Al Ponte Antico HotelvsResidenza D'Epoca San Cassiano
Al Ponte Antico Hotel and Hotel San Cassiano - Residenza d'Epoca Ca' Favaretto are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Al Ponte Antico Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel San Cassiano - Residenza d'Epoca Ca' Favaretto. Al Ponte Antico Hotel comes in at #4 in Venice with approval from 8 sources such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
Al Ponte Antico Hotel
Cannaregio 5768, Calle dell'Aseo, 30131 Venezia Italy
From $273/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Al Ponte Antico has taken the traditional Venetian hotel design idiom and run with it to create a baroque extravaganza."
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You'll need to book well ahead to secure one of the seven rooms or suites in this extremely popular hotel.
Fodor's
"This 16th-century palace inn has lined its Gothic windows with tiny white lights, creating an inviting glow that's emblematic of the hospitality and sumptuous surroundings that await you inside." Full review
Rough Guide
"This extremely plush four-star residenza, a few metres upstream of the Rialto Bridge, is one of the best small hotels in the city."
Time Out
"In a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, with views over the Rialto bridge, Al Ponte Antico's exquisite little balcony overlooks the water, as do some doubles and suites." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Guests get plenty of personal attention at this intimate, family-managed property, and the free breakfast includes homemade pastries, crepes, eggs, fruit, and cold cuts." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A smiling host greets you at the padded, golden reception desk and whisks you up large, unabashedly lavish rooms with enough gilt to satisfy Louis XIV." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A joyful pastiche of Venetian style both in its bedrooms...and in the central living room which gives on to a delightful balcony with a view over the Grand Canal and bridge." Full review
Afar Magazine
"We've stayed at the Hotel Al Ponte Antico now three times, and love it for the staff and location but the highlight is the patio: sitting out and having cappuccini in the morning and wine at sunset." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Once you recover from the surprise that staff magically knows your first name from the moment you arrive, you’ll be bowled over by the décor." Full review
Frommer's
"Yes it’s expensive, but this is one of the most exclusive hotels in Venice, steps from the Rialto Bridge, with a private wharf on the Grand Canal—to indulge your James Bond fantasy, look no further" Full review
Residenza D'Epoca San Cassiano
Santa Croce 2232, 30135 Venice
From $43/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Call this place a moderate splurge choice, which gets two stars for its location and views." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Elegance and attention to service are trademarks."
Rough Guide
"Beautiful four-star with some rooms looking across the Canal Grande towards the Ca’ d’Oro. Has very helpful staff, a nice courtyard garden and a grand entrance hall."
Time Out
"Rooms are, on the whole, quite elegant. The airy breakfast room has huge windows overlooking the canal and there is a tiny but charming veranda right on the water." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Its canal-front setting is certainly a highlight, with nearly all tourists attractions within walking distance --though it's not the easiest hotel to find on foot." Full review