This 4-star boutique hotel boasts an excellent central location right on the Grand Canal, halfway between the Rialto bridge and L'Accademia gallery. Typical Venetian style, elegant accommodation with helpful staff. ***LOCATION*** From this central location most of the famous attractions such as Basilica di San Marco and Ponte di Rialto can be easily reached on foot within 5 to 10 minutes The hotel has a private wharf and a pedestrian entrance along the canal. Also there is a vaporetto stop very near the hotel. The main train station Venice Santa Lucia is 15min away and Venice Marco Polo airport 30min away by water taxi. ***EXTERIOR*** The property is a traditional Venetian palazzo. ***ROOMS*** Rooms are spacious (25sqm). They are furnished in Venetian style with wooden furniture and decor in warm colours. Some rooms have a view of the Grand Canal, the quiet lateral river or the garden. Fine marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi. ***RESTAURANTS & BARS*** There is no restaurant in the hotel but there are many restaurants and pizzerias in the proximity. The restaurant bar offers good cocktails. Continental breakfast buffet is included (7:00-10:30am).