The Bar/Lounge at Londra Palace Venezia

"This is another place with an intriguing history: The core of the hotel dates back to 1853 when it was the Hotel d’Angleterre, beefed up by a “neolombardesque-style” extension in the 1860s"

"The staff is top-notch, as are the restaurant and the bar"

"Evening cocktails are served at the wood bar with its white stools or out on the veranda facing Riva degli Schiavoni, the broad waterfront promenade"

"Decorated in 19th-century Biedermeier style, the 53 rooms all come with free Wi-Fi, mini-bars, and flat-screen TVs"

"Room service is only offered at breakfast time and for drinks from the bar"

"The adjacent lounge has a vibrant library mien, done in rich coffee hues, Tchaikovsky's music etched on a wall"

"Our Inspector's Highlights • Thanks to a courteous staff and a veranda perfect for alfresco refreshments, the hotel’s Londrabar is the smart place to while away the morning, afternoon or night"