This five star majestic and historical hotel is located in the heart of Venice set directly on the Grand Canal. It offers elegant rooms, first class service and a great restaurant with stunning views of the Church of Santa Maria della Salute. LOCATION: the hotel boasts an excellent central location in the wonderful and romantic city of Venice. It is ideally placed only five minutes walk from the famous St Mark's Square and designer boutiques and within easy walking distance from the Guggenheim Museum and Rialto Bridge. It is a perfect location for exploring the city. It takes less then 15 minutes to reach the hotel from the central train station by water taxis. EXTERIOR: the property is a historical Venetian palace with a beautiful Gothic facade. LEISURE AMENITIES: the health spa includes a gym, sauna, steam, massages and treatments. The hotel offers an outdoor Jacuzzi on the roof top terrace of the 8 th floor with breathtaking views over Venice and the Lagoon. Guests can benefit from one hour of exclusive use with Prosecco and fresh fruits upon reservation. ROOMS: Deluxe suites are large in size and vary in style. Most of them in Venetian style, some equipped with antique furniture and original Murano glass chandeliers. Some high floor rooms are in European classic style. Italian marble bathroom have bathtubs; some rooms are with separate shower and or Jacuzzi bathtub. Rooms have either courtyard or street view. RESTAURANTS & BARS: the De Pisis restaurant offers intimate dining, either indoors or on the terrace overlooking the Grand Canal. It is a very elegant and fine restaurant offering local as well as international cuisine. The Bar Gran Canal serves original cocktails and drinks accompanied by a buffet and snacks. It is the perfect setting for a relaxed moment throughout the summer months. An American buffet breakfast is served everyday in the hotel restaurant between 7:00 until 10:30 am.