Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, Venice, Italy
This boutique Benetton family-owned hotel boasts a colourful past spanning over 300 years (the storied Palazzo Dandolo was one of Casanova’s favourite seduction spots), authentic Venetian hospitality, a central location with a wonderful waterfront terrace, great food, and sublime views of the Church of Santa Maria della Salute and the island of San Giorgio.
Top tip? Request a freshly renovated room: the perfect mix of Venetian baroque and contemporary comforts.