Opened in 1308, Albergo Cavalletto and Doge Orseolo is one of the oldest hotels in Venice It is set right behind St Marks Square, and features elegant rooms and a private pier All rooms of Albergo Cavalletto are classically furnished in Venetian style and come with satellite TV and minibar Some rooms offer charming views of the gondolas in the Orseolo Basin The bar and breakfast room also overlook the canal When included in your booking, the varied breakfast buffet includes fresh fruit, croissants, coffee and tea The Cavallettos elegant restaurant serves typical Venetian cuisine and is recommended by guide books It is located 100 metres away Albergo Cavalletto and Doge Orseolo is 100 metres from Correr Museum and 70 metres from the Bell Tower of St Marks Basilica The nearest water bus stop is San Marco-Vallaresso, a 2-minute walk from the hotel