When planning a trip to Venice, one of the most important decisions you'll have to make is where to stay. With so many accommodation options available, it can be tempting to explore alternative choices like vacation rentals or hostels. However, there are several compelling reasons why choosing hotels is still the best choice for an unforgettable experience in the City of Canals. In this blog post, we'll delve into the advantages hotels offer in terms of convenience, amenities, local expertise, and security.
First and foremost, hotels provide unparalleled convenience. Most hotels in Venice are strategically located near popular attractions, allowing you to easily navigate the city and explore its breathtaking sights. Furthermore, hotels offer round-the-clock services such as concierge and room service, ensuring that your needs are met at any hour. Whether you need assistance with booking a gondola ride or recommendations for the best gelato place, the friendly hotel staff will be there to help, making your trip a stress-free experience from start to finish.
Another significant advantage of hotels in Venice is the range of amenities they offer. From comfortable beds and private bathrooms to complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi access, hotels provide all the essential comforts that can greatly enhance your travel experience. After a long day of exploring the city's picturesque streets and captivating landmarks, returning to a cozy hotel room with all the necessary facilities can be a welcome respite. Additionally, many hotels in Venice boast stunning rooftop terraces, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city while sipping on a glass of local wine.
Hotels are also a great choice for gaining local expertise. Venice is a city steeped in history and culture, and hotel staff are often knowledgeable about the best restaurants, hidden gems, and lesser-known attractions that you won't find in guidebooks. They can offer insider tips to help you make the most of your trip, whether you're interested in exploring the vibrant Rialto Market or attending a captivating opera performance. By staying in a hotel, you gain access to a wealth of information that can enrich your travel experience and help you delve deeper into the unique Venetian culture.
Last but certainly not least, hotels provide a vital ingredient for a worry-free trip: security. Venice is known for its popularity among tourists, which unfortunately makes it a target for pickpocketing and other petty crimes. By staying in a reputable hotel, you can rest assured that your belongings will be safe and secure. Many hotels offer various security measures such as surveillance cameras, electronic key cards, and safes in the rooms. This peace of mind allows you to thoroughly enjoy your time in Venice without constantly worrying about the safety of your valuables.
Ultimately, hotels remain the ideal choice for accommodation when traveling to Venice due to their convenience, amenities, local expertise, and security. From the moment you step foot in this enchanting city until the time you bid it farewell, the right hotel can truly elevate your experience and contribute to memories that will last a lifetime. So, when planning your next trip to Venice, consider the many advantages that hotels have to offer – it's a decision you won't regret!
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Offering a bureau de change and a lift, the 5-star Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is located just a 7-minute walk from Fortuny Palace Art Museum. Boasting a location only a short drive from St Mark's Clocktower, the hotel features 82 rooms as well as a barber shop and storage for belongings.
The centre of Venice can be reached within 20 minutes' walk of this property, and such cultural venues as the historic Bridge of Sighs are approximately 0.6 km away. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, is merely a 6-minute walk from the picture gallery "Museo Correr" and around a 16-minute walk from the centuries-old Rialto Market. Visit bacino Orseolo, 0.6 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Italy. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is located quite close to the ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge "Rialto Bridge".
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Set within 0.7 km of the grand showpiece square "Piazza San Marco", Hotel San Giorgio Venice includes 16 rooms. Featuring a restaurant and a storage room, this 3-star hotel is located not too far from Doge's Palace.
Standing less than 5 minutes on foot from the restored 15th-century palace "Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo", the property is situated in the very heart of Venice. 5 minutes' walk away, there is Fortuny Palace Museum. The hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as bacino Orseolo a mere 450 metres away. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the cathedral church "Basilica di San Marco", a popular place of worship set relatively close to Hotel San Giorgio.
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Hotel Liassidi Palace
The 4-star Hotel Liassidi Palace Venice is set in Castello with casual bars where locals stop in for a glass of wine, around 5 minutes on foot from Libraria Aqua Alta Bookshop.
This Venice hotel is located a mere 100 metres from Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci Church, and the bell tower "Campanile di San Marco" is at walking distance to this place. Cultural sights in the area are the satellite Peggy Guggenheim Collection Gallery (1.9 km) and the grand opera house "Teatro la Fenice" (1 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to bacino Orseolo, which is 700 metres away. It also takes 18 minutes to walk to the wide Canal Grande. Marco Polo airport is a 20-minute drive from Hotel Liassidi Palace.
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The 4-star Hotel L'Orologio - Wtb Hotels Venice offers a terrace, located 7 minutes' walk from the Large Campo San Polo Historic Square. Set quite close to the wide Canal Grande, this smoke-free hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.
The boutique property is situated in the very heart of Venice within 5 minutes' stroll of the ornate footbridge "Rialto Bridge". Places of worship to visit a few minutes drive from the luxury L'Orologio - Wtb Hotels include the 16th - century Santa Maria Formosa Church. Visit bacino Orseolo, 900 metres from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Italy. Along with other cultural attractions the satellite Peggy Guggenheim Collection Gallery is nestled around a 5-minute ride from Hotel L'Orologio - Wtb Hotels. The property lies near a train station for the tourists to begin exploring Venice.
