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Hotel Excelsior, Venice Lido

This five-star hotel in Venice is located in the Lido area, which is well known for its private sandy beaches and its impressive sporting facilities. The Westin Excelsior overlooks its own private beach and is a short boat ride away from Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) and all the striking sights of the city. With its own excellent choice of sports facilities and services, this is a great base for your stay in Venice.

You can lounge by the large outdoor pool, play on one of the hotel's six tennis courts, sunbathe on the private beach or enjoy a range of watersports, such as parasailing and waterskiing. There are three restaurants to choose from, including the Tropicana Restaurant & Terrace which overlooks the Adriatic Sea and the La Taverna Restaurant by the beach. There are also various bars, including the Blue Bar, which serves delicious cocktails.

This beautifully-decorated Venice hotel is a feast to the eyes, with ivory stuccoes and crystal chandeliers. More than 200 rooms are available, ranging from single and double sizes to suites. All have amazing views and come with breakfast included, an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, central heating, a hairdryer, telephone, television, safe, minibar and bathrobe. A variety of beauty and massage treatments is on offer, or you can even get your hair cut at the barber's. Business travellers are extremely well-catered for, with 14 meeting rooms, and babysitting services are available for families. Other concierge services include a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning, and safety deposit boxes.

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Double room from €250