Location. The Luna Hotel Baglioni is in the historical district of Venice, Italy. The hotel faces a small canal that leads to the Grand Canal, just 75 meters away. St. Mark’s Square is 50 meters, the Grand Teatro La Fenice is 300 meters and the Rialto Bridge is 500 meters. Marco Polo Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The Luna Hotel Baglioni is a 12th century hotel, reputed to be the first hotel in Venice. A two tier atrium overlooks San Giorgio Island and the Grand Canal. Artwork and furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries decorate the public areas of the hotel. Hotel amenities include a lobby computer providing complimentary high speed Internet access and concierges who assist in making restaurant reservations and booking tours.

Canova restaurant serves Italian and Venetian specialties for lunches and dinners. The Marco Polo Room serves American style buffet breakfasts daily. Caffee Baglioni is the bar/lounge that is open mid morning to late night and serves appetizers, salads, sandwiches, desserts and cocktails. The lobby computer provides complimentary high speed Internet access.

Guestrooms. The 104 guestrooms in the five story Luna Hotel Baglioni feature classic French decor and dark wood furniture. Room amenities include in room safes, minibars and turndown service. The ensuite marble bathrooms offer bathrobes, slippers and heated towel rails. All rooms have dial up Internet access.

Expert Tip. St Mark’s Campanile is the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica, 50 meters from the hotel. A tower was first built at the present site in the eighth century as a watch tower for the dock. The 100 meter high tower consists of a sturdy brick shaft, an observation platform, a section housing the five bells, and a pyramidal spire, topped by a golden angel weathervane.