Sofitel VENICE MODERATE HOTEL

Address: Santa Croce 245
Neighborhood: Santa Croce
City: Venice
Phone: 011-39-041-710-400
Website: www.sofitel.com

Though part of an international chain, the five-star Sofitel Venice feels much more like a unique boutique hotel than a impersonal corporate property. Set on the Tolentini canal in the heart of the city (and not far from main railway station), this 100-room hotel makes guests feel like staying a while. Cream-colored walls blend perfectly with the ornate 18th-century-style furniture, while the flat-screen TVs (with satellite) and a well-stocked mini bars add a comfy touch of the 21st century. The in-house eatery, Papadopoli, serves up Venetian cuisine with flare.