Recently opened in the heart of Venice’s historic town centre, the Bloom is an elegantly refined B&B located just a short distance away from the city’s major tourist attractions. Its refined rooms, each featuring an elegantly original and successful mix of classical Venetian style and modern design, are all equipped with every conceivable amenity to help make your Venetian holiday one that will never be forgotten.

Breakfast is served in an elegant dining room with furnishings and items of prestigious value. The top of floor of the building has a relaxing reading room for guests as well as the B&B’s crowning glory, a terrace from where it is possible to take-in a most breathtaking view of the city that will remain one of those special memories from your Venetian holiday.

Bloom B&B is located in the very heart of Venice and is the perfect place from where to explore the treasures of this magical city on the Lagoon. The building overlooks the Campo Santo Stefano, bathed in sunlight and so full of life.

Saint Mark’s Square, with its famous Basilica and the famous Ducal Palace, the Rialto Bridge and its colourful market, the Fenice Theatre, the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana, the Accademia Galleries and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection are all within easy reach and just a few minutes walk away.

The Bloom B&B’s spacious rooms are all furnished to the highest levels of taste and elegance. Particular attention is paid to the minutest of detail, giving each room a style that is totally unique. Guests can opt for rooms with purple or red tones or bare brick finishes.

Whichever room you choose you will be pleasantly surprised by their pleasantly relaxing atmosphere as well as the stylish finishes that are a feature of all the rooms. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower or tub, LCD TV, air-conditioning, safe, mini-bar and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 145 EUR per night

Source: www.bloom-venice.com

Just minutes from the historic center of Venice, the Abbazia de luxe is a luxurious lodging created from the former monastery of the Frati Carmelitani Scalzi (barefoot Carmelite friars) of Venice; the interior is the fruit of an attentive and careful study of furnishings placing it among the best and most exclusive bed & breakfasts of Venice. Each suite offers different environments, seducing guests with their extraordinary comfort and sensational decor.

The fascinating fusion of styles of the rooms continues in the enchanting atmosphere of the reception area and hall; the rooms of the Abbazia de luxe also offer a fabulous view over the Grand Canal and the magnificent bridge, Ponte degli Scalzi. At the boutique hotel Abbazia de luxe, the breakfast is served in a splendid room and a snack service is available for a relaxing break.

The personnel of the boutique hotel Abbazia de luxe is happy to provide any information regarding itineraries in the historic center of Venice, make reservations for guided tours to the museums of the city and find the best restaurant for a romantic candle-light dinner.

LOCATION
Near the Grand Canal and Santa Lucia train station, easy to reach in just 5 minutes from Piazzale Roma thanks to Ponte della Costituzione (or Ponte di Calatrava), the boutique hotel Abbazia de luxe is a luxurious oasis of peace in the tranquility of a Venetian “calle” (street), far from the confusion and crowds of tourists.

The stop for the ferry on the Canal Grande offers guests of the bed and breakfast Abbazia de luxe the possibility to explore Venice navigating among extraordinary palazzos and museums, facing the major waterway of the city.

Going beyond the bridge, Ponte degli Scalzi and the Baroque magnificence of the church of the same name, you may admire the Gothic-Byzantine combination of Palazzo Vendramin, site of the Casinò, and the splendor of the Cà d’Oro preceding the fabulous and famous architecture of the bridge Ponte di Rialto.

Turning toward the bridge, Ponte dell’Accademia, Palazzo Grassi and Cà Rezzonico, museum of the Venetian 17th century, sumptuously anticipate the surprising profiles of the Basilica della Salute at the entrance of the basin, Bacino di San marco.

The salon of Istria stone of piazza San Marco is a large space surrounded by porticoes of the Procuratie, adorned by the beautiful architecture of the basilica and dominated by the bell tower of San Marco reaching for the sky.

Just meters from the shore, Palazzo Ducale, former seat of the government of the Serenissima, preserves splendid frescoes by masters such as Titian and Tiepolo. Within its gothic style facade is the extraordinary room of the Maggior Consiglio (High Council) and access to the prisons of the republic across the famous ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs).

ROOMS & SUITES
The suites of the Abbazia de luxe of Venice have view of the Grand Canal and are immersed in an enchanting and exclusive atmosphere. A luxurious environment created from a refined synthesis between contemporary style and classic touches finding a different expression in each suite.

The valuable furnishings and the splendid play of light of the rooms of the Abbazia de luxe offer maximum comfort, the silence of sound-proof rooms and have air conditioning, plasma TV , connection to ADSL internet , radio, safe and refrigerated bar.

The bathrooms of the suites are surprising for the elegance of their fabulous decor and offer the much-needed relaxation of a tub with hydromassage, shower, hairdryer and the always useful beauty kit.

CONTEMPORARY VENICE
Every year Venice is the preferred destination for art lovers from around the world; some basic stops are the famous pavilions of the Biennale art, in the area of the gardens, Giardini, the Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa, and the modern art gallery, Galleria art Moderna di Cà Pesaro, regularly exhibiting the work of young international talents.

Around Piazza San Marco many art galleries present the creations of acclaimed Italian and foreign artists . Not far away, turning toward San Samuele, we find the famous galleria Santo Stefano: its history includes the names of De Chirico, Morandi and Vedova.

Palazzo Grassi, recently re-opened by the French magnate Francois Pinault, has chosen to dedicate itself with great enthusiasm to contemporary art collections and offer views of the work of masters such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan.

