NEED TO KNOW
- The Londra Palace is located a few steps away from the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs on the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront
- The rooms all boast magnificent views of the city or lagoon
- The Do Leoni restaurant is a hotel highlight serving light contemporary cuisine, seafood and Venetian specialities
- The hotel's cocktail bar can only be described as groovy, with white leather bucket chairs and bar stools, and an airy veranda
- A&K recommends the Deluxe Rooms, which all overlook St Mark's Basin
THE HOTEL
This elegant property, a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, dates back to 1860 and once played host to Tchaikovsky - in fact he composed the first three movements of his Fourth Symphony during his stay.
The Londra Palace stands along the Riva degli Schiavoni, just a few steps from St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace and offers enchanting views of St. Mark's Basin and the city. Its white Istria stone façade gives way to 53 neo-classical guest rooms, individually appointed with Biedermeier furnishings and fabric wall coverings. The Junior Suites are light and airy, with a balcony, a terrace, or a hideaway whirlpool bathtub.
This hotel is ideal for families as some of the rooms are inter-connecting.
We loved the Gallery Wine Bar Massimiliano, where we could not get enough of the eight types of bread, baked each day, and the homemade ice cream and chocolate - all washed down with one of the famous bellinis.
First experience with A&K. Intended to ask various travel companies for quotes but Vicky (Agnew) was so good with her suggestions that we did not seek alternative quotations the suggested itinerary was excellent and helped us decide on a balanced and interesting holiday.
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