Hotel in Venice, near the Grand Canal - ahotelinitaly.com

Hotel Ala, Venice

Hotel Ala lies in the heart of Venice, nestled in a quiet square close to the Grand Canal - a perfect base from which to explore the city's main attractions. Hotel Ala has been painstakingly decorated and designed to offer a unique Venetian experience. There is a glass murrine floor, chandeliers designed by the famed Giorgio Ferro and even a Canaletto on the wall.

This three-star Venetian hotel, dating from the eighteenth century, has 85 rooms offering all modern conveniences including LCD televisions with satellite, WiFi internet access and private bathroom. The hotel also offers conference facilities, and there is the recently renovated roof terrace - a superb spot in which to relax with a refreshing drink.

You'll find any number of good bars, cafes and restaurants within walking distance and - within the hotel itself - you can visit the American themed bar or the classic piano lounge for snacks and drinks. The hotel also organises wine and whisky tastings. The front-desk staff are on hand to help you plan your days in and around the city - with so much to see and do, you'll need a plan! That can mean visits to the many superb galleries and museums such as the Accademia and the Guggenheim, the essential trips to the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di San Marco, and visits out to the Lido and to Murano. And you can spend long, enjoyable hours simply strolling the streets (or taking boat trips around the canals) of this beautiful city.

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Double room from €80