Grand, and right on the water: elegance doesn’t stop on the western side of the Adriatic.

History happened here: the hotel is set in a completely renovated 17th century palace.

No need to even cross water to get to the historic Rialto Bridge, and just a quick single canal-hop to St. Mark's.

Exquisite Venetian-style accents in these 17th-century digs ups the elegance ante.

Boasts an enviable address on the Grand Canal. Start with coffee & people-watching in St. Mark’s Square before taking a leisurely city stroll.

History oozes out of every corner of this 16th-century building. Turn around, and there’s another antique or painting.

Rich fabrics and hand-blown glass celebrate traditional style.

Steps from Rialto Bridge.

Mere steps away from the historical sights and shops. Your bag-carrying arms will be ever so grateful.

Location, location, location — you can’t beat being sandwiched between Piazza San Marco and Rialto.

Like a modern palace, concerned with luxury but effortlessly contemporary.

Non-smoking rooms are a breath of fresh air.

Fab location on the south side of the Grand Canal, directly across from Santa Lucia station.

This former monastery expertly combines old-school appeal (like wood-beam ceilings) with modern amenities.