Luxury hotel with canal entrance in the heart of Venice
Near Piazza San Marco
Overlooking the sea and San Marco basin with a private canal entrance, this luxury hotel is located in the heart of historic Venice, steps from Piazza San Marco and within 1.5 km (1 mi) of Ca'd'Oro.
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Fusion restaurant, bar
Guests of Hotel Metropole can dine at the Michelin-rated restaurant, enjoy afternoon tea and sip cocktails at the bar, wander through the citrus garden, and peruse antiques in the in-house gallery.
Antique furnishings
Hotel Metropole's 67 air-conditioned guestrooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings and include satellite TV, direct-dial phones, safes, and en suite bathrooms with showers or bathtubs.
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Hotel Policies & Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Know Before You Go
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Small pets only
Check-in time starts at
Check-out time is 11 AM
Pets accepted
Pet policy - dogs and cats only
Pet maximum weight in kg is 5/6
American Express accepted
Diners Club accepted
Eurocard accepted
JCB International accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: EUR 8 per hour (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast fee: EUR 20.00 per person (approximate amount)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5 per person, per night for guests 16 and older and EUR 2.5 per person, per night for guests aged 10-15 years old. This tax does not apply to residents of Venice City. Further exemptions may apply, subject to submission of proper documents to the property, to patients, their companions and people staying in the city for specific purposes/duties. The tax only applies to the first 5 nights of a stay, and is collected at the property in cash. 50% reduction applies for 2011: from 1 November to 4 December and 12 to 22 December and for 2012: from 9 January to 3 February, 23 February to 31 March, 1 November to 2 December and 10 to 22 December.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
Awards and Affiliations
This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
Accessibility Options
In-room accessibility
Accessibility equipment for the deaf
Property Amenities
24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Total number of rooms - 67
Audio-visual equipment
Babysitting or child care
Bar/lounge
Number of floors - 4
Banquet facilities
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Computer rental
Currency exchange
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator/lift
Event catering
Exhibit space
Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
The 67 guestrooms at Hotel Metropole include antique furnishings and are individually decorated in Venetian-, Renaissance-, Liberty-, or Art Deco-style. Air-conditioned rooms include satellite television, direct-dial phones, and safes. En suite bathrooms come with showers or bathtubs, hair dryers, bath salts, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities.
Guests can choose between 2 breakfast buffets each morning (surcharges apply). The continental buffet includes pastries, croissants, and other breads baked fresh in the kitchen and the fruit buffet includes fruit salad, yogurt, and cereals.
Met Restaurant - This Michelin-rated restaurant serves a fusion of local and Asian dishes that is rooted in traditional Veneto cuisine.
Oriental Bar - Large windows overlook the lagoon from this Morocco-themed bar. Lunch and light fare are served along with signature cocktails and aperitifs. Afternoon tea includes 30 leaf blends and pastries. The resident DJ plays music on Friday evenings.
hotel location is excellent.
staff are helpful and pleasant.
the lobby is dark and probably typical of venice hotels in its traditional and over the top decor. Unfortunately, the rooms are old fashioned and very very dark with no good lighting. impossible to pack my bag... couldn't see a thing.. could not read in bed as the lighting in this room is so bad...very small window did not provide much natural light either.
the bathroom is OK. but had to plug my hairdryer into hall power point as bathroom one did not work properly.
would not stay here again.
A Traveller from Paris (France)
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Aug 2011
“The best place in Venice”
I would go back anytime.
A Traveller from Palo Alto, Ca
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 18 Aug 2011
“Mixed feelings”
The service at the hotel was wonderful, our room large and comfortable and very clean. The hotel shows its age, though, and needs some updating. The hotel hallways are in great need of renovation; the hallways are dark, the rugs extremely worn and threadbare. Wifi is not available in the rooms.
A Traveller from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Aug 2011
“Location and Quality”
A first class hotel with a 'boutique hotel' character overlooking the lagoon literally 5 mins from St Marks Square. Everything was excellent. Breakfast in the beautiful garden particularly memorable, as was the complimentary water taxi to Murano.
