LONDRA PALACE VENEZIA, Venice

Londra Palace Venezia - A historic waterfront hotel with lagoon views, signature dining, and Tchaikovsky heritage

Located steps from Piazza San Marco in Castello district, this 5-star Venice hotel features 100 windows overlooking the San Marco Basin and Venetian lagoon. Londra Palace Venezia offers rooms dedicated to past guests including Tchaikovsky and D'Annunzio, with standout accommodations like the Jorge Luis Borges design suite and Jules Verne-themed suite. The Do Leoni Restaurant, led by Veneto native chef Daniele Galliazzo, serves regional specialties incorporating local seafood and mainland ingredients. The LPV Bar maintains Venetian aperitivo traditions with signature cocktails and curated wine lists, while the veranda provides lagoon-view dining. Guest rooms feature marble bathrooms, soundproofing, minibars, and air conditioning, with many offering private terraces. An 'altana' rooftop terrace presents 360-degree city views and champagne picnics. The Londra Palace sits 0.5 miles from the Doge's Palace, Basilica San Marco, and Naval History Museum.

Pros

Rooms named after notable past guests including Tchaikovsky and D'Annunzio

Rooftop 'altana' terrace offers exclusive 360-degree Venice views

Chef-driven restaurant sources seasonal ingredients from Veneto region

Gold leaf walls and 16th-century artwork adorn public spaces

Cons

Some rooms lack lagoon views

Located in high-traffic tourist area near Piazza San Marco