We must not forget the importance of the Collezione Peggy Guggenheim which, within walking distance of the bridge Ponte dell’Accademia, inside Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, displays an extraordinary series of works by Picasso, Mirò, and Pollock. Absolutely not to be missed.

SHOPPING IN VENICE
Dedicating oneself to shopping in Venice is easy. And acquiring something typically Venetian is even easier. The famous carnival masks in terracotta or ceramics are still today probably the most sought-after product. In Venice, you will find every kind and at every price. A precious and original element for your decor.

Take a whole morning in Murano. The glass items produced, invented and promoted by the ancient masters of the island will enchant you with their beauty and authenticity. Lamps, vases and signed jewelry are part of the offerings that will never disappoint you, allowing you to take home a bit of the character of Venice.

If, on the other hand, you are looking for fashion shopping , turn along the Mercerie (haberdashery area) connecting San Marco to Rialto where every Italian and foreign brand is found in the elegant andexclusive boutiques of Gucci, Max Mara, Armani, and Cartier. On the opposite side, just outside Piazza San Marco, Calle XXII Marzo presents the creations of Bulgari, Versace, and Damiani.

Rooms: 50

Price: from 99 EUR per night

Source: www.abbaziadeluxe.com

After a sumptuous restoration, Palazzo Venart – a member of The Leading Hotels of the World – is now one of the most iconic 5-star hotels in Venice, a magical and secret place in the heart of the Sestiere Santa Croce, able to recount a story stretching back centuries and beginning when it was an ancient private residence, known as Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme.

The palace’s soul lies in its name, a combination of the words ‘Venice’ and ‘Art’, and it enshrines the charm and essence of the history of this city, an emblem of world art since the Renaissance.

Tucked away in the heart of the ‘city on water’ – 10 minutes from the Rialto Bridge and far from the classic tourist routes, Palazzo Venart houses priceless treasures such as the enchanting garden with a private pier on the Grand Canal and the Glam restaurant, the only one shining two Michelin stars in Venice.

THE HISTORY
Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme on the Grand Canal in Venice has regained its former splendour and timeless charm, after years of neglect and decay, thanks to a thorough restoration completed in 2016.

The palace, a tribute to the thousand-year history of Venice, has over time hosted some of the most illustrious personalities of the past and was the scene of the social and cultural life of the Venetian nobility.

In the fifteenth century, the building, formerly owned by the Lion family, then the Vernier family, was the home of the great mercenary captain Pandolfo Malatesta, lord of Rimini and patron of the arts, who took refuge here after being excommunicated and sentenced to be burnt at the stake for his excessive greed.

The palace in the past was also home to the luckless Francesco da Bussone, known as the Count of Carmagnola, accused of treason and executed between the two columns in St. Mark’s Square.

Originally, the front of the palace faced the Grand Canal, occupying the space that is now the garden. The structure of the palace was the typical Venetian tripartite architecture of the fifteenth century, with direct access from the canal and the white marble façade interspersed with arched windows, decorated with elegant balustrades in Istrian stone.

In the golden age of the eighteenth century, the salons on the piano nobile of the palace hosted the social and cultural life of the city’s aristocratic elite, who, to the notes of Vivaldi played by string quartets, gathered to dance, play cards and converse.

Throughout the centuries, the building has always been one of the most exclusive and spectacular in the city, so much so that in 1819 it even appeared in the tourist guidebook entitled ‘Forestiero Istruito nelle cose più pregevoli e curiose antiche e moderne della città di Venezia’ (translated, the title means ‘For foreigners that they may learn of the most splendid and curious ancient and modern things of the city of Venice’).

However, in a fire that broke out in in 1845, the façade of the palace facing the Grand Canal was destroyed, leaving space for the current ‘garden on the water’, while the salon and the portion of the building that housed the casinò were saved.

The reconstruction of the building took more than a decade: in the first phase, starting in 1851, the damaged and unsafe areas were secured and structural works were completed, while from 1864 the spaces were redefined and the decorative elements completed.

Further restoration work was carried out in 1880, during the period when the palace was owned by Amelia Richetti, who received it as an inheritance from her husband along with other historic Venetian buildings. These properties included a residence in San Stae and an estate in Altino, an ancient pre-Roman city that is now no more.

Her daughter Adele married Lieutenant-Colonel Edmondo Bacchini delle Palme, to whom we owe the coat of arms in the salon – the symbols of which recall the close ties between the family and the Church of Rome – and the name of the palace as it has come down to us.

The tempera paintings adorning the walls and ceilings of the corridor, which we still admire today, date back to the time when the building was completely restored. The frescoes recall the essence of the frescoes painted by Michelangelo Mortalier in Palazzo Grassi and show convivial scenes from Venetian society of the time, bearing witness to the fervour of palace life.

The scenes, painted to be admired from below and from a distance, are thought to have been created after the steps that connected the two wings of the mezzanine above the marble staircase were removed.

Analysis of the surveys conducted during the restoration revealed that many of the pigments used in the paintings, such as zinc white, artificial ultramarine blue and chrome yellow, as well as inorganic binders made from a combination of carbonated lime and plaster, were not used at the time and instead date back to the second half of the nineteenth century.

