The Hotel Metropole Venezia is an eclectic and theatrical indipendent hotel superbly located in the heart of Venice, just a f ... ew steps from St. Mark-s square and the venues of the Art Biennale Exhibition. METROPOLE HIGHLIGHTS > Rooms and suites with spectacular Lagoon views; > Citrus Garden, a luxuriant scented garden that dominates the outdoor with exotic palms and jasmines. Ideal for al-fresco dining; > an impressive antiques collection, displayed in the gallery and along the floors of the hotel. Thousands of treasures collected by the Beggiato family over the last 50 years; > Orientalbar, its signature restaurant and cocktail bar, favourite venue for artists and musicians; > the Metropole Spa at exclusive use. It includes Hammam, warm water pool, shower with chromotherapy, icefall and the flames of the fire. Since 1968, the prestigious hotel has been run by Pierluigi and Elisabeth Beggiato, a well-known Venetian family of hoteliers. In 2000, the management has passed to the daughter Gloria who brought to the Metropole a hint of mistery, Oriental elegance and the strong personality the hotel currently boasts. read more