Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal in Venice

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Boasting a truly unique location and a recently-renewed structure, this elegant hotel is characterized by its 100 windows overlooking the famous Grand Canal with its magnificent palaces. The hotel blends a stylish selection of pastel shades, Venetian stuccoes, lamps made of Murano glass, and functional furnishings that recall the glorious times of the Republic of Venice. An authentic glass cupola creates sophisticated light effects right at the centre of the hotel. Some of the services offered include free entry to the casino, free luggage storage, restaurant reservations, and theatre and concert tickets. A room for conferences and meetings is available, fitted with up-to-date equipment and capable of holding up to 60 people.

The Carlton and Grand Hotel can be found on the Grand Canal a few steps from the magical labyrinth that is Venice, close to the Scuola di Socco, Frari Cathedral minutes from Rialto Bridge, Venice main railway station and the popular San Marco Square. Getting to the Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal is easy due to its central location close to many transport links. The Venice Marco Polo airport is just minute's way by road. The hotel boasts a private access for gondola and water taxi therefore if guests prefer, they can take a water taxi, which will bring them directly to the private landing stage. The142 rooms were completely renovated in 2000 in eighteenth-century Venetian style, therefore providing guests with furnishings typical to the most prestigious and noble palaces of Venice. All rooms have complete bathroom accessories, direct-line telephone, colour television with satellite connection, fridge and multi functional bar, safe, and air conditioning and room service. All the Double De Luxe rooms offer canal views. With its 100 windows overlooking the shimmering canals of the most romantic of cities, the Carlton represents a perfect union of modern comforts and classic elegance. The hotel offers a bar, limo and car services, piano, fax machine, lifts, photocopy machine, wheel chair access, babysitting, shoe shire, 24hour front desk, currency exchange a dry clearer and a delicious breakfast. In the heart of the building there is a typical courtyard patio and winter gardens, which can be enjoyed by guests. This hotel is perfectly suited to guests that are looking to enjoy the trills of the busy city of Venice whiled being able to relax in the calmness of the Carlton and Grand Canal Hotel.

Elegant, refined and above all, welcoming the Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal has been run for 30 years by an experienced and diligent Venetian family. Looking out onto the Grand Canal a romantic stretch of water lined with magnificent palaces and imposing buildings, you are within a unique setting. Boasting easy access to the famous Rialto Bridge and St. Marks Square not to mention numerous other tourist attractions and sites of interest. A stunning interior - pastel shades, Venetian stuccoes, glass wall lamps made on Murano, furnishings which, while being functional, recall the glorious Serenissima epoch: these are the elements of the new hall and bar, completely mirrored on marvellous Istria stone. The recently restored, characteristic internal patio onto which some of the rooms look out and where guests can enjoy breakfast or relax, using it as a peaceful open-air lounge, has a notable impact on guests. The hotel also features an elegant, open-air bar. Our 150 rooms were completely renovated in 2001 in eighteenth-century Venetian style, thus providing you with a decor typical to the most prestigious and noble palaces of Venice and all with the added advantage of the most up-to-date facilities.

This hotel is located directly on the Grand canal in the area of venice known as piazzale Roma. It is very close to the main rail station.

The hotel bedrooms are of a good size with similar upholstery to the public areas, a mix of modern and more traditional furniture.

The restaurant is spacious and decorated in a homely style, with small prints on the walls and wall lights.

The hotel's reception, lobby and main public areas are all traditionally decorated, some of the walls are wood panelled and the seating comprises of soft light brown upholstery. Part of the floor in these areas is marble and others are Polished wood.

The building itself is in keeping with the hotels in that area.

To sum up, this is a good quality hotel for its category and Star rating. MS 03/06

The Hotel Carlton is an ideal oasis for an unforgettable Venice experience with its 100 windows overlooking the shimmering canals of one of the most romantic cities. The 150 bedrooms are furnished in 18th century Venetian style, creating a d

The Carlton and Grand Hotel can be found on the Grand Canal a few steps from the magical labyrinth that is Venice, close to the Scuola di Socco, Frari Cathedral minutes from Rialto Bridge, Venice main railway station and the popular San Marco Square. Getting to the Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal is easy due to its central location close to many transport links. The Venice Marco Polo airport is just minute's way by road. The hotel boasts a private access for gondola and water taxi therefore if guests prefer, they can take a water taxi, which will bring them directly to the private landing stage. The142 rooms were completely renovated in 2000 in eighteenth-century Venetian style, therefore providing guests with furnishings typical to the most prestigious and noble palaces of Venice. All rooms have complete bathroom accessories, direct-line telephone, colour television with satellite connection, fridge and multi functional bar, safe, and air conditioning and room service. All the Double De Luxe rooms offer canal views. With its 100 windows overlooking the shimmering canals of the most romantic of cities, the Carlton represents a perfect union of modern comforts and classic elegance. The hotel offers a bar, limo and car services, piano, fax machine, lifts, photocopy machine, wheel chair access, babysitting, shoe shire, 24hour front desk, currency exchange a dry clearer and a delicious breakfast. In the heart of the building there is a typical courtyard patio and winter gardens, which can be enjoyed by guests. This hotel is perfectly suited to guests that are looking to enjoy the trills of the busy city of Venice whiled being able to relax in the calmness of the Carlton and Grand Canal Hotel.

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Whether you come to Venice by car, train or air, the Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal is close to your arrival point because it is located in a strategic position as regards parking at Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia station and the public transport and water taxi landings. Do not hesitate to use our private landing, conveniently located in front of the hotel entrance on the Grand Canal.By planeFrom Marco Polo Venice airport there are two ways of reaching the hotel:- by private water taxi, you will reach the hotel directly- by taking the Venezia Air Terminal direct bus service, you will reach Piazzale Roma in twenty minutes. From there, the hotel can be easily reached on foot in just 3 minutes by following the fondamenta which runs along the side of the Grand Canal.By trainLeave the station and you will see the hotel immediately overlooking the Grand Canal: cross the Scalzi Bridge and you will reach the hotel in just 3 minutes.By carIf you come to Venice by car, you can park in one of the numerous car parks in Piazzale Roma, the car terminal, from where the hotel can be easily reached on foot by following the fondamenta which runs alongside the Grand Canal.

Nearest rail : Santa lucia 100 metres nearest airport : Marco Polo 15km. FOR HOTEL ONLY - THIS BOOKING IS PREPAID BY GUESTS THROUGH APPIAN LINE.