The imposing and meticulous renovation of the ancient palace completed in 2016, aimed at preserving every indelible trace of the transformations it has undergone over the centuries, has restored to their former glory the ceiling and wall decorations in the corridor, the wooden beams painted with gold leaf, the Renaissance frescoes, and the stone architectural elements, such as the precious marble staircase leading to the mezzanine floor and the Istrian stone portal on the main floor.

Instead, the restoration of the area destroyed by fire in front of the Grand Canal – where the original Palazzo Vitturi Giustinian-Contarini stood – dates back to the twentieth century and was later replaced by an enchanting and intimate garden, embellished with statues and works of art, partly kept in the demolished building and partly coming from the Roman archaeological site of Altino.

In the following years, Bacchini delle Palme donated part of the collection to the Museum of Altino, where some works are still preserved, while others were left to decorate the garden, giving it the typical charm of a place rich in history.

In August 2016, the Taiwanese hotel group LDC Hotels Italy completed the restoration work and the palazzo was renamed Palazzo Venart – Luxury Hotel, now an elegant and exclusive five-star hotel, one of the most sought-after in Venice.

ROOMS & SUITES
There are seventeen charming rooms and luxury suites, each different, in this magnificent boutique hotel in Venice. Each one reflects the city’s noble history through fine furnishings and luxurious details that elegantly reinterpret the fancifulness of the gilded eighteenth century.

The opulent interior pays tribute to travellers, poets, works of art and ancient traditions, elegantly combining modern comforts with the timeless charm of Venice, ‘Queen of the Adriatic’.

LUXURY SUITE OPEN PLAN GRAND CANAL 
An especially striking feature of this wonderful Open Plan Suite with its generous dimensions and meticulously decorated rooms is its enchanting view of the Grand Canal – the main ‘street’ through the city and the most famous waterway in the world.

The calm and reassuring sounds of the Grand Canal will be the soundtrack of your stay in this magnificent Suite, made unique by the view of the façades of the most beautiful residences of the past. Vermilion red onyx and glass mosaic clad the bathroom with natural light, large walk-in shower, double washbasin and luxury toiletries.

SUITE GRAN CANAL
Located on the upper floors of the palace, the Grand Canal Suite with view is composed of generous and functional spaces, decorated with fine handcrafted boiseries and decorated in a delicate pastel palette.

The room is divided into a living area, a master bedroom and a refined bathroom panelled in onyx; but it is the evocative view of the lagoon, with the bright colours of the period palaces and the magic of its lights at night that gives this prestigious suite type its special touch.

PRESTIGE ROOM
The four Prestige rooms, one of which has a splendid view of the Grand Canal, have striking features that give them a timeless charm. Each room is designed with unique combinations of classic design elements and embellished with period furniture, objets d’art and fine finishes.

The Prestige room, which is larger and of a higher category than the Classic rooms, measures an average of 35 square metres (376 sq.ft.) and features a king-size or twin bed and a spacious marble bathroom with luxury toiletries by Etro Palais Jamais.

GLAM RESTAURANT
The Glam restaurant – the only one with two Michelin stars in Venice – welcomes its guests in an intimate and atmospheric setting that includes a comfortable glazed indoor dining room and the lovely courtyard outside in the shade of an old magnolia tree.

Here begins an auteur culinary experience – signed by multi-starred chef Enrico Bartolini and Resident Chef Donato Ascani – that revisits the traditional flavours of the Lagoon in a contemporary key, emphasising the quality of seasonal ingredients and the wide selection of fine labels.

The Glam restaurant creates a memorable experience of incredible value, tantalising the palates of connoisseurs from all over the world, combining the intense flavours of tradition with refined technique and the extraordinary talent of Chef Ascani.

WEDDINGS IN VENICE
A palace for events or an evocative location for weddings in Venice, stepping through the majestic door of Palazzo Venart will in any case introduce you to an exotic and exclusive world, a timeless place amid the dense weave of calli and campielli that are reflected in the lagoon.

Preceded by an enchanting garden lapped by the Grand Canal, Palazzo Venart will welcome your guests with an elegant expanse of colourful flowers and precious works of art by Anna Paola Cibin.

This enchanted and spending venue place thus becomes the ideal setting for a wedding ceremony, a toast at sunset or a spectacular cake-cutting ceremony sparkling with the reflections of the lights on the water.

Impeccable service, privacy and intimacy, customised arrangements and an extraordinary culinary proposal will make your every event a unique and memorable experience.

LIVIN’ VENICE
Discovering Venice at its most authentic and unusual, through the quietness of private views, hidden itineraries and exclusive experiences, is a luxury in itself. Be inspired by the secrets of the precious arts and ancient Venetian traditions of the Serenissima’s glorious past.

LUIGI BEVILACQUA WEAVING MILL
In the historical premises of the ‘Tessitura’ in the S. Croce district of Venice, the company – run since 1500 by the Bevilacqua family – still produces precious fabrics by hand using the ancient Venetian manner of weaving, combining historical techniques and designs with a modern touch.

Behind Bevilacqua velvets lies a history of know-how and patience handed down over the centuries on original eighteenth-century Jacquard looms and machinery, which still make products that are unique in the world, the fruit of a noble tradition carried on by very few weavers in the world.

On offer is an exclusive tour to discover a very ancient art and the refined soprarizzo velvet, the manufacture of which is extremely complex and is still done by hand on eighteen looms dating back to the eighteenth century, acquired from the silk school of the Serenissima.

