This renovated 14th century hotel is set in the center of Venice, located opposite the Basino Orseolo and 50 meters from the famous St Mark's Square. The spacious guestrooms feature warm décor with wood furnishings, and some rooms have chandeliers and views over the canal. All include Internet connections (surcharge applies, air conditioning, cable television, telephones, and minibars. After a complimentary buffet breakfast in the sunny Venetian restaurant, guests can browse through complimentary newspapers in the lobby, check their email at the Internet access corner, and ask the hotel's multilingual staff for sightseeing assistance. Those on business have a choice of meeting rooms, with secretarial services and business facilities. Attractions within a 50 meter distance include the Doge's Palace, featuring ninth and fourteenth century architecture, St Mark's Cathedral, and the Grand Canal. The renowned opera house Fenice Theater, is 300 meters away. After a busy day of sightseeing, guests can have a drink in the hotel bar, which overlooks the canal and offers views of the gondolas. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 15 kilometers from the hotel.