Venice can still be very warm in early October but the hotel switches off the air conditioning in October. The room was really stuffy. When I opened the windows ferocious mosquitos came in and bit me all night. They advertise they have airconditioning but do not tell you it is turned off! The hotel is historic but its just worth... more

I have stayed at The Grand Hotel Des Bains in Venice so many times I can't remember when was the first, but I'm telling you there is nowhere in the world so perfectly situated or so well cared for and I would never consider staying anywhere else unless I had to. I cannot imagine not being able to go there... more

This hotel is truly fantastic the staff are friendly nothing too much trouble. We went for my 60th birthday with our Son and his wife. We ate in the restaurant on the first evening very expensive but it made the occasion. Wonderful meal. The breakfast was like nothing we have seen before it was a feast for a king and... more

Stayed here for my mums 60th Birthday. Large bedroom needed redecoration. Public areas Sumptuous. Breakfast excellent. Avoid Evening Dining here - doors left open at night to save cost of airconditioning so bit to death by Mozzies - 10 bites during meal. Cost of meal extortionate - small saucer of veg €12 on top of €35 main course, cheapest wine... more

Wonderful historical hotel, with large park and swimming pool. At the end of September the hotel was quiet and the staff knowledgeable and professional My room was quiet and cool, despite AC not working and a small toilet leak. The hotel could do with some upkeep, and then it woudl be perfect. Also, the internet rate were overpriced. All in... more

Just got back from a wonderful trip to Venice and had a fantastic stay at the Hotel Des Bains. Nothing could have prepared us for the grand opulence of this beautiful hotel. The staff are friendly and very professional and gave the impression that nothing was too much trouble. We could not hide the jaw dropping experience it was to... more

Spent 3 nights at Des Bains for our 10th anniversary. This was the 2nd time at this hotel; the first one being in 2001. The hotel is now run by an independent company and is not a Sheraton anymore. The hotel is old world elegant with nice, big rooms. The breakfast is a must and plentiful. The restaurant for dinner... more

What a treat to spend five days at the hotel des bains! Definitely a hotel in the old style, I felt at times as though I was wandering through the Titanic - huge public rooms, long corridors, sumptuous dining rooms, glass chandeliers, parquet flooring. Everything was over the top. We were there off season, and the private beach across the... more

Its beautiful Fin de Siècle building is excellently maintained. Rooms spacious and furnished with austere elegance. Read complaints about bathrooms, personally haven't any, were nice and worked perfectly. Beach as comfortable as beach can be. But above all hotel personnel is more than professional, it is attentive, helpful, and friendly. Special bravo for mâitre Steffano, waitress Cristina, concierge Maurizio, and... more