TOUR OF BURANO & MURANO
One cannot say one has visited Venice without first losing oneself in the hidden calli, amidst the colourful houses and small canals of Murano and Burano, the most famous and characteristic islands of the Lagoon.

An exclusive tour by private boat will lead you to discover the treasures and centuries-old traditions that animate these places frozen in time, where ancient and precious arts have been handed down for generations. In the craft workshops of Murano, a universal synonym for the finest glassmaking art, wonderful works of art and iconic design objects in blown glass come to life.

It is, however, in Burano, one of the most colourful little towns in the world, that the skilled hands of the local embroiderers create lace with unique and refined weaves, which in the past adorned the most prestigious residences in Europe.

Be enchanted by the bright colours of the typical houses lapped by the emerald water of the canals and the lively, festive voices of the fishermen at the local market.

HANDCRADTED CONSTRUCTION OF GONDOLAS
Gondolas, those curvy boats that are the symbol of Venice, are still handcrafted in one of the most picturesque and untouched corners of Venice, the Squero San Trovaso in the historic Dorsoduro district.

One of the few boatyards still in activity and a true Italian excellence, this Venetian workshop has been building and repairing gondolas and small rowing boats since 1600, using ancient tools and techniques handed down over the centuries.

A visit to the Squero, as a slipway and boatyard is called here, provides an exciting leap back in time to the places that safeguard the ancient art of the shipwright, known as squerariol, who will show you techniques and stories of construction that have remained unchanged for centuries.

The tour ends with an aperitif in the traditional bacari of Campo Santa Margherita, the beating heart of Venice’s lively movida.

TOUR OF THE SERENISSIMA
A private or small group tour with an unusual concept that will allow you to discover the most interesting Venetian sights, but also its most hidden corners, legends, anecdotes and the magical allure that surrounds the events and extravagant characters that have made it unique in the world.

Immerse yourself in the dense web of calli and canals as you discover the Rialto market, the timeless Piazza San Marco and the Doge’s Palace or the Fondaco dei Tedeschi with its luxury shops and end your city tour with a spritz in the traditional bacari in the charming Campo dell’Erbaria.

Rooms: 18

Price: from 349 EUR per night

Source: www.ldchotelsitaly.com

Charm hotel in the incomparably enchanting Venice, overlooking the Rio della Sensa in the Cannaregio quarter where picturesque hidden courtyards whisper ancient legends and where the rooms will cradle you in luxury and comfort.

In the city center near the Jewish ghetto and Campo dei Mori, the rooms at the Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente instill a warm atmosphere of hospitality and tranquility where elegant Moorish touches evoke the trade along the Silk Road.

For a romantic getaway full of elegance and comfort surrounded by astounding beauty, fall in love all over again with Venice on a vacation at the Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente.

A 4-star hotel to experience Venice in evocative and comfortable rooms, for special moments like anniversaries, honeymoons or romantic weekends, the Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente radiate irresistible charm.

The fifteenth century palazzo that houses the hotel, overlooking the Canale della Sensa, was home to the Moors, the Turkish silk and spice traders from the Republic of Venice era. This florid trade period echoes throughout the hotel, where sophisticated ornaments bestow a seductive atmosphere of charm.

Amenities include Wi-Fi internet access, personalized climate control and elevator to the first floor. A delightful terrace in front of the hotel overlooks the canal, an ideal place to relax with a book or cocktail served by the hotel’s “Oasi d’Oriente” American bar. The first floor, with the original “terrazzo veneziano” flooring, houses a cheerful reading room.

The regal ambiance welcomes you with chivalrous hospitality and generous luxury, making your stay at the Venice Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente an experience you’ll never forget.

In addition to the elegant breakfast room, our hotel boasts a front terrace with a view of the canal, a delightful place to relax over drinks served by the bar. Wi-Fi internet access is available in all common rooms. The elevator, a rare commodity for Venetian hotels, improves accessibility.

LOCATION
Housed in an elegant fifteenth century Venetian palazzo, the Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente is located between the Grand Canal and the ferry stop near the Madonna dell’Orto church, illustrious example of Venetian Gothic architecture. The ferry dock for the Murano, Burano and Torcello islands is just a stone’s throw away.

In a quiet corner still near the shopping streets, the hotel is located in the picturesque Cannaregio quarter: a short walk will lead you to famous attractions like the Strada Nuova, the Rialto market, St. Mark’s Square or Ca’ Vendramin Calergi palazzo, home to the Venice municipal casino.

ROOMS
The Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente in Venice offers a stylish choice of rooms. Elegant and bright, they stand out for their distinctive style and attentive furnishings. Touches of Moorish style add an intimate and cocooned flair to the rooms, ideal for guests looking for an exclusive romantic getaway in Venice.

The rooms are equipped with a wealth of amenities including a mini bar, air conditioning and ADSL internet access. Furthermore, the functional bathrooms include an elegant courtesy kit.

SUITE CANAL VIEW WITH PRIVATE FRENCH BALCONY
Exclusive solution for “once in a life time” occasion: the large Junior Suite bedroom is enriched with the cozy and private lounge provided with French balcony placed on the “Palazzina” noble floor overlooking the canal named “Rio della Sensa“.

