ANTICO PANADA, Venice

Antico Panada - A historic Venice hotel steps from St. Mark's Square with traditional Venetian dining and Murano glass decor

Located in San Marco district, this 3-star Venice hotel occupies a 17th-century building just 65.6 ft from St. Mark's Square. Antico Panada features rooms adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and classic Venetian furnishings, available in Classic and Superior categories with satellite TV and air conditioning. The Superior rooms include whirlpool tubs, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. A continental breakfast buffet is served daily from 7:00-10:30 AM in the main building's dining room. The hotel's Bar Ai Speci, decorated with period mirrors and dark wood paneling, serves traditional Spritz aperitifs and international cocktails until midnight. The Antico Panada restaurant offers Venetian specialties and international cuisine. From the hotel, guests can walk to the Rialto Bridge in 5 minutes and reach landmarks like Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs within 984.3 ft.

Pros

Original 17th-century building with authentic Venetian architectural elements

Bar Ai Speci features historic mirror craftsmen decor dating back centuries

Direct access to St. Mark's Square without crossing any bridges

Central location surrounded by high-end boutiques and restaurants

Cons

Some rooms can only be reached via stairs

Several guest rooms are located in a separate building