An enticing step into the city’s thrilling heritage with all the trimmings of modern luxury, Aman Grand Canal Venice offers an unparalleled dialogue between the old and the new. Opulent without appearing gaudy, deeply historical without feeling old-fashioned, the Jean-Michel Gathy interiors are a visual delight. As for the exterior, words don’t quite do justice to the 16th-century palace that has frescoes of the Old Masters and the intoxicating grandeur of a time long gone. To — quite literally — sleep under the stars, opt for the Alcova Tiepolo Suite, which features 18th-century frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, the best of which reside above the king-size bed, alongside a state-of-the-art sound system, a glorious bathroom with dressing area and wondrous garden terrace views.

From $4,720 per night. Contact Licinio Garavaglia, general manager, lgaravaglia@aman.com, +39 041 270 7333, aman.com