BW Hotel Bisanzio Venice has a great location within the heart of Venice, close to most of the main tourist attractions of the city.
The hotel building is a historical 16th century palace, which was the workshop and residence of Venetian sculptor Alessandro Vittoria, considered one of the most important artists of the sixteenth century (also a famous student of the great Jacopo Sansovino).
PHOTO: Entrance to the Bisanzio Hotel.
Some of the luxurious details in this Best Western hotel include antique open beams, walnut wainscoting, precious marbles, Barovier & Toso Murano glass lamps, and a mixture of antique and modern furniture, all contributing to the hotel’s elegant atmosphere.
The building has been carefully restored to preserve the original Venetian palazzo look and feel, updated to include modern amenities, such as elevator, air-conditioning, LCD TVs, and Wi-Fi broadband Internet.
Location for the hotel is idyllic, at one of the more charming corners of Venice, close to the major sights in Venice, such as Saint Mark’s Square (just 300 meters walk from the hotel).
In terms of transportation, you’ll be close to public transportation points at this 3-star hotel, with the closest public water bus (vaporetto) stop (San Marco – Zaccaria) being just 150 meters away. From the stop, you’ll find water bus lines departing for all the other districts and adjacent islands in Venice.
Nearby, surrounding Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice’s most famous promenade, you’ll find a charming neighborhood that preserves the essence of Venice’s historical atmosphere, with historic restaurants, bars, and shops.
A stone’s throw from the hotel, which has been in operation since 1969, you’ll be at Basilica of San Marco and the Doge’s Palace. Not too far, you’ll find the Rialto Bridge, Church of San Zaccaria, and the gardens of the Biennale.
Facilities in the hotel include 2 reading rooms and a bar, where you can relax after a day spent sightseeing in the city.
Services also feature an iron and ironing board and a kettle for tea or coffee.
If you need any help with services, you can always consult the front desk, which is manned 24 hours a day. At the reception, you’ll also find a convenient luggage storage, should you need one during your departure or arrival day.
Although there is a WiFi in the hotel, you can also use the hotel’s Internet Point and the available computers.
All in all, there are 40 rooms at the Best Western Hotel Bisanzio Venice, spread within 3 floors, with the floors connected by a lift.
The guestroom are all furnished and decorated in 18th century Venetian style and elegant parquet floors, Murano glass lamps, and open beams.
Both the single and double rooms of the hotel overlook either a private courtyard, narrow Venetian streets, or the idyllic roofs of Venice. Amenities within the rooms include LCD TV (with 20 channels to browse through), WiFi, radio, air-conditioning, minibar, hairdryer, and personal safe.
Superior rooms at the hotel are even more spacious, and feature a corner sitting area with views to a private courtyard or Venetian calli (street). Some superior rooms have a private terrace, which panoramic views over Venetian roofs.
BW Hotel Bisanzio Venice
Riva Schiavoni
Calle della Pietà 3651
30122 Venezia, Italia
Loft Suites, on two floors, meanwhile, are especially popular among families, and feature living rooms with 2 bunk beds and a separate bedroom in the loft.
BW Hotel Bisanzio Venice also has an apartment section, located 150 meters from the main building. These apartments come with a kitchen.