Centrally located and set in a converted 13th century Venetian palace, the Hotel Palazzo Vitturi is just 200 metres from St Mark's Square. The hotel building retains many original features, and restored works of art are on display.

The nine air conditioned guestrooms feature original period details such as beamed ceilings and parquet floors, and have decor in white and gold tones. All include minibars, satellite television, direct dial phones and safes.

Guests can start the day with breakfast in the hotel's dining room. Daily newspapers are available for browsing in the bar or lounge, and guests can relax with drinks on the roof terrace. Room service is on offer between certain hours, and the hotel also has a fax service, disabled facilities and a left luggage room.

Those interested in sightseeing can use the Internet to plan an itinerary, and multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can advise on the numerous local attractions. Thehotel overlooks Campo Santa Maria Formosa, with its lovely church and square, while the Rialto Bridge is a kilometre from the hotel.

Venice Marco Polo airport is 15 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 75 minutes.