The hotel is located in an old building with 4 floors, which was originally the home of wealthy merchant families. In the 1959 it was converted into a hotel. The furniture still retain the charm and splendor of yesteryear. The hotel has views of a typical Venetian canal. It has many services, among which breakfast room, multilingual staff and wireless Internet access.
The Ateneo is located in a quiet and ideal area, just a few meters from the historic center of Venice. Nearby there are Piazza San Marco, Teatro La Fenice, Rialto Bridge, Chiesa della Salute, Frari, Palazzo Ducale, Basilica and Campanile, Ponte dei Sospiri, luxury shops and restaurants. The hotel has an easy access to the boat stops, useful for travel in the historic city. The train station of Saint Lucia is a short 30-minute walk.