Hotel Metropole in Venice

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Overlooking the lagoon from a privileged position, Hotel Metropole offers luxurious accommodations, utmost comfort and an enchanting atmosphere, just a short stroll from Saint Mark’s Square. Welcoming and intimate, the hotel is comparable to a small museum. lt boasts an eclectic collection of rare visiting card cases, antique fans and art objects. Distinguished by its personality and history, Hotel Metropole occupies a fascinating Venetian palace where great names of the past such as Freud, Marcel Proust, Thomas Mann and Vivaldi, have once stayed. The hotel is also preferred by contemporary celebrities such as Lou Reed, Annie Lennox and Grace Jones. Hotel Metropole is set in the historic centre of Venice, within easy reach of the most important attractions in this unforgettable city. Its strategic location allows you to discover the wonders of Venice by leisurely exploring its charming streets and canals.

The hotel is in an excellent position. 04/04 A.DP.

The hotel is located on the main esplanade leading to Piazza San Marco, 3 minutes walking distance along the waterfront, and out to the islands of Guideca and Lido, in the famous Riva degli Schiavoni. The hotel offers a magnificent view of the Lagoon and a special canal entrance for arrivals by watertaxi.

The suites are divided into three kind: Angels, Canopy and Romantic suites.
The Angels' are elegantly furnished and decorated with precious venetian fabrics and twisted columns. They are characterized by marble angels. Some of them overlook the canal. The Canopy's are decorated with ventian damasks. They are characterized by their elegant canopy's beds with gold decorations. The Romantic's are decorated with italian fabrics and period furniture. They have a relaxing and quiet atmosphere.

The Met Restaurant is the only Michelin-starred hotel restaurant in Venice , and one of only two Michelin-starred restaurants in the whole city.

The atmosphere is intimate and sophisticated, the service attentive and discreet. Generous windows offer a scenic view of the island of San Giorgio, while wood panelling, elegantly designed Fortuny lamps, damask cushions, warm velvets, comfortable seating, mirrors in seventeenth-century gilt frames, an antique Indian coffer, 19th-century Thai armour displayed on the walls create a stylish and intriguing decor in perfect harmony with the creative cuisine of Corrado Fasolato. A genuine maestro, he reinterprets the Mediterranean and Veneto traditions, using the freshest of local produce and bringing to them imagination and artistry to work a successful alchemy combining the flavours and techniques of local cuisine with those of exotic Oriental cuisines. Unusual marriages and blends of colours, aromas and flavours attain a perfect equilibrium, the result a veritable feast to delight the senses.

The lobby area has several green velvet covered settees and armchairs and a view which looks out to the water. It is medium size with a particular care for all details.

The hotel is a four storey block in pale stone and with green shutters around each window. Being close to the water it has it's own mooring points, both to the fore and to the side of the building. The hotel's style is traditional throughout.

The hotel is in an excellent position. CQ 08/08

The Hotel Metropole is centrally situated, enjoying wonderful views over the city and the lagoon. St Mark's Square is only a short walk away, along the waterfront. There is also an entrance from the canal, convenient for the sheer thrill of stepping from a water taxi directly into the hotel.

Built at the end of the 19th century, this hotel comprises a total of 64 rooms spread over 4 floors. Guests are offered a foyer with 24 hour reception, a bar, an a la carte restaurant as well as a breakfast room.

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