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A fabulous 1896 neoclassical gem, Bella Venezia demands the title of the town’s Grande Dame, for even the recent upgrade, all carved ceilings and marble inlaid flooring, reminds one of a London Gentlemen’s Club.
Rooms have their own character each, but all use the fluffy COCO-mat mattresses, the best bedding brand in Greece.
Convenient for all Old Town sights, yet quiet, it offers car and bike rentals for those who are too heavy to amble after sampling its lavish, award-winning breakfast buffet.
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