‘Private Dock, Oldest Hotel in City’

Baglioni Hotel Luna is in central Venice just 100 yards from St. Mark’s Square and is the oldest hotel in the city. There is an award-winning restaurant called Canova which serves international cuisine and a buffet breakfast is served each morning. The hotel has its own private dock where you can arrive or leave on a gondola or boat and the water bus stops just 50 yards away.

'Old-World Venice, Reimagined'

Sat on Giudecca Island, just a five-minute boat ride from the beating heart of Venice, Belmond Hotel Cipriani is home to an addictive blend of classic Venetian charm and modern luxury. Established in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani - the founder of the famed Harry’s Bar, the hotel is claimed to be the home of the Bellini, and has long been a haven for travellers seeking both privacy and that wonderful proximity to the city's iconic landmarks. Its 95 rooms and suites, many with private balconies or terraces, provide sweeping views of the lagoon, St. Mark’s Square, and even the distant Dolomites. 

The Casanova Gardens - where Venice’s most notorious lover once kept his secret rendezvous - remain a sanctuary of citrus groves, shaded paths, and quiet seclusion. At their heart lies the city’s largest private swimming pool. It's saltwater depths are heated, making it feel a world apart from the crowds across the lagoon. Dining is just as seductive: Michelin-starred Oro, guided by the creative brilliance of Massimo Bottura, celebrates Venetian flavours with Bottura’s trademark imagination. Beyond the table, guests can unwind with bespoke treatments at the hotel’s wellness centre or step aboard from the private marina for an intimate trip across the lagoon.

‘Central Location, Heritage Setting’

A gem of a Venetian hotel occupying a location rich in history on Riva degli Schiavoni with just a short walk to the heart of the city with artisan shops, outdoor cafes and water-taxis. Within the hotel itself you will find an award-winning café and gourmet restaurant, both with stunning views from a high level across to the Adriatic and Grand Canal. Rooms and suites at Hotel Danieli embrace the heritage of both the building itself and its privileged location with original features, sumptuous fabrics and a choice of Venetian, Baroque and Gothic décor.

'Golden Age Travel for the Modern Day'

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the sort of experience that strips luxury back to its essentials: atmosphere, service and a sense of theatre. Its original midnight-blue carriages (restored ahead of the 1982 relaunch) and Art Deco interiors speak to the 1930s golden age, yet the experience feels remarkably current in its ability to turn a journey into true theatre. Departure begins in London aboard the Belmond British Pullman, with a champagne brunch to Calais, before you board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express itself here. That's where the adventure truly begins. The route winds spectacularly through France, the snow-capped Swiss Alps, Austria and the Italian Dolomites before concluding in Venice.

Evenings are the moment the atmosphere really shifts up a gear. It's when the Orient Express lives up to its revered name. Black tie is expected, dinner is a four-course affair crafted to rival Europe’s finest restaurants, and the bar car - alive with live piano music and classic cocktails - feels like an intimate salon travelling at a fantastic 80 miles an hour. It’s a rare experience where history, heritage, and modern hospitality align perfectly, creating a journey that is as much about the scene onboard as the landscapes passing outside.