Convenient spot just a few minutes from the historic heart and 10-min drive to the Vicentina Trade Fair area.

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.

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

Mere minutes from the train station and steps from the bus stop, which makes coming and going a breeze.

Four Comfort beds are as comfortable as advertised.

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

Don’t look now, but you’re nine stories up, listening to music and sipping a champagne cocktail. Byblos Sky Terrace also comes with a spectacular view.

Free Internet for those who get itchy at the thought of going WiFi-less.

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

Free WiFi keeps ya connected.

Within easy luggage-lugging distance of the train station, and less than a 20-min walk to the Arena.