Rare, serene spa with pool, whirlpool, and sauna
Big, elegant rooms with marble bathrooms
Quality restaurant and bar with canal views
Restored 17th century palazzo with central location
Free breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi
Beautiful, classic Venetian facade
Airy internal courtyard
Some rooms are a bit dark
A 32-room boutique in a restored 17th century palazzo, Hotel Ai Reali is located in the heart of Venice halfway between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. Rooms are big and elegant with gilded, carved headboards, original hardwood floors, and big marble bathrooms. An inviting restaurant and bar both have canal views; a top floor spa offers the rare features of a pool, whirlpool, and sauna. It's one of the best upscale picks in Venice.
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Scene
A grand, elegant boutique
Behind a classic Venetian façade, the Hotel Ai Reali is lovely boutique with glass chandeliers and plenty of marble. Located on a small canal, this restored 17th century palace has a free breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi. Though in the heart of Venice, it is a quiet pick with a bar and internal courtyard for lounging. Even the grand marble stairs impress. The intimate lobby has oriental rugs, potted trees, antique sofas, and exposed white beam ceilings.
Location
In the heart of Venice in San Marco
The Hotel Ai Reali is centrally located halfway between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. It is possible to reach all the city’s major attractions on foot and not need to utilize public transport. The restaurant and bar of the hotel -- and some rooms -- overlook a small canal.
Rooms
Traditional, elegant rooms with marble bathrooms
Features
Peaceful spa and restaurant with canal views
This small 32-room hotel has several features, including a rare top-floor spa with pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna. The quality restaurant and bar both overlook a small canal, and there is live piano music in the bar on some evenings. An internal courtyard provides an extra space for lounging.
