The Minotel San Giorgio is a stylish base from which to explore Venice. Situated within walking distance of St Mark's Square, this refurbished Gothic palazzo offers a marvellous mix of old Venetian style and modern comforts. Hotel San Giorgio, Venice
An affordable hotel in the historic and artistic heart of Venice - the Hotel Caprera is in the ancient Cannaregio district (sestiere). Nearby sights in this quarter first laid out a thousand years ago include Europe's original Jewish Ghetto, the Scuola Grand di San Rocco and the Ca' Foscari university area. Hotel Caprera, Venice
Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo is a charming hotel in Venice, with bags of character ideally located close to the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. There are ten exquisitely decorated and comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, satellite , internet connection, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo, Venice
This large, modern hotel close to Venice has an excellent location directly on the wide, sandy beach at Lido di Jesolo. The cities of Venice and Trieste are both within easy reach from here and the resort itself has a fantastic range of facilities including a wide range of restaurants, nightclubs and shops as well as watersports. Hotel Cesare Augustus, Venice
Set near Padua, in northern Italy, the Hotel Garden Terme is a wonderful four-star spa resort set in its own attractive grounds: this Italian hotel lies in the elegant old spa town of Montegrotto Terme. Hotel Garden Terme, Padua
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You'll be spoilt for choice at this five-star Venice hotel. It is the perfect place for sports lovers and those looking to relax; for gourmands, there are three restaurants to decide between. The Westin Excelsior is located on the Lido, with its long sandy beaches and great sports facilities. Hotel Excelsior, Venice
Hotel Villa Stucky is set in a charming nineteenth-century villa in the little town of Mogliano Veneto, which itself lies between Treviso and Mestre. The city of Venice is within easy reach of this Veneto hotel. There are 26 attractive, spacious rooms, all with palatial en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, internet connection point and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Villa Stucky, Treviso
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Villa Crispi is a small, elegant hotel in a quiet residential corner of Mestre. There are nine comfortable, well-equipped rooms, all with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection, CD/DVD player, safety deposit box and minibar. Villa Crispi, Venice
