This hotel in Venice (Venezia) has been run by the Messner family since 1940 and has become well known for its outstanding Venetian cuisine. The 40-room building has great views over both the canals at the front and the garden at the back of the hotel, where children can enjoy the outdoor play area. Hotel Messner, Venice
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is well placed for the city's rail and road terminals but also for many of the old town's attractions and sights. Based on the first floor up of a 16th century Venetian palazzo, the Locanda Sant'Agostin is decorated in the traditional style after a major refurbishment in 2001. Hotel Locanda Sant'Agostin, Venice
This Venice hotel is in Calle Frezzeria, one of the most famous streets in the heart of the city. Just a few metres from St Mark's Square, the Hotel Casanova has 50 rooms that, in total, can accommodate up to 90 guests. Hotel Casanova, Venice
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is a great example of 14th century Venetian Gothic architecture, and was fully restored in 2000, complete with Italian marble staircase. Hotel Palazzo Priuli, Venice
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is an original 15th century building that has recently been refurbished and updated to give guests every modern comfort. The Locanda Del Ghetto, Venice has an internet centre for the use of all guests, and an outdoor patio where breakfast is served each morning during the summer months. Locanda del Ghetto, Venice
This Venice hotel, just three minutes' walk from the Piazzale Roma, is perhaps the only 2-star hotel that overlooks the majestic Grand Canal. Air-conditioned in summer, the Airone Hotel has 13 spacious rooms, many with canal or garden views, private bath, telephone and TV. Hotel Airone, Venice
Step just off the tourist trail and discover the real Venice ... La Locanda di Orsaria is a fine hotel in the old quarter of Canareggio. This is the part of Venice that was the original Ghetto, back in the Middle Ages, and is historically fascinating. La Locanda di Orsaria, Venice
The Hotel Giardinetto, Venice (Venezia) is a charming hotel on the Venice Lido - just ten minutes' boat ride from Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square). You have a relaxing retreat yet within minutes can be exploring the Palazzo Ducale, Basilica di San Marco, the Accademia, and the dozens more unmissable sights of this enticing city. Hotel Giardinetto, Venice
