The Westin Europa and Regina is a historic hotel that links together five restored buildings dating back to the 17th to 19th centuries. Situated right on Venice's Grand Canal, it is 250 meters from San Marco Square and opposite the church of Santa Maria della Salute.

The 185 guestrooms are decorated in traditional Venetian style and some have canal views. All are air conditioned and include satellite television, minibars, dial up Internet access, and direct dial phones in the rooms and in the bathrooms.

During the summer, the hotel offers complimentary shuttle boat service to its sister properties on the Lido, where there are beaches, tennis, golf and boating.

The hotel restaurant with its canal view and romantic atmosphere serves Venetian cuisine and regional dishes. The piano bar is set on a terrace overlooking the Bacino di San Marco and serves a variety of snacks and cocktails. The 24-hour concierge desk is available to help guests with any special needs.

Internet access and airport transportation are available for a surcharge. The hotel is only 200 meters from the Doge's Palace and the famous Bridge of Sighs.

The Rialto Bridge, one of Venice's landmark attractions, is 900 meters away.