The majestic city of Venice hardly needs any introduction. If you haven't been before, you simply must & if you have, then this is a great excuse to go back. The city's dizzyingly labyrinthine streets hide enough gems to justify a lifetime's exploration & the mild climate & rich heritage at the crossroads of Mediterranean & Asian culture make this the perfect antidote to a dreary English summer. The five-star Hotel Excelsior is a beautiful base from which to explore this magnificent city, boasting both proximity to the centre of town & seclusion & calm on the golden sands of the Venice Lido. The Hotel Excelsior dates back to 1908, when it transformed the lido from a long sandbank on the fringes of the town into a gr&, luxurious resort & a hub in its own right. The architecture of the Excelsior however, harks back to a much more distant history, its design echoing the Iberian Moresque style of the city's heyday. It now boasts three restaurants, three bars & a large swimming pool & fitness centre. The true highlight of the Excelsior, however, is its location on the Lido, a strip of golden s&, looking out over the Adriatic Sea. The hotel's private beach boasts some beautiful huts & a degree of seclusion & privacy unimaginable elsewhere in Venice. Water sports are available on the Lido, like windsurfing & waterskiing. Good to know Please note that a city tax of €5 per person per night is not included & is payable at the hotel.