A hotel on the island of Grado, between Venice and Trieste

Hotel Touring, Grado

Recently renovated, this comfortable three-star hotel is located on the island of Grado, midway between Venice and Trieste. Grado is located on the edge of the beautiful Gulf of Trieste, and is particularly popular with Austrians and Germans (as well as Italians) who flock there for its wonderful sandy beaches and quaint old harbour. The island - known as the golden island - is linked to the mainland by a network of roads and is full of wonderful ice cream parlours and excellent seafood restaurants. In winter, it reverts to a charming medieval fishing hamlet lined with narrow streets and the typical "casoni" fishermen's houses. This hotel is in the peaceful Citta Giardino district which is not far from the historic town centre and the Golf Club. The beach is within easy walking distance and the thermal spas and Congress Palace are also nearby.

This hotel near Venice has 53 welcoming en-suite rooms, all equipped with direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite television and a personal safe. Air-conditioning is available at a small additional charge, and a refrigerated minibar may also be hired on request. All rooms have a balcony and fitted hairdryer in the bathroom and a full English breakfast or the lighter continental alternative is included in the room rate.

Pets are welcome to join their owners in the hotel and children under 11 years staying in their parents' room are entitled to a reduction on a sliding scale depending on their age. Hotel Touring has a bright restaurant serving a delicious menu of typical local and regional Italian dishes with a salad buffet and children's menus every day. There is also a cosy bar with an extensive drinks list and a relaxed ambience. There is friendly, helpful 24-hour service on the front desk where there is also a safety-deposit service and a range of tourist information on offer.

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Double room from €42