Hotel Canal Grande

This hotel on the Grande canal was just stunning! I felt like we were staying at the Ritz Carlton, even though we only paid €95 for a night in late December. Our room was beautifully decorated in Venetian decor accented with a gorgeous Italian fresco in between two windows overlooking a cute street near the water. The minibar came complete with water, snacks and Prosecco in case you didn’t have enough at dinner! The photos online didn’t reveal the bar and seating area downstairs which was a nice surprise considering the incomparable view of Venice from the private seating area in the lobby.

Please be aware that flooding in the area is common during certain times of year. We were in for quite the surprise when by breakfast time, the tide had past the hotel entrance and streets in the neighborhood. Without boots, depending on the severity of the tide, you may be stranded at the hotel until tide recedes in late morning or early afternoon. Luckily, the hotel staff (who were spectacular) let us borrow a pair of boots so my husband could go buy us two disposable pairs for us to continue our day on foot. We didn’t want to buy real boots since they would not fit in our luggage. Only problem is both of our temporary boots got tears in them which cost us valuable time exploring the city. NONE of this is the hotel’s fault, but it was an important part of our experience worth sharing. It’s all part of the adventure to Venice. Would DEFINITIVELY recommend this gorgeous hotel.

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