Location. Family run for four generations, the Hotel Saturnia & International in Venice, Italy, is 250 metres from St Mark's Square and the Grand Canal. The hotel faces one of Venice's widest streets, where shops include Bulgari, Prada and Gucci. Vallaresso waterbus stop is 200 metres away and the hotel is 13 kilometres from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Hotel Features. The Hotel Saturnia & International is set in a 14th century palazzo, with a terracotta exterior, green shutters and balconies. Venetian touches such as carved wood, marble and Murano glass are displayed throughout the hotel. There is a sunbathing terrace on the fourth floor, with panoramic Venice views. The hotel offers direct access to the canal.

Modelled on the dining room of a Renaissance era ship, the candelit La Caravella restaurant serves traditional Venetian specialities and seafood. The interior features marble floors, leather chairs and a large safe from the original La Caravella ship. In summer, the courtyard offers alfresco dining. The adjoining La Caravalla Bar features a vintage wine bottle showcase and wood panelled walls. Complimentary breakfasts and room service are available.

The hotel offers conference rooms and complimentary use of two computers with high speed Internet access.

Guests receive complimentary passes to a fitness centre 400 metres from the hotel.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Saturnia & International's 93 climate controlled guestrooms feature satellite television, laptop safes, minibars, desks and dial up Internet ports. Interiors range from Art Deco to classic Venetian styles and rooms have opening windows. Most bathrooms feature tub/shower combinations and all offer bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. This 14th century Venice palazzo was originally built for Vettor Pisani, a Venetian Republic navy commander during the merchant trading wars with Genoa.