The Bar/Lounge at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

"A network of local partners includes textiles from Rubelli, customised light installations by Barovier & Toso, Zucchetti’s bathroom fixtures, hand-blown glass lamps designed by Antonio Rodriguez and produced by Artemide and clean furniture crafted from local wood"

"A rooftop terrace with a sexy pool overlooking the city offers a view like a Turner painting, and the bar serves a great negroni, updated just enough not to feel too fussy"

"There's a poolside bar, a lounge bar and a garden grill, plus a delicatessen just a few steps from the boat, so you can snag a classic Italian coffee before heading into Venice"

"While Matteo Thun’s contemporary, minimalist interiors and rooms are elegant in the extreme, it’s the rooftop spa and pools (indoor and outdoor), with their four-poster loungers and unimpeded views across the lagoon, that really steal the show"

"A Michelin-starred restaurant, casual rooftop eatery, and a poolside bar are just a few of the dining options, plus there are a huge spa, three pools, and kids' club"