Baglioni Hotel Luna

The completely refurbished 5-star Baglioni Hotel Luna is situated on a quiet street just off the Piazza San Marco and on a small canal opposite the Royal Gardens. A private berth allows gondolas and water taxis to pull up to the entrance of the hotel. Marco Polo Tessera Airport is 40 minutes by water taxi, directly to the hotel landing.On the site of what has been a hotel since the Middle Ages, it dates from 1118 as the former home of the Templar Knights, while living in the "Serenissima" Republic and later as "Locanda della Luna" since 1574.The present building has been completely refurbished both inside and outside.

The hotel’s 91 air-conditioned rooms and suites are traditionally decorated with original period-style furniture, fabric-covered walls and chandeliers. Some have balustraded terraces with views over either the side canal or the Grand Canal.Guestrooms feature safe deposit boxes, satellite television, radio, minibar and telephones.Bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers, plush towels, shaving mirror, telephone and attractive amenities.

The award-winning Canova restaurant is recognized as one of the finest in all Venice and offers a sumptuous selection of traditional Venetian dishes and wines, in an ambience of refined elegance. The exquisite Marco Polo Ballroom serves full buffet breakfast amidst 18th Century painting and frescoes of the Gianbattista Tiepolo school. The Venetian-style bar overlooks the small canal beside the hotel.

Excursions and guided sightseeing tours are available and can be arranged through the Concierge Desk. St. Mark’s Square is just a few steps away and shopping is also close by. Small meetings can be held in the refined meeting saloons.