Overlooking the grand canal, near the main terminals, at only 15 minutes from the celebrated rialto bridge, the continental offers the privileges of never ended traditions, personally assured from the third generation hotel owners. Thanks to wise restoration the original atmosphere of the xiv century palace, that was one of the administrative departments of the spanish embassy at the time of the venetian republic serenissima , remains intact. The continental has 93 recently renovated rooms all with air conditioning with individual control, private bath, hair dryer, telephone, safe, colour tv with remote control and a 16 channel satellite system. The hotel also has a private landing stage and terrace overlooking the grand canal. The restaurant with two evocative terraces on the grand canal is able to offer an international cuisine or traditional dishes in which the pleasure of the taste has been maintained without any compromise. Additional facilities winter heated terrace. Credit card provided at the time of booking is only as guarantee, client will be charged on departure. This property was built in 1480 renovated in 1998