The Hotel

Overlooking the enchanting Grand Canal, the Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal is the ideal destination for an unforgettable holiday in Venice. The hotel is set close to the Santa Lucia train station, the Marittima cruise terminal and Piazzale Roma, making it easy and convenient to visit all of Venice’s major attractions. With pastel colours, Venetian stucco and Murano glass wall sconces, guests will be allured by the refined elegance of the hotel’s interiors. The rooms are decorated in 18th-century Venetian style and equipped with modern comforts such as flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and minibars. Traditional Venetian treats and innovative dishes can be savoured in La Cupola Restaurant which prides itself in using local ingredients. The elegant Carlton Café offers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of drinks, appetizers and snacks. The Carlton Sky Lounge is located on the fourth floor and is well suited for parties and social events. It also makes for the ideal place for a romantic evening with panoramic views of the Grand Canal and the skyline of Venice. Other facilities available in the hotel include complimentary entry to the Venice Casino, luggage storage, babysitting services, ticket booking for theatre performances and concerts, as well as information on excursions to the Venice Lagoon Islands and other local attractions.

Carnival Mask Party

Hidden behind the masks, guests can indulge in a four-course dinner followed by a ball. Taste buds are treated to specialties prepared by Chef Alfonso Cicerale while other highlights of the night include characters from the Commedia dell’Arte, performance of a baroque music quartet, Le Dogaresse di Venezia and a burlesque show.

• Start at 7.30pm
• DJ set from 10.30pm

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Groupon’s Guide To Venice

The capital of the Veneto region, listed as a World Heritage Site, Venice is set on a group of 118 small islands separated by a labyrinth of canals and linked by century-old bridges. Colonnaded squares, domes and arches can be seen while on a sleek motorboat or during a gondola ride that will carry visitors through the city’s main waterways. Tourists shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to visit the Doge’s Palace, a symbol of the republic’s wealth and mastery over land and sea. On the eastern end of St. Mark’s Square, the world-renowned Byzantine basilica has become a landmark of the city with its four bulbous domes and golden mosaics. Throughout the cobbled streets, there are countless shops where travellers can pick out unique handmade masks painted according to the 800-year-old Venetian tradition. Venice has a humid subtropical climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters. The sky is clear, with a moderate level of sunshine that invites holidaymakers to visit the city during autumn, while winter months bring an average high temperature of 6°C and three hours of sunshine per day.