Hotel Palazzo Stern, Venice, Italy – save 74%

The Grand Canal in Venice has provided the inspiration for some of the most famous pieces of art from Canaletto to Guardi as well as some of the world’s most iconic photographs. It’s a major water-traffic corridor that has long bewitched great authors from Marco Polo to Henry James and provided an integral backdrop to classic movies. So to get the full Venice experience, there’s no better place to stay than on the canal itself where you can breakfast on the banks and sip Negroni cocktails from the rooftop overlooking the city’s Gothic bell towers. This rare treat allows you to sleep and dine in a stunning palace directly overlooking the canal. The Palazzo Stern, a boutique hotel in the Dorsoduro district, was built in the 20th century but has sections dating back to the 15th century. Packed with antiques, sculptures, crystal chandeliers and sumptuous curtains, the hotel recalls some of the best scenes in literature – an elegant Milly Theale in The Wings of a Dove reclining on her chaise or Charles Ryder in Brideshead Revisited experiencing the glamorous life of the Marchmain family. But there’s nothing stuffy about Palazzo Stern. In your private space, you’ll find flatscreen TVs and newly updated bathroom suites. On the first floor, you'll find a bar with an outside terrace and views of the Gran Canal, while on the rooftop terrace, there's a Jacuzzi INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (this can be booked and used for a fee).The location is ideal for those looking to escape the crowds. The Dorsoduro district, historically the enclave of art and learning, is quiet but has enough lively pockets to keep you intrigued and entertained. The Ca' Foscari University of Venice is nearby so it’s no surprise that it has become the neighbourhood in which fashionable young Venetians drink campari spritzers and listen to live music. To see what's included, please select the offers below…. more

£136.00