Located on the Grand Canal at the heart of the ancient water city, Aman Venice is set in a 16th century Palazzo Papadopoli. This sumptuous and romantic hotel is filled with museum-quality treasures and Tiepolo frescoes. The Aman Venice’s position allows guests to enjoy incredible architecture, churches, museums, Rialto Bridge, meandering streets and everything that Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can offer. Renovated in 2014, the hotel has gilded ceilings, centuries-old leather wall coverings, a sweeping staircase and the Ballroom overlooking the Grand Canal. Its 24 rooms and suites are individually decorated and sensitively furnished by Jean-Michel Gathy. Aman Venice with indoor and outdoor venues is ideal for celebrations and private events. At guests’ disposal, there are two restaurants overseen by Michelin-star chef Davide Oldani and the Blue Bar overlooking the Grand Canal. The Red Dining Room has silk wall coverings, antique tapestry and views of the garden, while The Yellow Dining Room has magnificent fireplace, Cesare Rotta ceiling painting and views of Venices most famous canal. Guests can enjoy private garden, relax at the Altana with 360-degree views or visit the Library with antique and modern tomes. They also can relieve stress and tension in the Aman Spa and fitness studio with aerobic and strength-conditioning apparatus. The former has three spa suites and offers massages and signature treatments using Amans natural products.

Location: The Grand Canal, Venice; 35 minutes’ ride from Marco Polo Airport; 15-minutes’ ride from Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia railway stations.

Accommodation: 24 rooms and suites: Palazzo Bedroom, Palazzo Chamber Alfresco, Palazzo Chamber Luminoso, Palazzo Stanza, Maddalena Stanza, Papadopoli Stanza, Sansovino Stanza, Grand Canal Suite, Alcova Tiepolo Suite.

Restaurants & bars: 2 restaurants and a bar: The Red Dining Room; The Yellow Dining Room; The Blue Bar; Garden Terrace.

Facilities: Private garden; The Altana (roof terrace with 360-degree views); The Salon (lounge area); The Library; indoor and outdoor venues for celebrations & private events.

Sport & Recreation: Fitness studio; gym; stretching; personal training.

Spa: Aman Spa: 3 spa suites with dressing room and bathroom, body and face treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures and wraps.