Location. The Best Western Hotel Villa Mabapa is a 1930s era hotel positioned along the Venetian Lagoon in Venice, Italy. The hotel faces the San Marco Basin and is located one kilometre from the Lido Beach. The Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs stand less than two kilometres away.
Hotel Features. This property features a shaded courtyard that leads to three connected villas. The lobby displays Oriental rugs and antiques. Alfresco dining is offered beneath the pines at Villa Mabapa Restaurant, where Venetian cuisine is served on blue Murano glass plates. The Bar offers coffee, tea, snacks and cocktails in a room graced by antique oil paintings, blue glass paneled doors, a grand piano and blue sofas. A computer station offers high speed Internet access, and an on site library provides a literary retreat. Function rooms accommodate events. The front desk is attended 24 hours a day, and hotel staff provides tour assistance.

Guestrooms. The hotel offers 72 air conditioned rooms, some with balconies that overlook the Venetian lagoon. Rooms are distributed among three buildings, one that is modern and two that were built in the 1930s. Room décor varies, but all feature modern design and bold colors. Guestrooms include satellite television and minibars. Marble or tiled bathrooms contain bidets and either showers or shower/tub combinations. Dial up Internet access is available. Pets are accepted.

Expert Tip. The Best Western Hotel Villa Mabapa provides complimentary bicycles, and for a fee, offers private boat cruises. Complimentary boat excursions depart for Murano Island, where visitors witness glass blowing demonstrations.