The Best Canal Hotels in Venice

Venice, Italy can be described as romantic, artistic, and a must-see location for the world traveler. Venice has winding and narrow streets and is set between islands connected by bridges. Venice's main street is the Grand Canal - which begins at the train station lagooon and travels in an S shape through Venice, ending at the Canal of San Marco at Piazza San Marco. The cities most important waterway features an assortment of watercraft including rowboats, water buses to barges piled high with cargo, and the infamous Venice gandola's.

One of the must-do's in Venice is traveling the Grand Canal by boat or gondola - and these hotels chosen by Five Star Alliance are the best luxury hotels on the canal in Venice. Exceptional views and atmosphere envelope these fine properties.