Le Boulevard  

Perched on Venice Lido between the sea and the lagoon, this Lido di Venezia hotel is a quick waterbus hop — about 10 minutes — to central Venice and roughly 2 km from San Marco. Steps from Lido Beach, the Giardini della Biennale, the International Film Festival Palace and the Santa Maria Elisabetta waterbus stop, it’s ideal for easy island access and people-watching along the waterfront.

Housed in a 1930s Beaux-Arts building restored in 1998, the hotel mixes classic lines with warm, simple décor. The 54 rooms come with en-suite baths, air conditioning, minibars, safes, flat-screen/satellite TV and sound insulation so you can snooze after a long day exploring Venice.

Expect a 24-hour reception, lounge bar, café and on-site restaurant, plus a sunny terrace and garden to soak up sea-breeze mornings. There’s an on-site car park (paid), concierge and a tour desk to book excursions — family-friendly comforts with practical beats.

Useful for work trips: a meeting room/business center and an internet corner, with complimentary wireless internet keeping you connected during your stay.

Grab buffet breakfast served daily (typical morning hours) then return for light bites at the café or cocktails at the bar/lounge. The on-site restaurant covers straightforward, crowd-pleasing meals before you head out to sample local seafood on the island.