Occupying a Byzantine building in St Mark's Square, originally home to the rich Venetian Dandolo family, the Palazzo Selvadego Hotel has a history of dating back to the 17th century. Minimal, designer décor featuring wooden floors, exposed beams, soft leather sofas and stone bathrooms is sensitive to the building's original architectural features and contrasts with the ornate original features. Location of only one block distance from St Mark's Square, guests of the hotel are ideally placed for exploring historic and cultural sights of Venice. The famous Rialto Bridge and the Peggy Guggenheim museum are just 400 meters stroll away and Venice Marco Polo airport is 16 kilometers and about a 40 minute journey from the hotel.