The St. Regis Venice

Set on the Grand Canal, this polished hotel is a 5-minute walk from the iconic city square, Piazza San Marco. It's a 10-minute walk from Venetian artwork at Gallerie dell'Accademia and 2 km from Venezia Santa Lucia train station. Fashionable rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as city views. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas; some have living areas, and/or balconies with canal views. Suites provide marble bathrooms and separate living rooms. Room service is offered 24/7. Amenities include 2 elegant bars, and a restaurant with a terrace and canal views. There's a 24-hour fitness center, a spa and an elegant lounge.