The comfort space and style of this unique bedroom with oriental canopy features a double bed and a sofa-bed. It is located in our main building, a ‘400 century noble Palazzo decorated with textiles and colors in typical Venetian-Moorish style. Max occupancy: 3 adults. Size: approx. 45 m2/485 f2

SUITE CANAL VIEW
The only Suite with large windows and a breathtaking Canal View on the Rio di Madonna dell’Orto. It can be fitted with a double bed and a sofa-bed which allows to host up to 4 people.

It is equipped with bright polychrome Italian marble bathrooms provided with shower/tub and hairdryer and it has minibar, safe, sat-lcd flat-tv, wake-up alarm clock radio & ipod/ipad dock-station, telephone, reading lights, slippers and bathrobes. Size: approx. 28 m2/ 300 f2

SUITE
The best offer in terms of comfort and space these beautifully Venitian-Moorish style decorated Suite rooms feature a large bedroom with king size bed and a cozy living-room with sofa-bed allowing a max occupancy of 4 persons.

They are located in the annex buildings. Rooms are equipped with bright polychrome Italian marble bathrooms provided with shower/tub and hairdryer. All Suites have minibar, led reading lights, safe, sat-lcd flat-tv, wake-up alarm clock radio & ipod/ipad dock-station and telephone. Size: approx. 30 m2/320 f2

JUNIOR SUITE CANAL VIEW
These very comfortable and welcoming wide rooms feature view on typical Venetian canals: Rio della Sensa or Rio di Madonna dell’Orto. These double rooms are fitted with double bed and a sofa-bed which allows to host up to 4 people.

They can be located either in the 400’ palazzina or in the annex buildings and they are decorated with textiles and colours in typical Venetian-Moorish style. Rooms are equipped with bright polychrome Italian marble bathrooms provided with shower/tub and hairdryer.

All Junior Suites have minibar, safe, sat-lcd flat-tv, wake-up alarm clock radio & ipod/ipad dock-station and telephone. On request lounge and French balcony. Size: approx. 25 m2/270 f2

DE LUXE CANAL VIEW
These cozy rooms feature view on typical Venetian canals: Rio della Sensa or Rio di Madonna dell’ Orto. These comfortable double rooms can be located either in the 400’ palazzina or in the annex buildings.

They are decorated with textiles and colours in typical Venetian-Moorish style and they are equipped with bright polychrome Italian marble bathrooms provided with shower/tub and hairdryer.

They can be available either with double bed or separated beds. All rooms have minibar, safe, sat-lcd flat-tv, wake-up alarm clock radio & ipod/ipad dock-station and telephone. Size: approx. from 20 m2/215 f2

CLASSIC
Elegant rooms which combine a standard comfort with a reasonable value for money. They are decorated with textiles and colours in typical Venetian-Moorish style.

All rooms are equipped with bright polychrome Italian marble bathrooms provided with shower/tub and hairdryer. They are located in the annex buildings and can be available either with double bed or separated beds. All rooms have minibar, safe, sat-lcd flat-tv, wake-up alarm clock radio and telephone. Size: approx. from 14 m2/151 f2

LEGENDS AND MYSTERIES IN CAMPO DEI MORI
Various alluring interpretations, as is the rule for Venetian circumstances, lurk around the identity of the characters sculpted on the palazzos in Campo dei Mori.

A camel adorns the Palazzo Mastelli or “del cammello”, probably built by the three trade brothers Afani, Rioba and Sand. Their Mastelli nickname probably originates from the fact that these items were their trade tools.

On the Fondamenta dei Mori, near the Sotoportego del Porton dei Mori near Tintoretto’s birthplace, another merchant in Oriental garb observes us behind impenetrable eyes. It’s said that he was a camel driver who settled in Venice after suffering from a broken heart.

With his unmistakable iron nose, Venetian icon, “Sior Antonio Rioba” stands at the corner of Campo dei Mori. Probably a descendant of the three Rioba brothers, he represented the popular discontent, tormenting the Venetian Republic authorities with his satire. His head, recently damaged by vandals, was found and restored.

THE VENICE JEWISH GHETTO
Captivating treasures concealed behind the austere facade of the tall buildings in Campo del Ghetto Novo, the ancient Jewish quarter: a must see, the synagogues and Jewish museum, if you want to retrace the venerable Jewish art, culture, tradition and spirituality through an exhibit of priceless documents and artifacts.

A FAIRY-TALE VENICE
Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente guests are served tantalizing cocktails in the same spot as the former Locanda La Pergola, the preferred stomping grounds for writer and illustrator Hugo Pratt, author of the Venetian adventures of Corto Maltese.

The view of the canale della Sensa from this enchanting American bar, called the Oasi d’Oriente, is the perfect aperitif to a pleasant stroll around the hotel surroundings: a scattering of typical Venetian inns, captivating architecture and hidden courtyards add to the enchanting and magical atmosphere. Campo Sant’Alvise, where the Gothic church houses precious paintings by Tiepolo could be a romantic place to stop.

Rooms: 21

Price: from 86 EUR per night

Source: www.morihotel.com

An extraordinary attitude A luxurious nineteenth-century pale pink building overlooks the small canals of San Marco: your home in Venice, your Corte di Gabriela. A boutique hotel that speaks a new and personal language, a house of the past dressed in the precious elegance of the most exclusive boutique hotels in the world.

Elegance and luxury, design and comfort, sustainability and attention – to people and to the environment. A boutique hotel unlike any other, where the ordinary gives way to the extraordinary.

