Thanks to a recent and accurate renovation and to constant maintenence works - the Luna Hotel Baglioni stands out as one of the most elegant and luxurious hotels of Venice. Not only has the honor of being Nenices oldest hotel - but also holds one of the finest and enviable locations in town - in the the heart of Venice just a few steps from Piazza San Marco - overlooking the basin and the island of San Giorgio. This aristocratic hotel has a rich history - beginning in the 12th century when it was shelter for the Knights Templar. By the 16th century the hotel was well established as the -Locanda of the Luna- then was further enhanced in the 18th century when the sumptuous Marco Polo lounge was embellished with stunning frescoes from Gianbattista Tiepolos School. From the moment you enter into the spacious reception hall - you can not help being awed by the magnificence of the soaring ceilings / huge chandeliers / antique furniture / fresh flowers / and fine oil paintings. Each public room is outstanding - from the ornately imposing lobby with its splendid Oriental carpet to the serenely attractive Canova Restaurant - renowned for its fine cuisine / attentive service and relaxing atmosphere. Nothing can surpass the elegance of the Marco Polo room with its enormous paintings / beautiful mirrors / soft lighting and massive murano glass chandeliers hanging from the sensational frescoed ceiling. A beautiful buffet breakfast is served here each morning. It is the most splendid place in Venice to have breakfast. All 108 guestrooms and suites are splendidly decorated with period-style furnishings / silk fabrics / hand blown Venetian chandeliers / marbled bathrooms and precious objects d art. Many of them also have balconies overlooking the Gran Canal. Some suites have spacious balustrated terraces with an extraordinary view of San Giorgios island.