A Venice hotel with a view of the Grand Canal.

Antica Locanda Sturion, Venice

In a picturesque setting overlooking the Grand Canal, this Venice hotel is just a few metres away from the famous Rialto Bridge and within walking distance of many of the city's most famous tourist locations including St Mark's Square, Venice's grand piazza and home to the imposing Campanile (bell-tower) and the exotic Basilica di San Marco (Saint Mark's cathedral).

The 3-star Antica Locanda Sturion offers a unique taste of 18th century Venice but with every modern amenity. Each of its nine rooms plus the two family rooms - both of which overlook the Grand Canal - are decorated in period style but are fully air conditioned and come with private bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar, hairdryer, safe, and coffee/tea making facilities complete with a selection of complimentary biscuits. For the comfort of guests, all rooms are non-smoking.

Dinner for guests at the Antica Locanda Sturion is at an excellent restaurant, Le Bistrot de Venise, conveniently situated in Calle dei Fabbri, between the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. This specialises in typical Venetian cuisine as well as offering a wide selection of Italian and international dishes. It also has a well-stocked wine cellar, providing diners with the opportunity to sample some of Italy's finest wines.

Staff at this hotel in Venice are friendly and helpful, and will be able to provide all the information you need to make the most of your stay. They can offer advice on sightseeing tours and attractions, help you find your way around the labyrinth of streets and canals that make up this fascinating island city, and ensure you have a holiday to remember.

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Double room from €50