SUITE DELUXE IN DÉPENDANCE
Luxury and privacy cuddling you in our Suite Deluxe en Dépendence, a wide open-space apartment with windows facing the Canal. A unique feature for a unique suite.

Walk onto the perfectly polished floors in Venetian seminato (a typical and renowned flooring technique), lay your hands on the Palace’s original walls with exposed bricks, observe the LED lighting and the essential lines of the furniture.

We combined them with discreet post-industrial details and the most precious materials, like raw wood and burnished iron. A design flagship that, thanks to a private entrance, guarantees complete privacy to our guests.

LUXURY DESIGN IN VENICE
Overlooking the canal, overlooking the Venetian “traffic” of boats and gondolas, our five Luxury rooms have been designed to show an elegant and peculiar character.

Frescoes of the late 19th Century embellish the ceilings of the rooms, and unique elements such as the Istrian stone fireplace and the ancient coffered ceilings will drive you into a magical and distant era.

The chairs, by Mies Van der Rohe and by Philippe Starck, will suggest that what you are experiencing is not an ancient dream, but actually your beautiful present.

CIRCULAR ELEGANCE
A very large room designed by playfully combining all the colors of Venice. The fiery red lamps fragment and brighten the gold-toned walls and frames, while the round-base bed plays with perspective and enhances the originality and bold character of our guests.

A provocative room with exquisite workings in gilded iron providing one more detail of luxurious refinement.

THE VIEW ON VENICE
The perfect setting for an intimate and special moment. High ceilings with frescoes, modern lamps and numerous windows that create a light, bright atmosphere inside this magnificent room. Our Junior Suite Balcony faces the Canal underneath.

It offers you the chance to sip a glass of champagne, in complete intimacy, maybe in the middle of the night; or maybe a delightful breakfast in the morning, as you breathe in the perfume of Venetian dawn.

YOUR DAILY RITUAL
Let the aroma of hot coffee and the fragrance of the delights prepared by our Manager and Chef Gian Luca wake you up. Are you a morning person? Or you’d rather spend the first hours after dawn comfortably cuddling under the blankets?

You can do as you please, for our breakfast is served until 11:00 AM. A city at dawn, with Corte di Gabriela. Venice is taking its time to wake up, and the first gondolas are already being prepared for a long day of Canal Tours. Now Gian Luca enters his kitchen.

He takes his hotel manager suit off and wears his chef’s jacket with passion. His favorite time of the day is about to begin. The most important moment: your breakfast. Ask him why he cares so much about it.

He will smile back at you and tell you that there can be no good morning without that breakfast. And it’s hard not to believe him, as the smell of freshly baked pastry fills the air like a Rossini’s crescendo. As, plate by plate, our philosophy of good awakening conquers you and puts you in a good mood.

AS YOU WANT IT
We believe breakfast should come as one wants it. You can enjoy our breakfast early in the morning and then go visit the most romantic city in the world. Or, you can stay in bed as long as you want, and comfortably enjoy it late in the morning.

True luxury means being able to give yourself the time to savor your own Venice. This is why a full table is always ready for you, from 8:00 AM until after 11:00 AM.

But perhaps the romance of the Venetian streets has already conquered you, and you would like to enjoy a hot coffee under the blankets, with your partner. Then take one of our mokas and sip it in complete privacy–in your own suite.

EXALTATION OF THE SENSES
Your breakfast table? It’s an original plane of a Giudecca carpenter, perfectly refurbished and ready for you. Your coffee? It’s being poured out of our Bialetti moka: hot and fragrant Arabica blend carefully selected from the products of Antica Torrefazione Caffè Girani.

THE SECRET CORNER OF VENICE
Our elegant internal courtyard, curled by an ancient well, is the heart and core of the hotel. In the shadow of the old wisteria, you can find refreshment from the summer heat sipping a cool long drink or the famous Venetian Spritz: the aperitif par excellence.

It’s the perfect place to stay with friends or socialize with other travelers by exchanging tips and suggestions, or simply to enjoy a page or two of classic literature. You can find a broad selection of classic novels and books in our library. One of your best travel memories might just be a new couple of friends.

OUR BOUTIQUE HOTEL WILL BE YOUR HOME.
You will live a holiday with friends, spoiled and pampered in a thousand ways. Ask our concierge which are the most beautiful Piazzas to visit, or discover the most intimate secrets of the city by having a chat with Gian Luca: he will guide you through the real Venice and its treasures, for a holiday that’s truly tailored to your taste. 24/7 Concierge service, Breakfast until late, a bar at your disposal, and a team offering you attentive, personal service.

Brunches, an in-house library, and so much more. Corte di Gabriela is more than a boutique hotel. It is a buén retiro: your comforting, intimate hideaway. You, a traveler passing by for a visit to the most beautiful carnival in the world, or an aficionado of the City of Water.

DESIGN
Corte di Gabriela was born after the skillful restoration of what was once a palace (Palazzo) belonging to a wealthy family of Venetian lawyers. Perhaps it is precisely for this reason that, more than a boutique hotel, our Corte reminds of a private house in which to return every evening with joy.

Gian Luca, owner of the building since 2012 and the true soul of the house, wanted to insert some elements of contemporary design of absolute value in this ancient and aristocratic context, to create a harmonious dialogue between the past and modernity.

