Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo

The Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo is a romantic dream—and a splurge to consider. A private home lovingly converted into a three-star hotel, it’s got its own bridge entrance (the "Ponte Mocenigo"), plus a courtyard teeming with columns, Roman sculptures, and scattered café tables.

It should come as no surprise that the Mocenigo’s owner used to be an antique dealer. He’s packed the 16th-century palazzo with interesting pieces both inside and out. A red-and-white tiled reception hall features several of these, plus a wood-beamed ceiling, marble-topped desk and a cozy bar (which stays open to soothe cabernet cravings until 10 p.m.).

The hotel’s “superior” and “standard” rooms (10 in total) are styled à la Venetian, complete with parquet floors, creamy painted or damask walls and polished antique armoires. They're also bursting with gilding, brocade, and Murano glass.

All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a telephone, satellite TV, and minibar. Superior rooms are located on the first floor and boast Murano glass chandeliers and rich fabric-covered walls.

The bathrooms are clean, large and tiled with marble. Seven rooms have bathtubs while three are equipped with showers. All rooms offer a hairdryer and toiletries.

A continental breakfast is included in the room rate. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Value

The Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo is not one of our Editor's Pick because it's a bit too expensive. Really, it’s hard for us to sing too loudly the praises of a hotel with its own bridge... That said, it's worth the splurge if you're looking for something extra special.