Venice is a city with a fascinating history, and so many attractions to uncover. What better base from which to explore it but from the oldest hotel" The Baglioni Hotel Luna Venice dates all the way back to 1118 and also has the advantage of being the closest hotel to Piazza San Marco. It means that you can stroll there at sunrise or sunset, avoiding the crowds.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Located directly on the Grand Canal, you can arrive in style by water taxi at their own mooring. There’s also a separate entrance on Calle Vallaresso where Harry’s Bar and many of Venice’s most luxurious boutiques are located. Entering the stunning palazzo, we immediately noticed the Murano glass chandeliers and high ceilings.
We were welcomed by the manager who gave us a potted history of the hotel and its association with the Knights Templar. The Baglioni Hotel Luna was built on the site of a demolished Templar church, Santa Maria dell?Ascensione, as well as on the possible location of the Knights Templar convent. There are several places in Venice associated with the Knights Templar, including the Casino. You can visit all of them and it makes a nice focal point for a Venice stay if you’re interested in history. After a speedy check in, we were introduced to our personal butler. He showed us to our suite and encouraged us to contact him for any requests. Let’s take a look around, shall we"

ACCOMMODATION
Our Junior Suite was extremely large by Venic...