A 10-minute bus or shuttle ride to the historic centre. Your gondolier will take it from there.

Primo location with gondola entrance on the Rio Del Santissimo – an easy 15-min jaunt from the famous Rialto Bridge.

Tucked away in the Dorsoduro district – the ‘real’ Venice, full of shops, restos and artisan boutiques – plus the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Sophisticated hotel ideally situated steps from the railway station, getting you to the ancient city within minutes.

Generous size and modern furnishings so rooms live like home, only with housekeeping.

Lobby is airy and open, with all-white seating and palmy plants. Crisp rooms (also done up in whites), rock wood floors and free WiFi.