Al Ponte Antico, Venice

Al Ponte Antico - A 4-star Grand Canal hotel with Rialto Bridge views, private wharf, and Louis XV-style rooms

This 4-star residence directly faces the Grand Canal with views of Rialto Bridge and features a private wharf for water taxi access. Al Ponte Antico Hotel offers Classic, Superior, Deluxe, and Junior Suite accommodations, all equipped with air conditioning, mini-bars, safes, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. The Junior Suite includes a private patio on the Grand Canal, while select rooms feature seating areas and canal views. A cooked-to-order breakfast with homemade pastries, eggs, crepes, and seasonal fruit is served daily in the main room with hand-decorated wooden ceilings. The property is located in Cannaregio district, 0.5 miles from Rialto Bridge, Basilica di San Marco, and Doge's Palace, and close to Malibran Theater and Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. Guests can access the hotel via water taxi to the private wharf or take vaporetto line 2 to Rialto stop followed by a short walk. The terrace overlooking the Grand Canal serves breakfast and cocktails, and staff provide cultural guidance about Venice's history.

Pros

Private wharf on the Grand Canal for direct water taxi access

Terrace with panoramic views of the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge

Junior Suite features a private patio directly on the Grand Canal

Cooked-to-order breakfast includes homemade pastries and seasonal fruit

Located in quiet Cannaregio district near Rialto Bridge and major landmarks

Cons

No on-site spa or fitness facilities

Limited accessibility with only three street-level rooms for guests with reduced mobility