Hotel Aquarius Venice - Ascend Collection – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Historic Venetian Palace
Hotel Aquarius Venice - Ascend Collection is set in the 17th-century Palazzo Pemma-Zambelli, between Santa Lucia railway station and Rialto Bridge. The building features frescoed salons with Murano glass chandeliers, a double courtyard with a well, and a private garden leading to a water door on a Venetian canal. Rooms overlook San Giacomo dell'Orio square, an inner courtyard, or Calle Zambelli.
Modern Venetian Rooms
The hotel offers 27 rooms and 5 apartments with contemporary Italian design. Rooms include air conditioning, soundproof walls, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, minibars, and tea/coffee makers. Some have garden or city views. Apartments feature kitchenettes with stovetops, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Suites include sofa beds and relaxation areas.
Local Dining & Bar
A breakfast corner serves Venetian specialties. The Schubert Bar, set between the courtyards, offers cocktails and regional wines. Nearby, Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio has traditional restaurants like Osteria al Ponte and bars serving cicchetti (Venetian tapas).
Santa Croce Location
The hotel is in Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio, a quiet square with one of Venice's oldest churches. It's a 5-minute walk to Rialto Bridge, 10 minutes to the Natural History Museum, and 20 minutes to Piazza San Marco. Vaporetto stops (Line 1) are nearby for connections to the train station and airport.
Services & Amenities
The 24-hour reception assists with tours and transport. Daily cleaning is available for a fee. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, a safety deposit box in each room, and a selection of natural cosmetics for treatments. Private events can be held in the frescoed salons or garden.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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