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Hotel Luna Baglioni. Venice

Once known as the Locanda della Luna, “The Moonlight Tavern”, Hotel Luna Baglioni can lay claim to being Venice’s oldest hotel – a truly notable accolade. Situated behind St. Mark’s Square, this 12th century hostelry originally provided shelter and lodgings for The Knights Templar and other travellers en route to Jerusalem. Expedia | Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Hotel Danieli. Venice

It wasn’t until the early 1700‘s that the Danieli opened its doors to travellers. Before then it had been a private residence, built in the late 14th century as a palace for the Dandolo Doge. However, its reputation as a first-rate lodging house ensured that it was high on every aristocratic traveller’s “Grand Tour” itinerary. Today it is one of the city’s finest hotels offering 233 rooms and five-star hospitality.

The historical guest list is, as one might expect, of an artistic and literary nature: George Sand, Charles Dickens, Wagner and Goethe are just a few of the famous figures to have rested at the Grand Danieli. Expedia | Booking.com

Hotel Gritti Palace. Venice

The Gritti Palace is undoubtedly one of the most famous hotels in the world. Overlooking the city’s grand canal, the building was commissioned in 1525 as the residence of the Doge of Venice, Andrea Gritti, and later as the official residence of the Vatican’s Ambassadors.

It is no surprise that such a well-known hotel continues to attract the glitterati, much as it has done for several decades – Ernest Hemingway once described it as the “best hotel in a city of great hotels”. Indeed, it continues a grand tradition in being one of Venice’s choice destinations for British nobility and political leaders, with Winston Churchill and numerous members of the royal family having stayed over the past century. Expedia | Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Locanda Vivaldi. Venice

Located close to St. Marks Square, this small but elegant sixteenth century hotel is famous for having been the home of Antonio Vivaldi – The Red Priest – and where the composer taught music. Indeed, it is situated alongside the church of La Pieta in which many of his compositions, including The Four Seasons, were first performed. Expedia | Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Hotel Londra Palace. Venice

Close to the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, The Hotel Londra Palace has been known by a fair few names in its history: The Albergo Bella Riva et Pension, the Hotel Angleterre et Pension, the Hotel Londres et Beau Rivage, and Albergo Bella Riva.

The hotel’s most famous former resident is undoubtedly the Russian composer Petr Tchaikovsky. Staying in Room 106 during December of 1877, he composed the first three movements of his celebrated Fourth Symphony. The poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, who would later become a figurehead of the Italian Fascist movement, also stayed at the Londra Palace in 1887. Booking.com

Due Torri. Verona

Romantics will no doubt be interested to learn that the Hotel Due Torri is only a few steps away from the famous balcony of Romeo & Juliet. In fact, the 14th-century hotel - loacted in the Palazzo de l’Aquila - itself pre-dates the Shakespearian characters by some time. Awash with antiques, the hotel has 90 rooms and suites, many with delightful views of the square below.

In addition to a handful of long-dead European aristocrats, the hotel has played host to Giuseppe Garibaldi, Mozart and Goethe. Booking.com

Villa Condulmer. Treviso

The former home of the nobleman Marco Condulmer, who commissioned the building in 1743, the house has welcomed many famous Venetian figures over the past two centuries – and even President Reagan during the G8 summit of 1987.

It’s most historic feature, however, is that it was at the Villa Condulmer that Giuseppe Verdi stayed in 1853 for the opening of his La Traviata at the city’s Gran Teatro “La Fenice”. Expedia | Lastminute.com

More Historic Hotels in Venice

Pesaro Palace. Renovated in 2010, many former guests wax lyrical over the accommodation in this 15th century building by the Grand Canal. Booking.com

Al Ponte Antico Hotel. Truly Venetian in décor, this fifteenth century building today houses one of the most well-respected hotels in the city. With its own private wharf along the Grand Canal, it is situated close to the famous Rialto Bridge. Expedia

Antico Doge. Dating back to the 14th century, this three-star hotel was once home to the Doge Marino Falier. Booking.com

Ca Sagredo. Five star rated, this 42-room hotel is housed in a 15th century building and features plenty of antique furniture and original art. Booking.com

