Style
Opulent Venetian
Location
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.
Highlights and Features
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.
Detailed Review
The oldest hotel in the city, the Luna Hotel Baglioni offers its distinguished guests a magical stay in a timeless aristocratic setting. In 1118, the hotel hosted the Knights Templar on their way to the Holy Land. In 1574, the hotel was already mentioned under the name “Locanda della Luna”. The sumptuous Marco Polo Ball-room was magnificently adorned in the 18th century with frescos painted by students of the master Tiepolo. Thanks to extensive recent renovations, the Luna Hotel Baglioni has been restored to the splendour of its heyday: 18th century furniture and crystal chandeliers ennoble the lobby while luxurious corridors immerge guests in the utmost elegance. Impeccable service and an attention to detail further enhance your stay. Among the 104 charming rooms, the 22 Junior Suite, 14 Suites also with terrace overlooking the Lagoon of Venice and heartbreaking view, and 1 Presidential Suite are spacious, tastefully decorated with period pieces and offer all the modern comforts alongside priceless decor and magnificent paintings. Its refined Restaurant Canova offers an intimate ambience where tasting an excellent regional and Italian Cuisine: thanks to the mastery of its Chefs, the Canova Restaurant won several important prizes and was listed in major Gourmet Magazines. High society has always chosen to stay at the Luna Baglioni for their trips to Venice, and the hotel has won countless awards for being one of the top 5-star luxury destinations in the world.
Condé Nast Traveller 2008 & 2007 Gold List