The Metropole Hotel is located in the heart of Venice, overlooking the sea and San Marco basin, in an ideal position close to Piazza San Marco and all major attractions of the city. The Metropole is elegantly furnished with original period furniture, precious velvets, exotic scents, old books, silver chandeliers. This splendid Venice hotel also offers a wide array of services including a bar, a beautiful lobby with 18th century furnishings, a private canal entrance, banqueting facilities (inside or outside in the garden) and a fully equipped meeting room. The Met restaurant has been awarded with one Michelin star thanks to the creativity of the Chef Corrado Fasolato and his delicious Fusion Cuisine. The restaurant offers a large variety of Italian and local dishes with live music every evening, while in the afternoon the lounge provides the ideal tea-time setting with a selection of over 30 different types of tea and home-made pastries. Last but not least, the Metropole Hotel also features an in-house exhibition of antiquities with over 2000 pieces.

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Hotel Locanda Vivaldi enjoys an excellent position in the heart of Venice, a few steps from legendary St. Mark's square and in the immediate proximity of the Santa Maria della Pietà Church with Tiepolo's frescoes. The property, former residence of famous composer Antonio Vivaldi, combines the ancient charm of an 18th century building with most modern amenities. You can arrive at the hotel's private landing, order excellent drinks at the bar and enjoy a unique view over Venice's marvels from the terrace, such as the basin of San Marco. If you wish to combine your holiday with business, the property features a fully equipped meeting room as well as an ADSL Internet point.

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Hotel Panorama is situated in Venice Lido, facing the splendid Venice Lagoon and right opposite the water bus terminus which provides rapid connections to St. Mark's Square and the rest of Venice, each day and night. Fully rennovated in 1999 to ensure its guests maximum comfort in a warm and inviting atmosphere, this historic late-19th century palazzo offers a wide range of guest amenities including a computer station with Internet access, a bar and small meeting facility. During the summer (from 10th June to 15th September), hotel guests will be able to take advantage of discounted rates at a nearby private beach.

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Hotel Donà Palace is located in the heart of Venice in a 16th century building that blends perfectly with the Marciana area, a short walk from the splendors ofPiazza San Marco and all the artistic and cultural attractions of the city. Valuable marbles and woods make for a luxurious atmosphere in this building that faces the Palazzo Ducale canal, with the famous Sospiri bridge. Two beautiful four-arch windows enrich the priceless value of the former Doges' residence. Guests can enjoy the specially reduced prices in the restaurants that belong to the hotel (All'Angelo, La Canonica and Ristorante HK) and spend pleasant moments in the bar, savouring exclusive cocktails prepared by the expert bartender, served with assorted canapés or flambéed specialties. It is also possible to enjoy a moment of relax at tea time, sampling particular tea blends and typical Venetian pastry. PLEASE NOTE that the hotel has a private landing place for water taxi.

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In the quiet and picturesque Dorsoduro district, away from the tourist crowds, the San Sebastiano Garden Hotel enjoys a strategic position in Venice, an ideal base to reach both on foot or by waterbus all of the most important historical, cultural and artistic sights of the city. The careful restoration of this 16th-century mansion, located right next to the San Sebastiano canal and church, with it delightful private garden and elegant interiors enriched by antiques, all contribute to create a charming environment that is perfectly inserted into the Venetian traditional hospitality. On-site amenities include a high-speed Internet Point, wireless Internet access at the reception, a small meeting room for 20 people, and an intimate bar. Guests of the San Sebastiano Garden Hotel can enjoy quick & easy access to the Lido di Venezia - hosting the Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica (International cinema exhibition) - by public water bus line 61 (vaporetto). The trip takes around 25 minutes, and the service is available during the entire period of the event.

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Hotel Gabrielli Sandwirth enjoys an exceptional location in Venice, along Riva degli Schiavoni, overlooking the San Marco basin and just a few minutes on foot from Piazza San Marco and the Biennale's Gardens. The property, housed in a beautiful 14th century palace, features spacious and elegant interiors with period furniture and exquisite Murano glass, in a typical Venetian residential ambience. Further on-site amenities include a lovely panoramic terrace, an enchanting garden, a bar and two typical Venetian restaurants.