One word of caution, book before you arrive if you want the Michelin starred restaurant. We missed out on that treat.
A Traveller from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Jul 2011
“Venice at its Best”
Hotel staff were brilliant and answered all questions we had, as well as organising a free trip.
Rooms very well kept and very comfortable.
Transport could not have been easier and it was right in the middle of the tourist area.
We loved it!
Tricia H from Kurri Kurri Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Jul 2011
“Wonderful experience!”
We had a fantastic stay at the Metropole in July - we literally stepped out of the water taxi and into the hotel lobby to be greeted by a very friendly porter who quickly took control of our luggage! Check in was very smooth - and we were escorted to a beautiful room overlooking the grand canal! King size bed, two easy chairs - a fridge which was fantastic as my husband is a diabetic and needed to stor insulin! Great bathroom - quality bath products and lovely fluffy towels! Room was air-conditioned so we could escape the summer heat in the evening! Highly recommend you have a meal - 2 Michelin Stars - spaghetti best we've ever tasted!! Good breakfast with plenty of variety though quite expensive with the Aussie exchange rate. Garden restaurant a lovely escape from the crowds! Can walk to everywhere very quickly - would definitely return!
When to go
We opted for July hoping for a summer experience - however weather was very hot and humid and crowds overwhelming at times - three or four Cruise ships arrived every day and disgorged several thousand people!
A Traveller from Denver
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Jul 2011
“Good Hotel in Excellent Location”
I loved the lobby and restaurant. Very beautiful. The room was more like a 3 star hotel. Bed wasn't very comfortable and was not nearly as beautiful as you would expect from the lobby area.
Lorraine from Miami, Florida
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 May 2011
“Back in a Heart Beat”
We were six people and all have the same opinion. The Hotel Metropole was beyond expectations, starting from them picking us up at the airport, to the water taxi ride and checking us in. Enzo was the best. He communicated with me during the months previous to our trip. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Even the breakfast buffet was fantastic, something for everyone. Would and have recommended them. Hope to be back again.
A definite 5 Star in our opinion
A Traveller from UK National working and living in the Middle East
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 May 2011
“Good Value for Money”
Excellent hotel service and friendly staff. Worth noting that the hotel category is not 5 star; but, actually a 4-star. It is a " Preferred Boutique" hotel with lots of history and original features. It has a lovely garden at the back and has a good atmosphere.
It has 2-star Michelin Restaurant and it was fully booked during our stay. Certainly a hotel that I would always recommend.
Area recommendations
St Marco Square area.
When to go
St Marco Square; Dougs Palace, Visit the islands and visit he Rialdo Bridge Area
Must see
St Marco Square; Dougs Palace, Visit the islands and visit he Rialdo Bridge Area
A Traveller from New York
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Apr 2011
“We would definitely stay again.”
The hotel is charming, the rooms large and comfortable. The theme of the hotel is 19th Century, but with all the modern conveniences.
It's close enough to St. Mark's Square to be accessible to everything, but far enough to not be crowded and noisy. There are vaporetto stops nearby and the canal right at your doorstop.
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Nearby Points of Interest
Naval History Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Venetian Arsenal - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Bridge of Sighs - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Galleria Stampalia - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Library of St Mark's - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Doge's Palace - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Procuratie Nuove - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Procuratie Vecchie - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St Mark's Campanile - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Le Zitelle - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Mark's Clocktower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Correr Civic Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Mark's Basilica - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Location Highlights
In historical district
Cruise ship terminal nearby
Medical center nearby
The preferred airport for Hotel Metropole is Venice (VCE-Marco Polo) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
Nearest Major Airport:
Venice, Italy (VCE-Marco Polo)
Area:
San Marco, Venice, Italy: San Marco (St Marks) is quintessential visitors Venice. The Piazza San Marco, famous for its pigeons, campanile, basilica, Palazzo Ducale (Doges Palace) and expensive cafes, is unmissable. The waterfront views are legendary and more gondolas depart from here than anywhere else in the city. In season the Piazza teems with day trippers though just a block or two away streets are quiet and offer more museums and palaces to explore.
