Hotel Danieli Venice

Five Lavish Hotels In Venice

(CNN) -- Venice is romantic and unforgettable on any budget, but it can be dazzling if you are willing to splurge.

Open your wallet wide -- very wide -- and you'll find suites with stunning views of the Grand Canal, poshly furnished rooms fit for a royal and Murano glass chandeliers to light up your night.

No wonder some of the world's richest and most famous tourists feel right at home when they come to the City of Water.

"It's a magical place," said Joyce Falcone, owner of The Italian Concierge, who travels to Venice about twice a year -- drawn, like many people, by its unique ambiance, color and history.

We asked Falcone; Venice native Roberto Agostini of Precision Travel; and Andrea Sertoli, president of Select Italy, to pick their favorite luxury Venice hotels. Here are some of their recommendations.

Hotel Cipriani

Located on the tip of Giudecca Island, this hotel has it all, Sertoli said, calling it elegant, stylish and romantic.

Stay in the main building or the Palazzo Vendramin, a 15th-century residence near the hotel. Both offer opulent rooms and suites, including the Palladio Suite, which has a private dock and sweeping views over the Venetian lagoon through floor-to-ceiling windows.

The hotel is one of only two in Venice to offer a swimming pool, Agostini said, while the surrounding gardens can be used for weddings and receptions. And come September, the Cipriani fills up with movie stars and celebrities in town for the Venice Film Festival.

But the hotel always manages to maintain an aura of serenity.

"It's laid back because it's away from the madness of St. Mark's [Square]. ... They also have a great pool and grounds, which is pretty novel in Venice with land at a premium," Falcone said.

"A lot of people think St. Mark's Square is the spot to be. For me, it's just way too crowded. I would prefer to be away where it's quiet and just go there when you feel like it, but then be able to escape to your gorgeous, luxurious hotel that's away from all of that."

Rates for a junior suite start at about $2,450 per night.

Hotel Danieli

If you do want to stay in the center of it all, the Danieli is a stunning option. Located next to Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, it is just steps away from St. Mark's Square.

Hotel Danieli Venice

Overview of the Hotel: This hotel features spacious and air conditioned rooms with original antiques and Murano glass chandeliers and quipped with an LCD satellite TV, free mineral water, as well as a bathrobe and slippers. They have views over typical Venetian streets, canals or the lagoon. It also has a rooftop restaurant, the Terrazza Danieli that serves traditional Italian cuisine. Meals and drinks can be enjoyed out on the terrace, open from June until September. The 3 separate properties of this hotel, each dates back to 14th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The buildings are connected by covered bridges. The hotel overlooks the lagoon, and has an excellent location close to St. Mark’s Square. The nearest Vaporetto (water bus) stop is just a 2-minute walk away, giving you easy access to Santa Lucia Station.

Amenities at the Hotel: Facilities provided include Restaurant, bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Airconditioning. Services provided include Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, and Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Car Hire, and Fax/Photocopying. Wi-fi is available in public areas and costs EUR 15 per 24 hours. Wired internet is available in the business centre and costs EUR 15 per 24 hours. No parking available.

Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 15:00 hours and the Check out time is until 12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot. One older child or adult is charged EUR 125 per night and person in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel. Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, and CartaSi. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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