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Located in the historic and commercial heart of Venice, Hotel Rialto enjoys a unique and enviable position overlooking the Grand Canal, right across the Rialto Bridge. The property, an ancient Venitian-style palace, offers an array of amenities, such as an Internet Point, lift, panoramic restaurant, bar, laundry, luggage and room service and 24-hour front desk.

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The hotel Biasutti is an elegant complex divided into three splendid villas linked together by wide terraces and green gardens in the center of the Lido di Venezia. Placed between the Venice lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, the property features an open-air restaurant surrounded by trees and flowers as well as a hall, a TV room, a typical American bar and a meeting room, all decorated in tasteful colors and offering the highest standard of comfort. St.Mark's square, heart of the fascinating, world famous Venice is only 10 minutes away by vaporetto while the Lido itself provides plenty of relaxing atcivities. Beautiful walks, summer sports on the beach, golf, tennis and horse riding are only a few of the pleasures available. Guests are offered discounted prices to access a private beach which lies only a few steps away.

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The delightful Albergo Quattro Fontane Hotel, less like a hotel and more like a large countryhouse immersed in parkland, lies just minutes from the beach and from the ferry embankment in Venice Lido, providing an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing Venice holiday. The hotel lies only 10 km from the Venice airport and boasts frequent connections to St.Mark's Square by boat; departures every 5 minutes during the day and every 20 minutes at night. The aristocrat Daniele Pisani created between 1573 and 1575 the first ridotto or casino located on the Lido and built by the Venetian aristocracy to enjoy country air and conversation. The property became a tavern (frequented by English poet Robert Browning) during the 19th century and was later transformed into a hotel between 1905 and 1926. These days it has been embellished with a fascinating and rich collection of antique furniture and art objects by its current owners, and offers an atmosphere of sophisticated grace and charm. On-site amenities include a bar and restaurant, high-speed Internet access, meeting/banquet space, secretarial services, a tennis court, bicycle hire and an immense floral courtyard.

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Located on campo Santa Maria Formosa square, in the very heart of historical Venice, Ruzzini Palace Hotel offers 4-star accommodation and the opportunity to explore Venice on foot. Housed in a luxury period building facing the square on one side and a Venetian canal on the other side, this great Venetian hotel boast outstanding guest amenities capable to satisfy the needs of the most discerning travellers. Those staying in Venice for business may take advantage of gorgeous meeting facilities with original paintings, luxury furnishings and state-of-the-art amenities. If you happen to stop here during the Carnival of Venice or the historical Venetian feasts, such as the boat races and the gondolas, you may have the chance to attend music and theatre shows performed at Ruzzini Palace Hotel by Venetian artists.

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Hotel Ca Maria Adele, welcoming and elegant, unfolds within the walls of a historic 16th century palazzo, now completely renovated respecting both environment and history. Facing a canal and with direct views over the magnificent church Santa Maria della Salute, this hotel enjoys a luxurious location in Venice's most exclusive, charming and quiet area. Only one minute from St. Mark's square, the hotel is within easy reach both by public and private transport, thanks to the private dock leading to the lobby door. Ca' Maria Adele presents a fusion of different styles, combining the classic damaschi fabrics with the linearity of African wood, resulting in an unexpectedly harmonious effect.

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Right in the heart of Cannaregio Est in the Ca' d'Oro district, one of the most attractive of Venice, the brand new UNA Hotel Venezia overlooks the Rio Santa Sofia Canal and lies only a 5-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge, and a 10-minute walk from the magnificent Piazza San Marco St. Mark's Square. This Venice hotel has been restored to its ancient splendour with special emphasis on details and furnishings. Special features are the Murano glass chandeliers, creating a romantic atmosphere in all guest rooms, suites and lounges of UNA Hotel Venezia. Hotel amenities include a cosy breakfast room, bar, reading room with TV, wireless Internet connection in all rooms and common areas, Internet Point, 24-hours reception, booking of water taxis, restaurants, theaters, museums, excursions and guided tours in Venice and its surroundings.

