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Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
A city grande dame. Located on the Lido, a 15-minute water taxi ride from Mark's Square, this luxurious 197-key stay offers a touch of true old-school glamour. Built in 1908, the sprawling palace pairs typical Venetian-Moorish touches (think, onion-domed rooftops and arched windows) with a little belle époque beauty. Book a room with an Adriatic Sea view. Located moments from the site of the annual city film festival, it's popular with the Hollywood set when the silver screen razzle dazzle roars into town. Don't miss a candlelit dinner of Venetian risotto at Tropicana restaurant - the terrace is an iconic Venice dining location.