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These are our favorite hotels in Venice for a most serene stay.
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Thats why choosing the right hotel for your stay is so important.
To be fair, Venice has hundreds of Airbnb-throw in rentals and luxury suites.
Because when you close your eyes andwake up in Venice, it should feel like it.
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Even entry-level rooms at the St. Regis are pricey and wont come with those swoony Grand Canal views.
Rooms and suites are made in a palette of glowing, cloudlike pastels you want to fall into.
The Monet suites once welcomed and inspired the famous Impressionist painter.
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One look at the technicolor sunset over the canal makes it easy to see why.
Impeccable at every turn.
GM Patrizia Hofer can pull rabbits out of hats: last-minute Carnevale costumes and tickets to the Doges Ball?
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Let her make a few calls.
There are palace hotels in Venice, and then theres the Aman Venice.
Even if its just for a doppio espresso, pop into the gilded restaurant Arva.
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Its the definition of dazzling, says travel writerNicole Trilivas.
The island is a 20-minute boat ride from Venice.
The JW Retreats are private residences with their own plunge pools.
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A courtesy boat to San Marco runs all day long.
You dont come here for understatement, and the exuberant fluff may not be for everyone.
The top floor Redentore Suite even has its own plunge pool, plus views youll remember for a lifetime.
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Or roll over to Bar Longhis signature Martini Trolley and see what the barman shakes up.
The hip vibe will either enchant you or leave you longing for some old-fashioned Venetian frills.
While the Grand Canal view rooms here are indeed dreamy, most others have courtyard or street views.
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Its tough to push the envelope of modernity in Venice without losing that sense ofbeingin Venice.
Two Altana Suites have rooftop terraces that bring the views.
The boutique nature of Violino dOro means fewer five-star amenities, such as a spa or multiple dining options.
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Families are well looked after here, too.
Lagoon-view rooms are worth the (significant) splurge.
A maze of sitting areas is intimate and inviting, and the lounge bar sports vintage appeal.
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Photos of my regal blue-on-blue Splendid Heritage Suite were enough to elicit an OMG from my tween daughter.
Though it more than makes up for it in other ways, Novecento is not a full-service hotel.
Know Before You Go
Plan ahead.
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Stay central.
Consider a low-season visit.
She drew on her own experiences and called on travel industry colleagues to share their insights.
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