The Bar/Lounge at The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

"The hotel’s ground-floor Bar Longhi, which takes its name from the paintings by 18th-century Venetian master Pietro Longhi that hang within, and its adjacent restaurant, Club del Doge, have been glam gathering places for decades, not just for their cuisine and cocktails but for their Grand Canal views and chic clientele"

" Its 82 rooms reflect hundreds of years of Venetian history, style, and culture, while Acqua di Parma toiletries, free Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, and flat-screen TVs keep rooms modern"

"It was the 16th-century palace of Doge Andrea Gritti, whose portrait graces one of the antiques-filled lounges, and everyone who is anyone has stayed here over the centuries, from international royalty to captains of industry, literary giants, and rock stars"

") The most-requested units are the four Venetian Rooms on each floor, with swirling baroque styling, hand-painted walls, superb art and original furnishings"

"  • Floating on the Grand Canal like a private yacht, The Riva Lounge doesn’t just offer incredibly romantic views, it provides an intimate look into the city (especially at night)"