ALBERGO BASILEA

DESCRIPTION

• Rooms : 30, Classic Hotel, Picturesque location, Historical building, Characterful interiors.

• Albergo Basilea occupies a characteristic 17th-century building in the artistic and historic heart of Venice, set in a very quiet location among a landscape of shimmering canals, narrow, beautiful streets and bell towers. Part of the hotel faces onto the Rio Marin, a typical Venetian canal, so that you can soak up the magical atmosphere of this city from your hotel, watching the gondolas gracefully drift by. Inside, carefully colour-coordinated rooms with voluminous curtains, rich fabrics, and period-style furniture create a feeling of peace and antique charm. The staff on reception will be more than happy to help with requests and offer advice on how best to explore Venice, and the hotel is particularly well located for public transport with major vaporetto stops nearby. If you're keen to get out of Venice and explore the Veneto region for the day, you are also very close to the railway station.

• Each room in the Albergo Basilea is decorated in period style with rich fabrics and carpets, and reconciles the atmosphere and elegance of the 18th century with modern comfort. All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite television, and a private bathroom with shower. Rooms are brightly lit, thanks to large windows, and rooms for non-smokers are available on request. If you feel like switching off or simply sitting down with a guidebook, on the ground floor there is a comfortable television room with easy chairs, as well as an attractive dining room. A full Continental breakfast is served in an annex just opposite the hotel, while a choice of restaurants can be found in the surrounding area.

• Albergo Basilea is situated in a quieter part of Venice, though not too far from the city's main attractions and sights. You are about 10 minutes from the Rialto Bridge, and about 15 minutes from Piazza San Marco. You are particularly well located for public transport. Santa Lucia railway station is just three minutes' walk away, while the main bus terminal is just five minutes from the hotel – from there you can get a bus to Marco Polo International Airport in about 20 minutes. Treviso Airport is about an hour away by bus.