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The Foscari Palace is situated in Venice, in the Cannaregio area, in front of the Cà d'Oro palace, near the main attractions and the most important museums of the city. This fully air conditioned property is housed in a 16th century palace, facing the Canal Grande. The Foscari Palace has a bar where guests can relax while sipping a cocktail and a fully equipped meeting room, that can host up to 30 people.

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The hotel Liassidi Palace, situated in the centre of Venice, not far from Riva degli Schiavoni, in the Castello area, is an elegant 15th century Gothic palace, built on the foundations of a previous medieval structure. The hotel's facade is dominated by a splendid mullioned window with six lights framed in decorations and inserted between two couples of windows. The balconies of the first floor have some overturned columns and for this reason this building is also known as the Zorzi Building with the crooked columns. The hotel is a member of the Small Luxury Hotel of the World.

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The hotel A la Commedia enjoys a splendid location in Campo San Luca, in one of the most vibrant and elegant areas of Venice, a few steps from the Rialto bridge and the famous San Mark's square. The property is an elegant early 19th century building, located in front of the Goldoni theatre. The result is a unique atmosphere, in which tradition and modernity live perfectly side by side. The property is one of the few hotels in Venice to be equipped to welcome disabled guests. A snack bar, a panoramic terrace, meeting facilities for about 20 people and an ADSL Internet Point are at guests' disposal.

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Hotel Sant'Elena is a fully air-conditioned property, located in a quiet residential area of Venice, far from the chaos of the centre and yet only 8 minutes by vaporetto from San Marco square and close to the Biennale. The hotel offers a welcoming environment and comfortable rooms, besides a number of services and a bar.

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Duodo Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Venice, a stone's throw from La Fenice theater, near San Marco square, the Rialto Bridge and the Accademia. The property is a palace dating back to the 17th century, fully air conditioned, with frescoed ceilings. The hotel offers 1 meeting room, seating up to 15 people, equipped with the latest technology. It also features a complimentary Internet Point in the lobby.

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The exclusive hotel Ai Mori d'Oriente is situated in the quiet area of Cannaregio, in the heart of Venice and offers high quality services, such as Internet access in the lobby, booking service, and a refined bar, all in a seductive ambience. The structure offers a romantic and Oriental atmosphere and a very gentle staff, which is always available to make guests feel at ease and find the most interesting way of spending their holiday.

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Palazzo Sant'Angelo sul Canal Grande - A Sina Hotel, a charming hotel housed in a noble building, elegantly restored and completely furnished in Venetian style, is located in the heart of Venice on Canal Grande, between the Rialto and Accademia bridges. The welcoming hall, with splendid original Palladian pavement, is decorated with warm colours and an old stone fireplace. From the hall windows guests can enjoy a wondeful view on Canal Grande.

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Have you ever thought about waking up in a masterpiece? The classy 4 star Hotel Palazzo Stern in Venice, Italy gives guests this opportunity thanks to its central location in Venice city center, facing the Grand Canal. Built in a typical Moorish architecture, Hotel Palazzo Stern is housed in the historic building named after the Stern family who refurbished, a century ago, the ancient dwelling dating back to 15th Century. The hotel lobby and the hotel common areas boast antiques (a column dating back to the 2rd Century) raving fresco paintings, antique furnishings, Murano glass chandeliers, and a golden mosaic work, creating a unique romantic environment for a special stay in Venice. Palazzo Stern Hotel offers a high-quality service: 24 hours reception at guests' disposal, a 4-square meter rooftop Jacuzzi hot tub, a bar opening until 11 p.m., meeting room accommodating up to 8 persons, air conditioning and wireless Internet access throughout the building, a ground-floor private terrace where guests may relax watching the Regata Storica (historical boat race) or just admire the striking view of Venice.

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