The exclusive Luna Baglioni Hotel is situated in the heart of Venice, just a few yards from Piazza San Marco and a stone's throw from the city's most important monuments, museums and prestigious boutiques. The hotel features very elegant furnishings, a refined service and guarantees its guests a delightful stay in beautiful surroundings.

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Look forward to a rejuvenating vacation when The Westin Excelsior Hotel, an outstanding Venice Lido resort, opens its doors for another season of bustling activity and blissful relaxation. The charms of Venice Lido, with its exclusive private beaches (open June to mid-September) are legendary. Overlooking the beach and just a short boat ride from Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square), the resort spotlights Venetian cuisine at three restaurants. Ivory stucco and crystal chandeliers create an atmosphere of refinement throughout. Lounge by the pool (open mid-May to mid-September), refine your tennis game on the clay courts, and enjoy water sports such as parasailing and water-skiing from June to mid-September. Discover a grand resort experience at The Westin Excelsior. Open between April 1 st and October 31st.

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The deluxe Hotel Bauer offers its guests warm hospitality, impeccable service and a gentle atmosphere, which have long made this grand hotel in Venice a favourite among artists and royalty. Located in the heart of Venice, the hotel's main entrance is on Campo San Moisè, just a five-minute walk from St Mark's Square and the most elegant shops in Venice. The hotel also benefits from its own water dock in Rio di San Moisè, a small canal off Venice's Grand Canal, frequented by gondoliers throughout the summer.

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Hotel Dei Dogi, situated in the historic centre of Venice, is hosted by the Rizzo Patarol palace, a splendid 17th century building, once an ambassador's residence, with a beautiful garden. The hotel combines glorious past and modern comfort, assuring a unique stay in Venice.

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Palladio Hotel & SPA is a rare jewel in Venice, an amazing building designed in the 16th century by the world-renowned Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The property is located on the Giudecca Island just in front of the San Marco basin. The hotel features warm and welcoming décor with a soft colour palette of pastels. Each of its spacious rooms, beautifully detailed with the finest paint decoration and elegant tapestries, maintain the original atmosphere of this historic structure. The property features the philosophy of the Bauer group hotels, and offers a variety of first-class amenities such as a brand new day Spa, bar, restaurant*, garden, and business centre for up to 160 people with Internet access (free of charge for the first 30 minutes). In addition, a daily private shuttle service takes you to the Bauer hotel in the San Marco district. Originally a famous convent, then converted into a luxury hotel, this Venice accommodation is open seasonally, from March to November. *Through the year 2008, the Palladio Garden Restaurant will be CLOSED ON MONDAYS for à la carte dinners (offering a large choice of freshly prepared specialties). A bar service offering a small selection of snacks and delicious drinks will be however guaranteed to hotel guests from noon to 11 p.m. Dinner will not be served on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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