Splendid Venice
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The Splendid Venice is a 4 star
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 hotel in Venice
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, Italy
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 owned by the Starhotels
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 group. The hotel is located between St. Mark’s Square
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 and Rialto Bridge
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 and has 165 rooms (including 16 suites). The hotel has a private dock on the canals for access by gondola or water taxi.

History

The hotel was built in the 16th century and was first built for use as an Inn, known as "Locanda Cappello Nero". In 1900, it changed its name to "Albergo Splendido" and again in 1930 to "Hotel Splendid". After transferring ownership to Starhotels
Starhotels
Starhotels is a privately-owned hotel chain based in Florence that operates 22 luxury hotels .The chain was founded in 1980 by Ferruccio Fabri and is operated today by his daughter Elisabetta Fabri....

 the hotel was renovated in 2007 and renamed the "Splendid Venice" hotel.

Facilities

The hotel has a large Venetian
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 outdoor courtyard/Campiello with a retractable glass roof, allowing year round socializing. The hotel has a rooftop terrace and outdoor bar with panoramic views of St Mark's Campanile
St Mark's Campanile
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. The hotel's Le Maschere restaurant has a room of mirrors ("Sala degli Specchi") which is available for private dinners.

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