Philippe Starck, Mises Van der Rohe, Kartell, Flos, Vitra, Ingo Mauer, Alivar are just some of the names behind the pieces of furniture you will find in each room, at Hotel Corte di Gabriela.

The result is a perfect combination of modern lamps made of technological materials, and solid wood elements, wrought gold leaf iron gates, and chaise longues in light leather and chromed metal, for a more futuristic and luxurious effect.

FREE WI-FI
Our Wi-Fi is free-of-charge and extremely fast throughout the hotel, thanks to the optical fiber. Corte di Gabriela offers what can only be described as a real digital flagship in the heart of Venice: separate control units for each floor.

YOUR BREAKFAST. IN NO RUSH.
The Corte di Gabriela morning buffet is always available for you, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the morning, and even later. Treat yourself to a sin of gluttony, be it sweet or savory.

Your breakfast choice is always different, depending on the seasons and the products and, above all, on the imagination of our director-chef Gian Luca. Any particular wishes? Feel free to ask for what you want: Gian Luca will prepare it especially for you.

A crêpe with homemade jam, or with a spread of the always magnificent Nutella. A cake to celebrate your special moment. Omelets with vegetables and freshly picked herbs. Or maybe a couple of perfectly scrambled eggs, topped with melting Lardo.

For the healthiest of you, we provide a wide selection of refined fresh fruit, excellent artisanal yogurts and, upon request, gluten-free products.

Top it all off with a cup of hot coffee, prepared for us in the ancient Girani roasting house, rigorously served at the table directly from the steaming moka. An ancient flavor, a slow and deeply Italian ritual.

BAR AND LOUNGE AREA
After a long day spent strolling through museums and Calles, come and take a moment for yourself with a drink, in the shade of our wisteria.

Have a chat with our other guests at one of our courtyard tables, or spend an hour reading in our Noble Salon–and maybe have a glass of cognac, or a cup of herbal tea. It’s the perfect way to relax.

Buoy your spirit with the warm colors of the furnishings, with the wood of Venetian beams and floors, and our grand piano. Take advantage of our selection of wines and spirits, in an atmosphere so enveloping that it becomes unforgettable.

CONCIERGE
Our front desk is open all day, from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Ask our experienced staff for everything you need. We will always be happy to assist you in booking taxis, transfers, train tickets, guided tours, or to recommend the best restaurants in Venice, the most acclaimed bars, the most interesting shows. Our night porter service will do the same, always putting themselves at your complete disposal with a smile.

ECO-FRIENDLY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
We live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and we respect it. We respect the environment, and we are well aware of the importance of allowing our guests to understand it.

Ecological sensitivity and energy recovery are the two core parameters onto which we based the design of Corte di Gabriela. Our philosophy of hospitality has always been centered around sustainable choices and behaviors.

Every room of the Palazzo has been implemented with home automation. This allows us, for example, to reduce energetic and thermal dispersion to the very minimum. While, of course, providing the most luxurious comfort.

ECO-FRIENDLY ATTENTION TO DETAILS
Sustainability also means reducing plastic. Our courtesy line is in fact 95% recyclable. We only use glass bottles for the mini-bar, and we always choose zero-kilometers, local products.

We harvest seasonal products and use containers that limit paper waste. Sustainable practices are standard practice at Hotel Corte di Gabriela.

Also, we can proudly say that we are one of the pioneers of the eco-friendly approach in Venice and that we were honored with the European Certificate of Eco-Sustainable Hotel. It surely is one of our biggest achievements.

WATER, THE MOST PRECIOUS COMMODITY IN VENICE
Water allows us to live in the most beautiful city in the world, and it is essential to treat it with respect.

You will find hot water and a strong stream running out of the shower in every room, of course; but thanks to an innovative system of energy-saving condensers, at Hotel Corte di Gabriela, we manage to recover heat-loss down to the last joule.

Our autonomous heating system allows guests to independently manage the room temperature without increasing heat loss or energy waste.

THE PERFECT BUSINESS TRIP
Here at Corte di Gabriela we have an eye for business customers. We know that when traveling for work there are special needs and we have thought of a series of additional services to make their stay unforgettable.

In addition to the dedicated rates you will have the Pick-up on arrival from Piazzale Roma and taxi transport to the hotel, early breakfast and much more, do not hesitate to contact us to receive all the details and the personalized offer on your needs.

We have also dedicated discounted rates to travel agencies, contact us and receive your agency code to be used to check availability and reserved rates.

THE ANCIENT HEART OF VENICE
Corte di Gabriela is located exactly in the center of Venice, nestled between the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge (North End); between Piazza San Marco and the Gran Teatro La Fenice (South End).

A boutique hotel between Palazzo Grassi and the Fortuny Museum, and the Accademia and the Guggenheim Museum within walking distance. There is no better location to start discovering Venice.

Acqua Alta? Not an issue! Flooding in Venice is a topical issue, especially today. Or at least, it could be. But not for our guests! Our water containment tank is attached to an external steel bulkhead, which guarantees you a perfectly dry stay at Corte di Gabriela.

There’s no need to worry about Acqua Alta anymore. And if you are a daring traveler, you can always borrow a pair of our rubber boots and an umbrella. Vénitien oblige.

GIAN LUCA  – THE TRUE HEART OF THE HOTEL.
Gian Luca is and always was a restaurateur, working in the Brianza area. With his partner Gabriella, he decides to “do a triple gainer” and move to the center of Venice. And so, in 2012, the couple bought the building where Corte di Gabriela would be born.

