Hotel American-Dinesen

Overlooking the San Vio Canal, this 17th century Venetian town house is in the Dorsoduro district. It offers elegant rooms and a peaceful location, a 15 minute walk from St. Mark's Square. In an artistic neighborhood, Hotel American-Dinesen is 800 ft from both the Academy of Fine Arts and the Peggy Guggenheim collection. All rooms provide flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer a balcony with canal views, others have modern furnishings. Breakfast at the American is a varied buffet, and includes fresh pastries, cereals and fruit. In the summer, guests can enjoy a cocktail or traditional spritz on the terrace. Accademia Vaporetto Stop is 800 ft away, and boats for Giudecca Island leave from the nearby Zattere pier. This modern room is located in a separate building 16 feet away.