Only opened in 2013, Hotel Ai Reali may have experienced some teething problems in its first year, but is fast on the way to joining the list of Venice’s top luxury hotels. The building is an absolute joy. This aristocratic Venetian palace in the historical centre of the city is all glass chandeliers, marble bathrooms and sumptuous atriums. The food in the Alle Corone restaurant is remarkable, even more so when taking into account the lightning-quick service, and they even managed to find room to fit an entire wellness centre in the premises.