Set right on the beach on Venice Lido, this 5-star hotel offers a peaceful location and a large heated outdoor pool. A free regular launch service takes guests to across the lagoon to St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Opened in 1908, Hotel Excelsior Venice features a distinctive Moorish architecture, decorated with crystal chandeliers and rich fabrics. The property was refurbished in 2013 and equipped with new tapestries and carpets, free Wi-Fi access in all areas including the beach, and a gym with modern machineries. All spacious rooms come with a plasma-screen satellite TV and a mini-bar. Each room has a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms overlook the Adriatic Sea, others have panoramic views across to Venice, and other overlook the Moorish courtyard. The Adriatico restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy romantic candlelit dinners on the summer terrace, or a cocktail with live music in the Blue Bar. The Elimar Beach Bar Restaurant, located on the beach, is open from 07:00 until 20:00. Tennis and golf courts are available nearby. Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido. Set directly on the golden sands of Venice Lido, this iconic five-star beachfront retreat offers a peaceful escape just moments from the heart of Venice. Guests can enjoy a large heated outdoor pool, a private beach and a complimentary shuttle boat service across the lagoon to St. Mark’s Square. In 2026, a selection of guestrooms and suites were refurbished, enhancing the hotel’s timeless elegance with refreshed interiors and contemporary comforts. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort, including the beach, and guests can make use of the hotel's fitness facilities. The spacious rooms and suites feature satellite TV, a mini-bar, plush bathrobes and slippers. Accommodations offer a variety of views, including the Adriatic Sea, the Venice skyline and the hotel’s picturesque Moorish courtyard. Dining showcases the flavors of the Mediterranean in a spectacular setting. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining and panoramic sea views at the Excelsior Terrace, relax with a signature cocktail and live music at the legendary Blue Bar, or savor beachfront breakfast at Elimar. Tennis and golf facilities are available nearby, while the unique location combines the tranquility of Venice Lido with easy access to the city's historic landmarks, making Hotel Excelsior a truly distinctive Venetian experience. Opened in 1908, Hotel Excelsior is one of Venice’s most celebrated landmarks, renowned for its striking Moorish architecture, grand Arabesque interiors and rich cultural heritage. For over a century, it has welcomed royalty, artists, film stars and international tastemakers, and remains intrinsically linked to the glamor of the Venice International Film Festival.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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