Palazzo Abadessa. Once the residence of a Doge, this splendid palace overlooking the Santa Sofia Canal has plenty of genuine period Venetian charm on display. Booking.com

Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo. Rated highly by independent reviewers, this 10-room hotel is not only a fine period building, but also offers very competitively priced accommodation for Venice. Expedia

Hotel Antiche Figure. A 15th century palazzo in origin, Hotel Antiche Figure derives its name from the Renaissance frescoes which were once evident across its façade. Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Ca' Dogaressa Overlooking the Canale di Cannaregio, this highly rated little hotel offers 6 rooms and an ambience of 18th century Venice. Expedia

Ruzzini Palace Hotel. Part 16th and part 17th century, this four star hotel bestrides both renaissance and baroque periods. Booking.com

Hotel Becher. Plenty of XVIII century style to be found in this boutique hotel. Expedia | Lastminute.com

Foscari Palace. You may or may not have heard of the Dukes of Gonzaga, but this was their abode from around 1520. This four star hotel is situated along the Grand Canal. Booking.com

Hotel Abbazia. 50-rooms have been created out of this extraordinary old building – once home to the Carmelite Friars of the city. Expedia

Casa Verardo Residenza d'Epoca. Only a short stroll from St Mark’s Square, this comparatively small hotel dates back to the 16th century. Booking.com

Liassidi Palace. This restored gothic palace (‘Zorzi dalle Colonne Storte’) dates from the fifteenth century, although it sits on the site of an even older medieval structure. Today, this boutique hotel provides a mix of contemporary chic and tradition. Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Giorgione Hotel. Four-star accommodation in a fine eighteenth century building. Expedia

Hotel Al Leon. A recently restored early-fifteenth century Venetian house. Booking.com

Ca Gottardi. Boutique accommodation on Cannareggio. Expedia | Lastminute.com

Ca Del Borgo. (Lido) Located outside the bustle of central Venice, Ca Del Borgo is a fifteenth century building. Expedia

Locanda ai Santi Apostoli. An intimate 11-room hotel overlooking the Grand Canal of Venezia TripAdvisor

Palazzo Priuli Close to the Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Priuli offers 4-star hospitality in 14th century surroundings. Expedia | Lastminute.com

San Clemente Palace Hotel. With 12th century monastic origins, this luxury hotel is located amid peaceful parklands on the private island of the same name. Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Hotel Palazzo Vitturi A thirteenth century building within walking distance of the Rialto Bridge and other sights of the city. LateRooms | Booking.com

Ca Maria Adele. A former 16th century palace offering seclusion amid the bustle of Venice. Situated overlooking the famous church of Santa Maria Della Salute. Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli. The former home of the notable Foscarini family (including Marco Foscarini, the 117th Doge of Venice), Palazzo Giovanelli is today a 41-room 4-star hotel. Former guests include the Mozart family and Frederick Christian IV (King f Denmark). Booking.com

Period Hotels in Verona

Relais De Charme Il Sogno Di Giulietta. Alas, it is difficult to ascertain the exact age of the building itself, but it is certainly worthy of inclusion here on account of it overlooking the courtyard made famous by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Rooms on the other side of the building take in views of the Via Capello. Booking.com

Hotel Accademia. A hotel since 1880; a hostel from 1797; and built as an equestrian academy in 1565. More information is available through Booking.com | Expedia

Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista. Situated just outside Verona, this hotel has recently been restored to its former XV century glory. Expedia

Hotel Gabbia d’Oro. Five star rated, this centrally-located hotel dates from the 18th century and features some fine frescoes and artworks. Booking.com

Nights In The Past will soon be updating and expanding this section on what is, perhaps, the most romantic city of all. As such, we are keen to learn of any other period accommodation in Venice (as well as other popular destinations such as Verona). We are particularly eager to discover more historic Venetian hotels in Canareggio, San Marco and Castello. Suggestions can concern accommodation for any budget, from tourist class to four and five star luxury hotels. However, all should offer excellent service and have maintained their architectural heritage. Thank you.

Historic Hotels in Venice and Veneto

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Hotel Danieli

Foscari Palace

Luna Bagioni