10 romantic hotels for 2 in Venice

Let's get straight to the heart of the matter, without beating about the bush: a 5-star palace should provide a good dose of romance and luxury for your Venetian stay.

Everything about the Baglioni Hotel Luna exudes luxury, just a stone's throw from Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice. Special mention must go to the 125 m² San Giorgio suite and its private terrace overlooking the lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore: unique!

Set in the heart of San Marco, not far from the famous St. Mark's Square, the historic centre of Venice,Hotel Flora is housed in a beautiful 17th-century building, discreetly set in greenery.

Here, romance rhymes with elegance: the hotel's cachet is expressed without overdoing it, through the tasteful decor, the quality of service and the calm of the surroundings.

Away from the hordes of tourists, on the banks of a peaceful canal in the Santa Croce district, theHotel Olimpia Venice is one of those gems that can be found off the beaten track. Yet Piazzale Roma and the vaporetto are just 100 metres away!

Perfectly maintained, the hotel is housed in an ancient 16th-century building, and the rooms feature 18th-century Venetian furnishings, immersing you in the romantic atmosphere of the Serenissima.

At the very tip of the Dorsoduro district, the hotel's location is in itself full of charm: the peace and quiet is always appreciated for a romantic stay. Add to this the impeccably furnished rooms and friendly welcome, and you have every reason to feel at home at Ca' Santo Spirito B&B.

We're just a stone's throw from the Grand Canal, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Accademia Gallery and the photogenic Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute.

Sometimes you don't need luxury to make an address romantic. That's the case with Hotel Casa Petrarca: simply furnished and equipped with its one star, but perfectly well kept.

As a result, Hotel Casa Petrarca is a great success with its guests, who don't have to break the bank to enjoy an ideal location in the heart of the San Marco district and just two minutes from Piazza San Marco.

A fully-equipped pied-à-terre in the heart of historic Venice is the promise of La Finestra sulle Beccarie. This intimate establishment is located in the popular San Polo district, a stone's throw from the Rialto markets.

Just the thing: you'll have a fully equipped kitchen in your flat. And to top it all off, access to the superb sun terrace, with views over the rooftops of Venice.

New palace, new top-of-the-range services at Londra Palace Venezia. You'll be staying right on the lagoon, on the lively Riva degli Schiavoni, a stone's throw from Piazza San Marco.

At the heart of the action, the most sought-after and romantic rooms are those with a balcony overlooking the lagoon and its parade of boats... The hotel's Do Leoni restaurant is in the same category.

For a change of scene, the Murano Palace is located on the island of Murano. Known for its glassmakers, Murano is like a miniature replica of Venice, only quieter!

This B&B is a real romantic cocoon, with particular attention paid to the decor, in the purest 18th-century Venetian style.

Some 4-star hotels seem to be worth more than others in Venice. This is the case for the H10 Palazzo Canova, which places you directly on the Grand Canal, a stone's throw from the Rialto: a romantic location to match.

In addition to the comfort of the rooms, which are always decorated in a modern style, you will appreciate the hotel'spleasant terrace, ideal for a drink with a view of the Grand Canal and the heart of Venice.

Welcome to an authentic Venetian palazzo, just a stone's throw from the Grand Canal, in the friendly Santa Croce district. The charm of the past is at its best in this superb, well-appointed B&B, perfectly in tune with the romantic spirit of Venice.

Exposed beams, stone staircases and Gothic arcades, a 16th-century well and a small terrace overlooking the rooftops of Venice.