The Hotel Locanda Ovidius overlooks the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, by the Rialto Bridge. The hotel is 100 metres from Loredan Palace, and within 250 metres of Venice's markets. St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) are 600 metres away. The closest water bus stop is Rialto. The Hotel Locanda Ovidius is furnished in an 18th century Venetian style. Concierge staff offer sightseeing advice and can exchange currencies. The hotel has two canal view balconies, and a sitting room furnished with Murano glass chandeliers, mirrors and Venetian artworks. Dial up Internet connections are available in public areas.Drinks are served in the hotel's lounge, and can be taken out onto one of the balconies. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served in the bright breakfast room, which opens onto the second floor balcony. Room service is available (surcharge).Guests receive a complimentary excursion to Murano Island, where the hotel's chandeliers are made.

The trip includes private return by water taxi, and entry to a glass factory.The Hotel Locanda Ovidius's 15 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated with Murano glass chandeliers, paintings of Venice and cream and gold carved wood interiors. Rooms have satellite television, minibars and safes. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations.

Gondolas depart from Riva del Vin, below the hotel, taking guests around Venice's main attractions.