Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice

The hotel is located in the Santa Croce sestiere of Venice. Within a 25-minute walk, you'll find numerous sights including the Frari Church, Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square.

The Venice Santa Lucia train station (aross the Grand Canal) is within walking distance.

By plane: London to Venice takes 2 hours, after which, an airport boat (or water taxi) takes over an hour to the hotel. Book flights to Venice.

A classic Venetian style hotel with understated luxury - expect stucco walls, pastel colours and mirrored panels. Comfy chairs and low tables invite you to linger at the bar to try bartender Enrico's cocktails or a coffee.

Despite being a small hotel, there are plenty of staff and all are keen to help you with anything you may require, including recommendations of what to do in the local area.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Free Wi-Fi

Some rooms are decorated in typical 17th-century Venetian style, while others are more contemporary - but all rooms have the same mod cons: high-speed Wi-Fi, safe and satellite TV.

Room types: Classic, Superior, Patio-Garden, Family, Junior Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi

Enjoy Venetian and Italian cuisine at La Cupola - the lobster spaghetti is a must. When the sun goes down, Top Of The Carlton Sky Lounge is the place to be.

La Cupola: sophisticated, classic Venetian cuisine. Open daily for dinner.

Carlton Café: dolci, gelato, coffee and world-class cocktails.

Top Of The Carlton Sky Lounge: panoramic terrrace restaurant, Venetian and Mediterranean cuisine. Open seasonally, May-Sep.