Hotel Continental

 An amenable and popular establishment which is popular with groups and independent travellers alike. The communal areas are fairly spacious and the terrace restaurant is an added bonus especially if a canal view table is secured.

Pleases those who wish to stay in a property on the edge of the grand Canal without breaking the bank.

Exterior

A smart cream-coloured corner property with a wide glass fronted entrance area, tall shuttered windows and a narrow terrace running along the side at the end nearest to the Grand Canal.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: None

Storeys: 4

Built Year: 1900s

Exterior: Building

Interior

The large, cool lobby is bright and airy thanks to its cream-coloured marble cladding and long inviting reception desk. A wide arch leads to a sizeable lounge bar, with a nautical theme, and on to a well furnished but somewhat functional looking restaurant.

A terrace to one side of the restaurant is more elegantly furnished and attracts many non-resident diners.

Rooms: 93

Grounds

A terrace to one side of the restaurant has a view towards the Grand Canal, a mobile bar and smart white-coloured furnishings. This area is sometimes used for group meetings and welcome parties.

Location

Area Type: On a relatively busy street, occupying an area stretching from the busy Lista di Spagna to the Grand Canal, 200 yds from St Lucia main railway station and 450 yds from Piazza Roma bus terminus. Host of shops, market stalls, restaurants and snack outlets in the same street and within 50 yds of the entrance.

Facilities