Accommodations in Venice

• Hotel rating: Superior

Sina Palazzo Sant’Angelo, s a 4-star boutique hotel situated on the Grand Canal between the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square with private boat access and an exclusive entrance directly onto the Grand Canal. The hotel has retained the original 18th-century Venetian furnishings, marbles and decorations. Each room features classical Venetian silk wall coverings.

• Hotel rating: Exceptional

Located 3 minutes' walk from St Mark's square, the Hotel Bauer Palazzo is one of Venice's most renowned hotels. Housed in a converted 18th-century palazzo, the interiors of the hotel are rich in marble and traditional Venetian colours. The hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.