Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa – Adults Only (14+)

Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa fills a 15th-century building in Dorsoduro, and anyone from 14 can stay. It opened as a hotel in 2019 and sits in a quiet corner of the city.

Spa suites above the canal

Steam room, sauna and hot tub share a private spa with a relaxation lounge. Some suites have their own spa bath, and the Executive Suite adds a canal view. Other choices include the Emotion superior double, junior suites facing the garden or canal, a flexible room and an economy queen. Each room has its own decor, and the bedding is premium.

Breakfast in the garden

Breakfast moves between a secluded garden and a sunny terrace, which also hosts evening cocktails. The buffet has sweet and savoury dishes, cold cuts, cheeses, cakes and juices, with Italian, continental and gluten-free options. Many guests praise the garden meal and the calm surroundings, although the sights stay within reach.

By water or on foot

A water taxi can drop you at the hotel from the station or airport. Because the waterbus stop is two minutes away, the sights are easy to reach. The train station Santa Lucia lies 1.3 km from the hotel, with Piazza San Marco at 1.8 km. Marco Polo Airport, the nearest, sits 11.3 km away.