| Description: | Hotel Al Ponte Antico Venice, Italy. This 14th Century former palace that now hosts this thoroughly charming hotel is classified as a Venetian landmark building. The owners of the hotel strove, with success, to keep intact the palace's natural beauty and therefore used only natural materials with characteristics true of the Venetian style. Terraces with views overlooking the Grand Canal (unique for a hotel in Venice), leave guests breathless.... Each guestroom bares the name of a famous Venetian bridge: Ponte di Rialto, Ponte delle Guglie, Ponte degli Scalzi, Ponte dell' Accademia, etc ... The guestroom walls are covered by prestigious fabrics and the furniture is in Louis XV style. Particular attention is also paid to modern comforts: direct dial phone, portable p.c./internet plug, safe, satellite colour TV, radio, minibar, hair dryer, hydro-massage, air conditioning, heating, bathrobe and slippers. Room service is available along with your favorite newspaper. The Hotel Al Ponte Antico is situated a stone's throw away from the Rialto Bridge, in Venice's historic center and with public transport within a few meters (ACTV Boat 1 and 82) from the front doors. Guests will also find a first-rate staff that will give you all the assistance you need, from booking an exhibition or concert tickets to boat excursions in the Venetian lagoon. |