Run since 1950 by the Sartori Family, the Ducale Hotel offers modern service in a comfortable atmosphere, which satisfies both the most hard to please tourist and the business person who's looking for a welcoming environment. The lobby is appointed in a classic style, with marble floors, mirrors on the walls and Murano glass objects dotted around. The property houses 40 cosy guestrooms with all the modern comforts, a 24-hour full bar service, a wonderful restaurant where you can taste typical Venetian seafood dishes, as well as classic Italian cooking. The Un Ospite di Venezia restaurant is managed personally by the owners and offers fresh, homemade fare. Other services at guests' disposition include a 24-hour reception (where English, French, German, Spanish and Venetian dialect are all spoken), an elevator, air conditioning, the possibility to send/receive both faxes and e-mails, free casino entry, discounts for local parking, information about the local museums and exhibits and maps of the city.