Hotel Colombina

A smart low-key option that offers a relaxed intimate atmosphere combined with delightfully-styled if rather restricted public areas. Some of the accommodation is in the 3-star rated annexe 'Locanda Remedia', behind the main building.

This quiet canal side location is very close to St. Mark's Square and handy for the main sights, but at the same time removed from the throng of people.

Exterior

A white, well-maintained 6-storey former 16th century palace with green shutters. A more modern annexe lies to the rear. Both have access to a private landing stage on the canal.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 6

Built Year: 1500s

Interior

Compact but well-presented with quality furnishings. The tiny reception area has a huge chandelier, beyond which is a cosy and relaxed wood-panelled lounge with red brocade seating.

The diminutive but appealing bar is decorated in Louis XIV style in pale blue and white, and an elegant pastel-shaded breakfast room is divided in two, with stained-glass ceilings and murals but no windows.

Rooms: 51

Grounds

A small roof terrace offers good panoramic views of the city.

Location

Area Type: Overlooking a small canal that leads under the Bridge of Sighs on the border of the Castello and San Marco districts, 150 yds NE of St. Mark's Square; the entrance is in a very narrow street, little more than a passageway. Shops, bars and restaurants 100 yds, San Zaccaria vaporetto 350 yds.

Facilities