Prime spot on the Grand Canal within walking distance of the Rialto Bridge
Elegant guest rooms with Murano chandeliers and canal views
Solid in-room amenities include AC, flat-screen TVs and minibars
Some units have seating and dining areas
Impressive bathrooms have large walk-in showers and heated towel racks
Cozy breakfast room and free afternoon snacks and beverages
Free breakfast daily
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Spare facilities and limited common areas
Not all rooms face the Grand Canal
Locanda Leon Bianco offers budget-conscious travelers affordable accommodations right on the Grand Canal. The two-and-a-half-pearl property is located in Cannaregio, a lively neighborhood with tourist attractions, restaurants, and bars. The boutique property's six guest rooms have canal views, and some face the Grand Canal. All are decked out with velvet damask walls and Murano-glass chandeliers, and they're equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms are a highlight, with large walk-in showers, bidets, and heated towel racks. Features here are limited to a breakfast room, where a free spread is served, and there's free afternoon snacks and beverages, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Travelers looking for a step up check out the nearby three-pearl Hotel Antico Doge.
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Scene
An intimate boutique hotel in a townhouse overlooking the Grand Canal
Locanda Leon Bianco is tucked away on a charming narrow pedestrian street lined with worn stone and plants in terracotta pots. It's a sharp contrast to the hotel's lobby, which feels a bit fussy done up with glitzy, traditional wallpaper. The space contains little more than the front desk and a couple of wicker chairs with red velvet cushions. An old brick stairwell and several ancient doors remain, which add some aged character to what was once likely a grand, classic Venetian townhouse. The hotel is geared entirely toward couples looking for a simple but intimate stay on the Grand Canal.
Location
On the Grand Canal in Cannaregio, within walking distance of major attractions
The hotel is set on the Cannaregio side of the Grand Canal, with the Rialto Market directly across the water. A traghetto boat crosses the canal, so accessing the market is easy. The hotel is in a vibrant neighborhood with plenty of restaurants, shops, and bars within walking distance. It's also just a three-minute walk from the Ca d’Oro Vaporetto stop. Many of Venice's most iconic sights are within a short walk -- the Rialto Bridge is a five-minute walk and St. Mark's Square is 10 minutes away on foot. Venice Marco Polo Airport is about a 42-minute ride away by ferry or water taxi on a scenic route that takes visitors past the glass-making island of Murano.
Rooms
Elegant decor and well-equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
The hotel's six guest rooms are individually decorated with a combination of contemporary elements and 19th-century Venetian details, like Murano-glass chandeliers and luxurious velvet damask walls. They're continually undergoing renovations, so some are spiffier than others. Small Superior Rooms have twin or double beds and just enough space for side chairs, and Deluxe Rooms add views of the Grand Canal and seating areas with couches and tables for two. There are two Junior Suites; one overlooks a tiny courtyard and the hotel's entrance, the other has a small balcony that opens to the Grand Canal. Standard amenities include AC, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are impressive, with bidets, large walk-in showers with removable showerheads, and heated towel racks, plus hairdryers and toiletries.
Features
Cozy breakfast room, free breakfast and afternoon snacks, and free Wi-Fi throughout
This hotel's facilities are limited to a small wood-paneled breakfast room with a few tables, where a free breakfast is served. The spread includes fresh fruit, cereal, croissants, and hot options are available along with coffee and tea. Free afternoon snacks and beverages are a perk, and there's also free Wi-Fi throughout.
