Hotel Venezia

Set right on the beach on Venice Lido, this 5-star hotel offers a peaceful location and a large outdoor pool. A free regular boat service takes guests to across the lagoon to St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. First opened in 1908, Hotel Excelsior Venice boasts distinctive Moorish architecture, decorated with crystal chandeliers and rich fabrics. All spacious rooms come with satellite TV and a minibar. Each room has a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms overlook the Adriatic Sea, others have panoramic views across to Venice. The Excelsior's Tropicana restaurant serves regional and international dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy romantic candlelit dinners on the summer terrace, or a cocktail with live music in the Blue Bar. At the elegant private beach, guests can hire beach huts at a daily rate. On-site sports facilities include 6 tennis courts and a fully equipped gym.