Avani Rio Novo Venice Hotel  

In the heart of Dorsoduro, a short stroll from the Grand Canal. Minutes from Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia station and close to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca’ Foscari University, Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. Pet-friendly, family-friendly and accessible — a practical base for exploring the real Venice.

Set in a 1950s–60s Razionalismo Italiano building with sleek lines and geometric shapes. The hotel has 144 rooms in relaxed white and beige tones, including family rooms, connecting rooms, junior suites and accessible rooms. Some rooms overlook the Venetian skyline to St Mark’s bell tower or the nearby canal and all come with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, minibars, bathrobes and slippers.

Unwind at the hotel bar or restaurant and fuel up with a generous buffet breakfast. Keep fit in the gym, use laundry and dry-cleaning services, or drop items at concierge and luggage storage. Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout, self-parking (charges apply), pets allowed, and basic wellness/medical assistance available on request.

Four flexible conference rooms that can be combined into larger event spaces. Meeting rooms, restaurant and bar areas are customizable for events. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and concierge services support business stays.

On-site restaurant and bar serve authentic Italian dishes, salads and snacks with an extensive drinks menu and cocktails. Start the day with a plentiful buffet breakfast before heading out to explore Venice.