Hotel Rialto, Venice; hotel near Grand Canal, Venice

Hotel Rialto, Venice

With 60 windows overlooking the Grand Canal, the Hotel Rialto offers four-star accommodation plumb in the heart of Venice. This Venice accommodation sits just across from the Rialto Bridge, one of the most characteristic and one of the most lovely parts of the city. From here, it is just a five-minute walk to Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square). You can stroll along the Mercerie, the shopping streets where local artisans display their wares - typical items include Murano glass and Burano lace. Jostling alongside are designer stores, the likes of Prada, Cartier, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

Cross the bridge and you are out of San Marco and into San Polo sestiere (district), with the fruit market and fish market - this has been the site of the main Venice market for almost a thousand years. And just 20 metres from the front door of the hotel you will find the stop for the vaporetti (water taxis), which depart every ten minutes to the Gallerie dell'Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and the numerous other galleries and museums of Venice.

This fine old building has been beautifully modernised, retaining the best elements of the 18th century Venetian style. There is a terrace restaurant and bar, with an ever-changing view of the bustling life on the Grand Canal. Rooms, if traditional, are also luxuriantly modern. Each has a minibar, bathroom with bath and shower, air conditioning, work desk, TV and phone, and a hairdryer. This Venice hotel is perfectly situated for making the most of this unique city.

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Double room from €175