The Restaurant at Hotel Ai Reali di Venezia

"An inviting restaurant and bar both have canal views; a top floor spa offers the rare features of a pool, whirlpool, and sauna"

"This hotel bills itself as high-end boutique, but the staff is genuinely helpful and attentive, and the hotel boasts a few extra amenities, including a surprisingly delicious and affordable full-service restaurant (try the lobster tagliatelle for US$20), late-night room service, and a not-too small spa with a whirlpool, sauna, steam room, Vichy showers and options for couples' treatments (US$25 entrance fee per person)"