UNAHOTELS ALA VENEZIA-ADULTS 16, Venice

Unahotels Ala Venezia-Adults 16 sits in a quiet square 40 metres from Santa Maria del Giglio vaporetto stop. The hotel offers a private dock for water taxis, and guests arriving by Alilaguna water bus from the airport exit at the final stop, then walk less than three minutes to the entrance. Saint Mark's Square is a 500-metre walk, with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and La Fenice Theatre also within easy reach.

Housed in an early 18th-century building, the hotel's rooms feature typical Venetian decorations and many overlook a canal or a quiet square. Each air-conditioned room comes with an LCD TV with satellite channels, a minibar, two complimentary bottles of water, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms offer balconies overlooking the canal, and the hotel provides allergy-free and soundproof rooms upon request.

A buffet breakfast is served daily in the bar area, and guests can pre-book it for 7 EUR per person when booking directly. The American bar opens from 6pm to midnight, offering cocktails and a lively atmosphere that attracts locals. Complimentary flavoured water (lemon, ginger, honey) and still/sparkling water are available in the lobby throughout the day.

The hotel organises walking tours and temporary art galleries, plus happy hour and live music or performance evenings in the bar. A standout offering is a complimentary boat service to Murano, where guests visit a glass factory and see demonstrations. A rooftop terrace - currently under renovation - is planned for relaxation and views across the city.

The 24-hour front desk can arrange airport shuttles (drop-off and pick-up), currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out. Luggage storage and private check-in/check-out are provided, and the hotel caters specifically to LGBTQ+ travellers and couples, being an adults-only property (minimum age 16). Daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, ironing, and trouser press are available, along with shoe-shining machines on every floor.

Location: 40m from vaporetto stop, 500m from St. Mark's Square

Rooms: Canal-view rooms with historic Venetian decor

Dining: American bar with live music, cheap breakfast at 7 EUR

Experience: Complimentary boat tour to Murano glass factory

Services: Adults-only (16+), LGBTQ+ friendly, 24-hour front desk