Venice's oldest hotel — 100 rooms and suites near St. Mark's Square, with a private water entrance on the lagoon.
BrandBaglioni Hotels & Resorts
DestinationVenice
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
Settinghistoric center, near St. Marks Square
Best ForRepeat Venice visitors seeking Italian family-owned hospitality over international chains, couples on milestone trips, travelers who prioritize location near St. Mark's Square.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Italian hospitality
Butlerstandard
Private PoolNo
Built12
Renovated2021
Baglioni Hotel Luna traces its origins to 1118 as a Templar Knights lodge, making it Venice's oldest continuously operating hotel. The current 100-key property sits steps from St. Mark's Square in the historic center, with a private water entrance on the lagoon — a structural advantage in a city whe
Key Features
Private water entrance
Exquisite dining options
Classic Venetian design
Proximity to St. Marks Square
Murano chandeliers
Dining
Canova Restaurant
Signature Experience
Arrival by private water taxi through the hotel's lagoon entrance — the structural advantage of not having to navigate Venice's pedestrian maze with luggage.
Private water entrance on the lagoon and proximity to St. Mark's Square without the crowds of the Piazza-facing properties. The 2021 renovation brought the interiors current while preserving Venetian-classical design language.
Signature Suite: Deluxe Suite
refined living spaces, marble finishes, captivating city views, twin or double beds, elegant living room with antique furniture, beautiful street views
Best time: October through December and March through May provide Venice's finest luxury conditions, with the extraordinary Carnival in February, autumn creating the most atmospheric light on the canals, and late spring offering the finest conditions before summer crowds arrive.
Demand: Venice commands extraordinary year-round global luxury demand, with the city's unique status as the world's most remarkable historic cityscape sustaining consistent international premium hotel occupancy throughout the year.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Venetian properties maintain Europe's premium pricing year-round, with the finest Grand Canal palace hotels and private island addresses representing some of the continent's most expensive rooms. Biennale years and Carnival week command the highest seasonal premiums.
Insider tip: Arrange a private visit to an extraordinary Murano glass maestro's private workshop through your hotel's most senior Venetian concierge, commissioning a bespoke piece that takes three weeks to complete and witnessing the extraordinary ancient technique in complete privacy — before an evening of priv
Avoid: Avoid August when Venice reaches maximum tourist density and the extraordinary intimacy that justifies ultra-luxury pricing becomes challenging to experience even at the finest addresses.
