Hotel Ca Arco Antico

Reviewed by the blog of the NEW YORK TIMES, The Arco Antico Guest House is located 50 meters from the Gran Canal, in the Rialto Bridge neighborhood, only few steps away from one of the most animated spots of Venice, the Rialto market. All rooms are non smoking and include private bathrooms, heating and air-conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct-line telephone, internet connection, safe and mini bar. Boasting traditional floors *Alla Veneziana* and typical local lead-latticed windows created by Murano glass masters the guest house offers a complete array of modern services provided in the best hotels. Every morning, for example, particular care is paid to breakfast, served *upon request* either at the dining hall or in your room. There are also completely renewed rooms with private bathroom and shower, air conditioning and TV in the annex dependence beside the hotel. Check-in and out and concierge services are provided by main hotel. In the evening, you may participate in a *briefing* that includes suggestions and detailed recommendations to help our guests see places that are less likely to be visited by the common tourist, and discover with little effort the magic, history and mystery of the city: from Ugo Pratts Imaginary Venice, adapted from his Corto Maltese drawings and texts, to a Venice of fun and pleasure of the old taverns. This mix of tradition and modernity has been the guiding spirit of Gianfranco and Marco, the young Venetian owners, in overseeing every detail of this residence.