Al Ponte Antico Hotel - Venice

4-star boutique hotel on the Grand Canal with direct Rialto Bridge views

Amenities

Al Ponte Antico offers a private terrace overlooking the Grand Canal that is exclusive to hotel guests. The hotel has its own private wharf for water taxi arrivals and departures directly from the canal. A 24-hour front desk provides personalized assistance, including luggage storage and daily housekeeping.

Rooms

Each of the 9 rooms in this 14th-century palace is individually themed after a famous Venetian bridge. Rooms feature soundproofed windows, air conditioning, and bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Superior rooms and Junior Suites offer canal views, with some featuring a private patio directly on the water.

Location

Hotel Al Ponte Antico sits directly on the Grand Canal, a 2-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. Piazza San Marco is a 10-minute walk away, and the Malibran Theater is nearby. The hotel is on a quiet street away from the main tourist crowds yet close to major attractions and local dining spots.

Dining

Breakfast is served daily on the Grand Canal terrace and includes homemade pastries baked by co-owner Barbara. Freshly squeezed juice, cheeses, cured meats, and eggs cooked to order are part of the buffet. The owners also offer high-quality coffee from a machine specially built for the hotel.

Service

Staff at Al Ponte Antico memorize each guest's name before arrival and provide recommendations for local restaurants and sights. The owners Matteo and Barbara personally greet arrivals at the dock and assist with breakfast every morning. The concierge team arranges water taxi transfers, restaurant reservations, and even last-minute opera tickets.

• Location: On the Grand Canal, 2 min from Rialto Bridge
• Rooms: 9 individually themed rooms in a 14th-century palace
• Dining: Homemade breakfast with Barbara's pastries on the canal terrace
• Service: Owners on-site, staff greet guests by name
• Transportation: Private wharf for water taxi directly to the hotel
• Sights: 10-minute walk to Piazza San Marco and nearby theaters

License number: 027042-ALB-00209,IT027042A1B9ANF4E6