Castello has comfortable rooms, a pretty terrace and, most importantly, a fantastic location 200 metres from St Marks Basilica It is 5 minutes walk from the Vaporetto -water bus- stop All rooms are air conditioned and feature Persian rugs and Murano glass lamps Some rooms have a view of Venices rooftops, including the dome of St Marks Basilica From reception an ancient staircase, dating back to the 1700s, takes you up to the rooms, breakfast room and the bar A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning Hotel Castello has a 24-hour reception where you can get lots of useful tourist information and book guided tours, transfers, and museum tickets