Hotel Olimpia Venice, BW signature collection

On a picturesque canal in Venice’s Santa Croce district, a short walk from Piazzale Roma and the train station. Minutes from the Grand Canal, Basilica dei Frari and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, with easy access to the cruise port and Rialto Bridge.

A recently renovated, small 3-star hotel with about 40 rooms dressed in classic Venetian style. Rooms feature private bathrooms (shower/bath), air conditioning, minibar, satellite/LCD TV, hairdryer, in-room safes and desks. Expect a quiet reading room, a rare private garden and a sunlit breakfast room overlooking the canal.

Standout perks include a charming garden and terrace, an on-site bar/lounge, a reading room and complimentary wireless internet access. Practical touches: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry service, snack bar/deli, limited room service and pre-arranged parking and airport shuttle (surcharge). Wake up to canal-side mornings and grab breakfast in the sunlit dining room.

Features helpful for work travel: a computer station, express check-in/check-out, concierge services and luggage storage. Complimentary wireless internet access in public areas keeps you connected.

Bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli on site. Buffet breakfasts are served daily (for a fee) in a bright room overlooking the canal, and limited room service is available.