Settled on its own private Island in Venice, Isola delle Rose, just minutes away from central St. Mark’s Square by compliment ... ary shuttle service, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa opened in 2015, featuring 266 contemporary-styled rooms and suites designed by the architect Matteo Thun; two distinct accommodation experiences are located in secluded corners of the Island: the JW and JW Retreats, composed by La Residenza, La Maisonette, L’Uliveto and Villa Rose. The Resort features 4 restaurants - including the fine dining Fiola at Dopolavoro Venezia - and 4 bars offering Italian and local cuisine, the largest Spa in Venice, a romantic Church, kids club and family activities, water sports, a rooftop pool area offering a dramatic 360° view over Venice and the smooth Lagoon, and lush green areas with a combination of tropical and Mediterranean plants, while Sapori Cooking Academy attracts worldwide gastronomes looking to experience the authentic Venetian lifestyle and atmosphere. In addition, the Resort boasts several venues to host private events: 10 state of art meeting rooms of various capacities from 15 up to 380 people. The lush gardens for outdoor receptions, the pool areas for cocktails al fresco with a dramatic view over the Lagoon and a renovated neo-Romanesque Church, the wide range of leisure facilities, make the JW Marriott Venice the ultimate luxury destination in Venice. read more