Overlooking the San Vio Canal, this 17th century Venetian town house lies in the Dorsoduro district It offers elegant rooms and a peaceful location, 15 minutes walk from St Marks Square Set in an artistic neighbourhood, Hotel American-Dinesen is 250 metres from both the Academy of Fine Arts and the Peggy Guggenheim collection All rooms provide flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi Some rooms offer a balcony with canal views, others have modern furnishings Breakfast at the American is a varied buffet, and includes fresh pastries, cereals and fruit In the summer, guests can enjoy a cocktail or traditional spritz on the terrace Accademia Vaporetto Stop is 250 metres away, and boats to Giudecca Island leave from the nearby Zattere pier