Opulent Venetian
Perfectly positioned right beside San Marco Square and the magnificent Basilica, the Luna Hotel Baglioni is right on the Grand Canal with its own private boat dock. The islands of Murano and Burano are just a short boat ride away. This luxury hotel is a short distance from the Museo Correr with its fine Venetian paintings, and the Doge’s Palace. Close by is the famous Bridge of Sighs, and the area is full of famous cafés and restaurants, many with live string quartets serenading their clientele.
The oldest luxury hotel in Venice, the Luna Baglioni was originally a Knights Templar Lodge dating back to the 12th century and was a popular shelter for pilgrims en route to Jerusalem.
The magnificent interior and Baroque lobby make this a breath-taking experience, with Venetian décor, a lavish 18th century ballroom which comes to life during Carnival, and the grandest breakfast room in the whole of Venice. This luxury hotel has twice been rated on the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List as the Best Hotel in Venice.
The 75 individually designed rooms feature silk wall coverings, antique furnishings, canopied beds, plasma TVs and internet facilities as well as luxurious marble bathrooms. The decorative stucco ceilings have hand-blown glass chandeliers hanging from them. With furnishings from a past era and technology which is right up-to-date, the Luna Hotel Baglioni caters to every need.
The 24-hour service is of course par excellence. Swank and refined, the Canova restaurant shows off still more of the hotel’s grandeur as it overlooks the lagoon. It would be impossible to find fault with the perfectly prepared and served Italian cuisine. The restaurant also boasts an extensive wine list with an emphasis on Italian wines. Chef Carlo Lazzaron and his staff excel at what they do and have been awarded the Fogher d’Oro and the Gamero Rosso awards for fine cuisine. The chic Caffe Baglioni serves cocktails and drinks throughout the day with beautiful views of the nearby canal and Giardini Reali gardens.
The is certainly one of the top luxury hotels in Venice and a wonderful choice for those seeking style and discretion.
Condé Nast Traveller 2008 & 2007 Gold List