Palazzina Grassi Hotel  

In the heart of Venice on the Grand Canal, steps from St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge and the Accademia. This luxury 5-star boutique hotel sits among top art galleries and landmarks like Teatro La Fenice and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it puts Venice's best on your doorstep.

Housed in a historic palazzo and the only hotel in Italy designed by Philippe Starck, the interiors mix Venetian craft with bold modern design. All 26 rooms and suites feature minibars, air conditioning, TVs (some embedded in mirrors), private bathrooms with bidets, and touches like Fornasetti chairs and carnival-mask lamps. Expect cosy-yet-unconventional rooms, balconies or terraces on select units, and late breakfast service until noon.

Soak up canal views on the rooftop terrace or lounge overlooking the Grand Canal. On-site highlights include a spa and massage room, a library, a bar and cafe, babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services. High-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning and shuttle options keep stays smooth.

Facilities include a conference hall and meeting/presentation rooms plus reliable high-speed internet. Add concierge support, 24-hour reception and business-friendly services like dry cleaning and airport transfers.

Dine on contemporary and traditional Italian dishes at the hotel restaurant with an open show kitchen, or grab drinks at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfast is served daily (fee applies), room service runs 24/7 and the roof terrace becomes an alternative dining venue in the warmer months. After dark the restaurant can turn into an exclusive club for guests during main events.