Telephone +39 041 520 70 22
Facsimile +39 041 520 75 57
Website www.ilpalazzovenezia.com
Email booking@bauervenezia.com
Rates Single / Double € 660 > 1,000  Suites € 1,250 > 5,000
Extras Breakfast € 41

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