Boscolo Hotel Bellini

This hotel is at the foot of the Scalzi Bridge, spanning the Grand Canal. A huge, pale-blue chandelier of Murano glass is suspended over the lobby, which has a gleaming marble floor of green and cream. Freshly cut flowers are artfully arranged. The hotel’s aristocratic past, choice location in the Cannaregio district, and proximity to the train station make it popular with sophisticated travelers from Europe and the United States.

Amenity highlights: Created from two 17th-century homes, the hotel features a rooftop terrace with views of the Grand Canal, Scalzi Bridge, and the copper dome of the S. Croce Church. The breakfast room has sliding-glass panels that open to a garden, where guests can enjoy their meal in summer.

Insider tip: The hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from the Ghetto, the Jewish quarter established in the 16th century. A maze of narrow streets with five historic synagogues and a museum, the Ghetto is a quiet place for strolling, contemplation, and escaping the crowds.

ADDRESS
Rio Lista Di Spagna
Venice, 30121
Italy
Nearest major airport:
Venice, Italy (VCE-Marco Polo)

DINING
Breakfast Room – Murano-glass chandeliers, chairs upholstered in gold velvet. Wall of Liberty-glass panels opens to a small terrace and garden, available for dining in summer.
Bar Canaletto – Exposed beams, large Murano-glass chandelier, green-and-cream marble floor. Armchairs upholstered in green silk, four marble-topped tables. Drinks and snacks served from late morning until late night.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
La Colombina
Antico Pignolo
Trattoria Vittoria

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In historical district
In city center
Water nearby

NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST
Jewish Ghetto – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Ca’ d’Oro – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Scuola Grande di S. Rocco (gallery) – 1 km (0.5 mile)
S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Basilica – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Ca’ Pesaro Museum of Modern Art – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Rialto Bridge – 1.5 km (1 mile)
St Mark’s Square – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Doge’s Palace – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Bridge of Sighs – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Accademia Gallery – 2 km (1.25 miles)
Scuola di S. Giorgio degli Schiavoni – 2 km (1.25 miles)
Peggy Guggenheim Museum – 3 km (1.75 miles)
S. Giorgio Maggiore Church – 3 km (1.75 miles)
La Fenice (opera house) – 3 km (1.75 miles)
Palazzo Grassi (18th-century mansion with art exhibits) – 3 km (1.75 miles)

Marco Polo Airport (VCE): Approximate driving time to the Piazzale Roma, the main entry point, is 20 minutes, and the distance is 13 km (8 miles).
Rental cars and buses travel from the airport to the Piazzale Roma. From the Piazzale Roma, guests can take a vaporetto (water bus) across the lagoon to the train-station stop, about a two-minute walk from the hotel.
The vaporetto (water-bus) system connects the major islands of the lagoon (Murano, Burano, the Lido, and Torcello) with the historic center of Venice. Vaporetti 1 and 82 travel the Grand Canal from Piazzale di Roma to St Mark’s Square. Beyond water travel, walking is an easy way to explore Venice. The historic center measures just 8 square km (3 square miles). The hotel can also order water taxis on request.

POLICIES
Tax of 10% is not included in the price but will be added at the time of payment.
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

    Small pets only
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is Noon

PROPERTY AMENITIES
This hotel is in a particularly historic area, with a vaporetto (water bus) stop just outside. About 1 kilometer (0.5 mile) away is the Ca’ d’Oro, the 15th-century “House of Gold,” filled with artworks and antiquities.
The Boscolo Hotel Bellini has a rooftop terrace with wrought-iron garden furniture and views of the Grand Canal and beyond. The hotel’s breakfast room opens to a garden. The Bar Canaletto, with exposed beams, marble floor, and Murano chandelier, serves drinks and snacks from late morning until late night. An on-site restaurant is open to groups only.

See a list of property amenities

    Concierge services
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Business services
Number of rooms: 97
24-hour front desk
Medical assistance available
Currency exchange
Laundry facilities
Shoe shine
Coffee in lobby
Elevator/lift
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Parking nearby
Safe-deposit box – front desk
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
Babysitting or child care
Dry cleaning service
Patio
Air-conditioned public areas

RECREATION
Numerous recreational activities are available on the Lido, a slender island with a long, lovely beach and a golf club. The Lido is a 10-minute boat ride from St. Mark’s Square.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Golfing nearby
Boat launch nearby
Tennis nearby
Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
Playground nearby
Swimming nearby
Motor boating nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Horse riding/rental nearby

ROOM AMENITIES
Cable/satellite TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Air conditioning
Internet access – TV
Minibar
Housekeeping (daily)
Designer toiletries
Sewing kit
Bidet
In-room safe
Electronic/magnetic keys
Window opens
Cribs (infant beds) available
Pay movies
Complimentary newspaper
Climate control
Internet access – surcharge
Wake-up calls
Private bathroom
Massage – available in room
Bathroom telephone
Hair dryer
Television
Desk
Rollaway beds
Smoking rooms

ROOMS
This five-story hotel has 97 air-conditioned guestrooms accessible by elevator. All feature lofty ceilings, gold-fabric walls, ruby-red carpets, and marble-topped desks. Rooms have 21-inch satellite TVs with Internet access (surcharge) and pay movies. Minibars and in-room safes are also included. Rose-marble bathrooms have Etro designer toiletries, telephones, and bidets; some have exterior windows, make-up mirrors, and heated towel racks.