Sofitel Venezia : Best Hotel in Venice

A truly indigenous experience awaits at the Sofitel Venezia in Venice. In Venice where art & legend go hand in hand, the Sofitel Venezia hotel is located on the Tolentini canal in the historic centre, a few minutes from the Grand Canal. The hotel is a modern five-floor hotel sited in western Venice, 400 metres from Santa Lucia station and one kilometre from the Rialto Bridge. Renowned for its discreet, attentive service and elegant luxury, the Sofitel Venezia is considered by many to be one of the best places to stay in Venice.

Adorned with Lavish décor and warm colors, each guestroom offers an 18th century romantic atmosphere. Complemented by luxurious comfort and attentive service, the refined settings of the 97 guest rooms and suites incorporate the latest in modern technology. In fact, all rooms offer in-room movies and High Speed Internet Access. Precious fabrics, beautiful antique furnishings and mirrors are all embraced by walls which bring back to life memories and anecdotes from over five centuries of history and intrigue.

Venice is famous not only for its fine art, scenic vistas, and charming way of life, but also for its cuisine. The hotel's Papadopoli restaurant is housed in an unusual winter garden dining area featuring 36 species of tropical plants, delivering delectable Mediterranean and regional cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers fish, pasta, traditional Venetian specialities, and an extensive selection of Italian wines. Featuring local and fresh ingredients, the Papadopoli restaurant caters to guests desiring Venice’s finest dining. Guests can also relax with a drink or aperitif in the Salotto Veneziano cafe-bar, which is host to exhibitions and live music sessions.

A kaleidoscope of opportunities, Venice offers an infinite array of amusement, culture, and relaxation --from inviting beaches to prestigious museums and exclusive shops. A lively merry-go-round of entertainment and events in the romantic landscape of the lagoon. Venice is virtually an open-air museum where each street corner is a masterpiece. The Ducal Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. The Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs, the old ghetto and the Rialto Bridge, and so much more.

There are great number of museums and collections: Palazzo Grassi, Ca' Rezzonico, Ca' d'Oro, the Guggenheim Collection, the Correr Museum, Fortuny Palace, and the Accademia Gallery. Or you can view sculptures, tapestries, paintings, old lace, and the works of Tiepolo and Tintoretto. The hotel has a private boat, which is available for transfers to tourist sites in Venice or other nearby excursions further. The attractions of the city are all in easy reach with the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square both within three kilometres. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 15 kilometres away and can be reached by car in approximately 20 minutes.

A 18th century gem overlooking the magical Tolentini Canal in Venice, the Sofitel Venezia is a captivating pied-à-terre from which to venture out on your Venetian journey.