AVANI RIO NOVO VENICE HOTEL, Venice

The hotel's public areas and corridors display prints of iconic Italian film actors, a nod to the cinematic theme that runs throughout the property. This decor celebrates Italy's film heritage, with each floor featuring different movie stills and studio memorabilia. The film theme extends even to the room keys and the lobby's book collection.

The on-site restaurant serves Venetian cicchetti and traditional dishes, with a menu that changes with the seasons. A generous buffet breakfast offers a variety of options, including Prosecco, fresh juices, and early-bird meals for guests with busy schedules. The adjacent bar overlooks a small garden courtyard, where guests can enjoy evening aperitivos and complimentary finger foods during happy hour.

The hotel has 144 rooms, including Superior Double or Twin Rooms with canal views and Family Connecting Rooms that accommodate three adults plus a child. Each room is air-conditioned and comes with a private bathroom, minibar, bathrobes, slippers, and a Lavazza coffee maker. Some rooms have large windows overlooking the garden or a small canal, and the black-out blinds ensure a restful sleep.

Situated in the authentic Dorsoduro district, the hotel is a 5-7 minute walk from both Piazzale Roma (main bus station) and Santa Lucia Train Station. Within 1.5 km guests reach the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Rialto Bridge, and St. Mark's Square, while the surrounding streets are lined with restaurants and gelato shops. The hotel is a short distance from the Grand Canal, with water-bus stops close by for easy exploration.

Family-friendly amenities include connecting rooms, a children's menu at breakfast, and loaner wheelchairs available from the reception. Business travelers have access to two meeting rooms, a fitness center, and 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff. The hotel also offers luggage storage, laundry service, and pet-friendly policies (dogs and cats allowed on request).

Location: Dorsoduro district, 5 min from Piazzale Roma and train station

Rooms: 144 rooms with canal views, family connecting rooms

Dining: Venetian cicchetti restaurant, buffet breakfast with Prosecco

Theme: Cinematic decor with Italian film icons throughout

Family: Connecting rooms, children's breakfast, loaner wheelchairs

Business: Two meeting rooms, fitness center, 24-hour front desk