Hotel Rio, Venice

Hotel Rio is a hotel in Castello, in the centre of Venice and near Venice Biennale. Its attractive design and location still make it a solid pick. Many vaporetti-water buses tie up a bridge-free walk from the hotel. It's set a four-minute walk from the Bridge of Sighs. Multi-line water taxis run to endless city sights from here. The 18 rooms, ranging from singles to four-person lodgings, are spread over four adjoining buildings in a city where bridged canals can mean hauling luggage through maze-like streets. Exposed rough stone and wood beams are atmospheric inside, although the steep staircase entrance is a sign of more to come.

Cozy rooms are outfitted in an elegant white and silver palette. Each room has a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and an electric kettle. They come with cubicle showers, bidets, toiletries, towels, and hairdryers, and gilded mirrors. All guestrooms have perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Every room at this hotel has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will have to go to reach rooms in the 'dépendence'. Each room here will provide you with a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer. WiFi is free. This larger room features a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer. WiFi is free.

The peach-painted hotel sits on a small square that's busy, though less swamped than San Marco. Common space is limited to a lovely lounge with wood floors, white dining sets, hanging circle lights, and shimmering gold-patterned and silver walls. The sophisticated lounge has several two-person tables, as well as free tea and Nespresso-dispensed coffee throughout the day and night. The property offers free tea and Nespresso coffee in a bright lounge. A fridge selling beverages by the front desk offers cold refreshments.

Hotel Rio offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, luggage storage and shops. Guests make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Hotel Rio featuring free WiFi throughout the property.

Hotel Rio is located in Venice Biennale, which attracts thousands of visitors each year for its Pavilions of contemporary art or architecture, offering its exhibition venues and gardens. Landmarks nearby: Church of San Giorgio Maggiore - 1 km, Rialto Bridge - 0.5 km, Peggy Guggenheim Collection - 2 km, Basilica di San Marco - 1 km, St Mary of the Friars Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari - 1 km, Ala Napoleonica - 1 km, Ponte di Rialto - 1 km, Canal Grande - 1 km