Metropole Hotel, Venice

Rooms and suites feature ornate Venetian furnishings, antique prints, and marble bathrooms. Select suites offer hammams, rooftop terraces, and lagoon views.

With its retro soul and speakeasy savoir-faire, loved by musicians and artists alike, the Oriental Bar & Bistrot is the perfect place to indulge in exquisite drinks and taste traditional Venetian cuisine elevated with an intriguing mix of aromas and spices. The eclectic décor is another draw, featuring 19th-century Thai armor, bespoke site-specific art, and soft, deep red velvet sofas.

Unwind in the Citrus Garden, or explore the hotel’s private collection of art and antiques. Relax with the Ritual Royal Spa & Wellness, a couple's wellness ritual featuring a hammam sauna session, a body peel, a warm bath by candlelight, a massage with aromatic oils, and two glasses of chilled champagne to sip in front of the fire.

Stroll to Piazza San Marco to see the Palazzo Ducale basilica and Byzantine mosaics. Climb the belltower for views of the Bridge of Sighs. Visit the Rialto Market and pause at a traditional bacaro to taste cicchetti. Tour nearby heritage sites like Verona and Padua.