Al Ponte Antico, Venice

The hotel sits in a 14th-century palace directly on the Grand Canal, with its private terrace offering an exclusive view of the Rialto Bridge. San Marco Square is a 10-minute walk away, and the Rialto Bridge is steps from the entrance. The private wharf allows guests to arrive by water taxi and dock at the hotel's own landing.

Each of the 9 rooms is themed after famous Venetian bridges and furnished with chandeliers, tapestries, and antique decor. Guests can choose from room types including a Junior Suite with Canal View that has floor-to-ceiling windows above the water. All rooms include air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom with bathrobe and slippers.

Breakfast is served daily on the terrace overlooking the Grand Canal and includes homemade pastries baked by owner Barbara, eggs cooked to order by owner Matteo, and local specialties. The buffet offers fresh juices, homemade cakes, and pastries. Guests can also enjoy an aperitivo on the terrace in the afternoon, with drinks from the 24-hour bar.

The family-run hotel has a 24-hour front desk with staff who greet every guest by name upon arrival and throughout their stay. The owners, Matteo and Barbara, provide a personal tour of the hotel and are available at breakfast to offer recommendations. Additional staff members like Alex, Oliver, Gigi, and Giuseppe arrange dinner reservations, provide hand-drawn maps, and secure opera tickets.

The hotel has its own private wharf on the Grand Canal, where guests can be dropped off directly by water taxi from Marco Polo Airport or Santa Lucia Train Station. The hotel arranges private water taxis and airport transfers, with the owner meeting guests at the dock. After checkout, guests can walk 1.1 miles to the train station along a flat route.

Location: On the Grand Canal, steps from Rialto Bridge

Views: Private terrace overlooking the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge

Rooms: 9 rooms themed after Venetian bridges, including Junior Suite with Canal View

Dining: Homemade breakfast with pastries baked by owner, eggs cooked to order

Service: Staff know guests by name, 24-hour front desk

Transport: Private wharf for water taxi access, airport transfers arranged