Across the water from Venice’s main islands, Blue Riband is on the shores of Lido, the barrier island that plays host to the Film Festival every year. It’s a different atmosphere to staying in San Marco, with fewer tourists, and lots more space. That’s evident from this place, which not only has a huge square footage, but also a wonderful garden. It’s a wonderful feature, and not the kind of thing you’d expect in Venice. Home truths: *The kitchen feels a bit old-fashioned, and there's no washing machine or dishwasher *Even though it's on the ground level, there's still a short flight of stairs to enter *When we measured the wi-fi, it was only 8Mbps