HOTEL ANTICHE FIGURE, Venice

Hotel Antiche Figure - A 15th-century palazzo with Grand Canal views and classic Venetian design near Santa Lucia Station

Located in Santa Croce's Campo San Simeon Piccolo, this restored 15th-century Venice hotel overlooks the Grand Canal adjacent to a gondola station. The three-star Hotel Antiche Figure occupies a palazzo named for its Renaissance facade frescos and features rooms appointed with Murano glass chandeliers, damask fabrics, and gold-leaf wooden furniture. Accommodations include satellite TV, individual climate control, and WiFi, while upgraded rooms add canal views and tea/coffee facilities. The Garden Bar provides Grand Canal vistas for breakfast and cocktails, including Bellinis and Spritz. JR Suites in a separate building 98.4 ft away offer living areas and hydromassage showers. A buffet breakfast features fresh fruit and pastries served by English-speaking staff. The location provides direct access to Santa Lucia Station and Piazzale Roma transportation hub, with St. Mark's Square reachable via a 30-minute walk along the Grand Canal.

Pros

The hotel preserves authentic 15th-century Venetian architectural elements

Premium location next to a gondola station with direct Grand Canal access

Garden Bar terrace offers canal-side breakfast and cocktail service

Staff provides English-speaking concierge assistance and porter service

Cons

Some suites require accessing a separate building 98.4 ft away

Reception area is relatively compact for a canal-front property