Location, location, location — you can’t beat being sandwiched between Piazza San Marco and Rialto.

Lobby is airy and open, with all-white seating and palmy plants. Crisp rooms (also done up in whites), rock wood floors and free WiFi.

Generous size and modern furnishings so rooms live like home, only with housekeeping.

Tucked among artisan shops, it’s bedazzled with Rezzonico chandeliers and other posh touches.

Elegant 18th-century style abounds – all heavy drapes and velvety pillows and fancy mirrors.

Nestled on the hills just outside the city and only a 10-min drive from the centre.

Fab location on the south side of the Grand Canal, directly across from Santa Lucia station.

Mere steps away from the historical sights and shops. Your bag-carrying arms will be ever so grateful.

Mere minutes from the train station and steps from the bus stop, which makes coming and going a breeze.

Sophisticated hotel ideally situated steps from the railway station, getting you to the ancient city within minutes.

Exquisite Venetian-style accents in these 17th-century digs ups the elegance ante.

Tucked away in the Dorsoduro district – the ‘real’ Venice, full of shops, restos and artisan boutiques – plus the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

An updated spin on ornate classic Venetian – even the breakfast room is fancy.

Location, location, location — you can’t beat being sandwiched between Piazza San Marco and Rialto.

Steps from Rialto Bridge.

This former monastery expertly combines old-school appeal (like wood-beam ceilings) with modern amenities.