This 3-star Venice hotel is on Calle dei Fabbri, in the bustling heart of the downtown, near St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Recently renovated, the Antica Locanda Al Gambero offers spacious, comfortable non-smoking rooms, each with private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, direct-dial telephone and coffee/tea making facilities. Antica Locanda al Gambero, Venice
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
This elegant family-run hotel in Venice is situated very close to St Mark's (Piazza San Marco) on an elegant, pedestrianised street. Venice's Hotel Torino has 37 atmospheric rooms in three separate buildings, all decorated in elegant, historic style. Hotel Torino, Venice
This recently renovated hotel in Mestre is conveniently located just a little way out of the city centre, close to the Via Miranese motorway/highway exit and around 15 minutes' drive from Marco Polo airport. Hotel Nuova Mestre, Venice
The Elite Hotel Residence is in Mestre just 9km from the city of Venice. There are 85 comfortable, modern rooms, each with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and internet connection. Family rooms and cots are available and children under six stay free. Elite Hotel Residence, Venice
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Hotel Adua is a charming B & B-style hotel in Venice. Housed in an attractive seventeenth-century palazzo, the hotel is in a pleasant location just a stone's throw from the mainline railway station. There are 13 simply furnished rooms, either with private en-suite bathroom or shared facilities. Hotel Adua, Venice
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
Venice's Hotel Scandinavia offers guests a wonderful romantic experience in an ancient Venetian palazzo, whose origins are believed to be around one thousand years old. There are 33 large, comfortable rooms, thoughtfully decorated and each with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Scandinavia, Venice