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Featuring a cash machine and a lift, Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is located in Castello with casual bars where locals stop in for a glass of wine, a 5-minute drive from San Rocco, Venice. Boasting a location in the heart of the city and a gym facility on-site, the 5-star hotel has a terrace bar.
This impressive accommodation is placed about 15 km from Marco Polo airport and close to the grand showpiece square "Piazza San Marco". Doge's Palace is merely 5 minutes on foot from the Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice and the dazzling Benedictine abbey Church of San Giorgio Maggiore is a 14-minute walk away. The historic-style property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as bacino Orseolo 550 metres away. Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is also 19 minutes on foot from the satellite Peggy Guggenheim Collection Gallery.
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| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Hotel San Giorgio |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Hotel Liassidi Palace |
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Due to an ideal location in the very heart of the city, the guests of the 4-star Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione will find the ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge "Rialto Bridge" 6 minutes' stroll away. The hotel with an à la carte restaurant is positioned in San Marco with the island of San Giorgio and Giudecca, Punta della Dogana and the baroque Basilica of the Madonna della Salute with views of the city.
The Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione places you around a 20-minute stroll from Basilica of St Mary of Health and around a 15-minute stroll from the public Ca' Rezzonico Museum. It is a 5-minute stroll from the enclosed Bridge of Sighs and within easy reach from the grand showpiece square "Piazza San Marco". Visit bacino Orseolo, approximately a 5-minute stroll from this recently renovated property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Italy. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Venice by visiting Doge's Palace, located adjacent to Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.
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Situated a 15-minute walk from Rio de la Fornasa, the 5-star Hilton Molino Stucky Venice offers rooms with views of the courtyard. The guests of the hotel can cool off in a swimming pool or use a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities to feel pure relaxation.
The unique property is located in the shopping area of Venice, a few minutes drive from Grand Canal, within a minutes' drive from the public Ca' Rezzonico Museum. The wooden Academy Bridge is only 13 minutes' walk from the Hilton Molino Stucky and Marco Polo airport is 15 km away. This smoke-free accommodation is only minutes from Campo San Barnaba Square.
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Featuring Wi Fi throughout the property, Hotel American-Dinesen Venice sits 1.4 km from the ornate footbridge "Rialto Bridge". Public parking is available for EUR 30 per day on site.
Located nearly 6 minutes' walk from Basilica of St Mary of Health, the hotel is set in close vicinity of the museum gallery "Gallerie dell'Accademia". This 4-star hotel is also within 1.3 km of T Fondaco dei Tedeschi by DFS Duty Free Store in Venice. The accommodation is placed within close distance of Grand Canal. Hotel American-Dinesen is placed a stroll from the grand showpiece square "Piazza San Marco".
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Due to a quiet location in the very heart of the city, the guests of the 4-star Hotel Moresco Venice will find Scuola Grande dei Carmini approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Located approximately a 17-minute walk from the satellite Peggy Guggenheim Collection Gallery, the hotel features 24 rooms with views of the courtyard.
The property is set approximately a 20-minute walk from the grand showpiece square "Piazza San Marco" and near a train station. The classical 17th - century Grassi Palace is quite close to the Moresco Venice, while Marco Polo airport is 15 km from it. The accommodation is placed a walk from Grand Canal. Constitution Bridge is also located merely a 6-minute walk from Hotel Moresco. The property is close to Piazzale Roma bus station.
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Featuring a currency exchange and a lift, the elegant Locanda Vivaldi Venice offers accommodation around 5 minutes by car from San Marco. Set just a few steps away from the gothic Church of San Zaccaria, the 4-star hotel overlooks the courtyard and invites guests to have a drink at a terrace bar.
This Venice property is placed in Castello with casual bars where locals stop in for a glass of wine, 8 minutes on foot from the grand showpiece square "Piazza San Marco". Historical sights here include Doge's Palace, which stands a few minutes drive from the Locanda Vivaldi Venice. Visit bacino Orseolo, approximately a 9-minute walk from the elegant accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Italy. There is the ornate footbridge "Rialto Bridge" at a short distance from Locanda Vivaldi. This Venice property is set near an underground station.
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The superior H10 Palazzo Canova Venice is set at a 0.7 km distance from the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica di San Marco and around a 10-minute drive from San Michele Cemetery Island. Standing so close to the ornate footbridge "Rialto Bridge", this Venice hotel offers a lounge bar together with entertainment activities and various recreational opportunities.
Situated in the heart of Venice, the 4-star luxury property gives quick access to the wide Canal Grande, which stands 6 minutes' stroll away. The area includes such religious sights as St Mary of the Friars Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Church (0.8 km) and the dazzling Benedictine abbey Church of San Giorgio Maggiore (2.1 km). Visit bacino Orseolo, less than 8 minutes' walk from this smoke-free hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Italy. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being quite close to the grand showpiece square "Piazza San Marco".