The hotel is in an excellent position. CQ 08/08
The hotel is a four-storey block in pale stone and with green shutters around each window. Being close to the water it has its own mooring points, both to the fore and to the side of the building. The hotel's style is traditional throughout.
The lobby area has several green velvet covered settees and armchairs and a view which looks out to the water. It is medium size with a particular care for all details.
Enjoying a central location, this comfortable hotel is located close to St Marks Square and offers a wonderful view of the city with its numerous waterways. Located by a canal, this hotel offers easy access to a water taxi. The next public transport stop is 300 m away.
Built at the end of the 19th century, this hotel comprises a total of 64 rooms spread over 4 floors. Guests are offered a foyer with 24 hour reception, a bar, an a la carte restaurant as well as a breakfast room.
The Beggiato family, who have managed the Hotel since 1970, skilfully knew how to treasure the story of the building, preserving the structural elements and decorations of the past and creating a welcoming and evocative atmosphere. The style of decoration and fittings verify this, from the restaurant room the""Met"" where everything is a reminder of music: between the beautiful original columns of the chapel, musical instruments from different ages are exhibited. The harmonious notes continue through to the adjoining Venetian lounge, with its warm red velvets which are reflected in the antique mirrors, and from there to the windows in the direction of the Bacino san Marco. An artist's trompe l'oeil and a dozen of antique angels decorate the room, characterised with its majestic twisted columns and precious Venetian fabrics. Imposing Junior Suite that overlooks with its large windows onto the canal of the Pieta and the garden. Furnished with precious antique pieces. The trompe l'oeil was hand-painted by two Venetian artists The Junior Suite is fitted with:Large Satellite TV, Radio, Air conditioning, Minibar, Wardrobe situated apart from the room, Safe with private key, The bathroom is of marble from Verona, with ample windows and fitted with separate shower, and bath, Hairdryer, Incense and Bathsalts, Bathrobe and bath slippers.
Guest rooms with antique furnishings and in-room safe, 3 Junior Suites, Cocktail lounge, Buffet style restaurant, Conference room capacity 100 persons, Bussiness center, Concierge, Direct canal entrance for gondolas and water-taxi.
Rebuilt in 1970, Renovated 1993
Enjoying A Magnificent Location Along The Waterfront From Saint Mark*S Square, The Metropole Hotel Belongs To A Family Of Professional Hoteliers Who Have Lovingly Restored The 73 Bedrooms And Furnished Each With A Unique Collection Of Antique Features. The Hotel Is A Veritable Museum Piece Of Antiques, Which Puts It In A Class Of Its Own And Has A Very Unusual Canal Entrance For *Trouble-free* Arrival By Water-taxi. Guest Rooms At The Metropole Feature Air Conditioning, A Minibar, Direct-dial Telephones And Hairdryers. There Are 10 Non-smoking Rooms And 10 Which Are Wheelchair Accessible. The Metropole Offers An Exclusive Canal Enterance For Gondolas And Water Taxis. Hotel Facilities Also Include A Popular Buffet Restaurant And Meeting Facilities. Lagoon View Double Room On Request Direct With Hotel. 31st December Includes New Years Dancing Gala Dinner *Venice, The Moon And You*
Rates shown are per room per night.
