Hotel Marconi is on the Grand Canal, right across from Rialto Bridge. Its rooms are decorated in a typical Venetian style, and include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The compact rooms have a minibar, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Some have a classic feel, and others feature refined and antique Venetian furniture. The room rate includes a city map and entrance to Venice Casino. A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel’s bright dining room. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the tables outside, where they can admire the views. Surrounded by historic markets and typical Venetian restaurants, the Marconi Hotel enjoys great public transportation services. It is just under half a mile from St. Mark’s Basilica.