The core idea of the project is to offer an ever-improving service, and above all to make every customer feel at home. To do so, the two companions thought about every detail: they took care, alongside Marco Poloni of Poloni Arredamenti, and more recently alongside Alberto Maschietto of L’Ambiente, to completely restore the building.

By observing and drawing every element, down to the smallest (take a look at the staircase leading to the hotel office: it’s a drawing by Gian Luca!).

And after the restoration, the philosophy of the hotel: breakfasts as a fundamental basis from which to start, with a quality that increases week by week, and allows guests to savor a timeless Venice. And much more, including the addition of an indoor laundry, an unparalleled luxury in this particular city.

But what is the deal-breaker, the surplus, the final touch?
Well, it’s nothing but sheer passion and availability: it’s about being the first to arrive every morning, the one who prepares breakfasts for his customers with his own hands and, above all, being always available to give advice on the city.

“Go to Giudecca: the emptiness created in those spaces is perhaps the best way to start understanding Venice. And if you need advice for a restaurant or a show, I will always help you, recommending only and exclusively places that I also attend. Real places, like real Venetians “.

Rooms: 10

Price: from 194 EUR per night

Source: www.cortedigabriela.com

The Al Ponte Antico Hotel in Venice is located in a palace from the 1500’s that was the object of a recent and meticulous renovation, preserving style and charm of a typical Venetian residence.

A small 4-star residence directly on the Grand Canal and just a few steps from the Ponte di Rialto, the Al Ponte Antico Hotel enjoys an incomparable location with a view of the world’s most beautiful waterway, where we will reserve you a small and cozy terrace to experience extraordinarily romantic moments.

In the main room, embellished by an ancient wooden ceiling finely decorated by hand and the large glass doors on the Grand Canal, we will be glad to serve you a tasty and sumptuous breakfast that includes homemade pastries, delicious marmalade, assorted cold cuts and cheese, vegetables, eggs and crepes, fruit in season and many other delicacies.

The ’Al Ponte Antico Hotel is a small and comfortable residence on the Grand Canal, offering highly personalized service and the renowned hospitality of the Peruch Family and its staff, always ready to satisfy your every need: from booking a splendid tour of the lagoon, to the precious advice that will allow you to enjoy the cuisine of a quality restaurant, to the pleasure of entertaining you by telling about the history of Venice and its people.

The Al Ponte Antico Hotel in Venice offers you 4 types of rooms close to Rialto: Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Junior Suite. Decorated in Louis XV style and with valuable tapestries on the walls, all rooms are equipped with a direct telephone line, private safe, satellite TV, radio, mini-bar, air conditioning and free Internet connection.

Venice has a wealth of secrets, events to talk about and legends to tell. Of these speak the names of the streets, fields and courtyards, ready to reveal a centuries-old story that enchants and seduces; a fascinating story that Matteo and colleagues will be happy to tell during your stay in Venice, to help you discover the history and culture of a unique city!

The Al Ponte Antico Hotel, located in one of the quietest areas of Venice’s historic center, a couple of steps from the Rialto Bridge, has a private wharf on the Grand Canal, a very convenient landing dock for the water taxis that will get you directly to the hotel and will take care of your transfer when you leave.

St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s living room, surrounded by government buildings and historic cafes, is dominated by the presence of the extraordinary basilica and the gothic profile of the Doge Palace, stretching to the docks of San Marco and Riva degli Schiavoni; it is easily accessible from the hotel after a short walk through the mercerie, the heart of Venice’s shopping.

Rialto is the heart of Venice, enlivened by its historic market and innumerable shops and stands where you can truly find everything, from a souvenir to a precious object; the evening, time for an aperitif, calls many Venetians to this place between pubs and small restaurants for a spritz and a tasty ‘chicheto’.

The Al Ponte Antico Hotel is close to the Malibran Theater, the suggestive field of Santi Apostoli and the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli; the property is immersed in the fascinating quiet of Cannaregio and a few steps from the hidden streets of Castello, where you can find a less touristy and more authentic Venice.

Rooms: 9

Price: from 260 EUR per night

Source: www.alponteantico.com

In Dorsoduro, the modern art district of Venice, beside the Basilica della Madonna della Salute, is located Ca Maria Adele. At just one vaporetto stop from Piazza San Marco, in one of the most photographed views in the whole world and an exceptional location, the twelve rooms of Ca Maria Adele are dedicated to those who celebrate love.

The exclusivity of the locale, the eclectic style of the decors, the exquisite atmosphere are all about the magic of empathy between Ca Maria Adele and Venice. An indissoluble bond, just like the emotion it is dedicated to.

Renowned since 2014 as the most romantic boutique hotel in the world, Ca Maria Adele blends East and West, thus creating a style that speaks the language of romance.

LOCATION
Dorsoduro, its name derives from the Italian for “hard ridge”, due to its comparatively more stable and less clayey land in comparison with the other areas of the town. It includes the Zattere and Chiesa della Salute area, which has always been regarded as one of the most exclusive districts of Venice, rich of major modern residential architectural buildings.

Today, Dorsoduro is known as the contemporary art neighbourhood, due to the presence of the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, the Francois Pinault Collection located in Punta della Dogana and the dynamic museum dedicated to Emilio Vedova, hosted in the Magazzini del Sale. Everything is at less than 3 minutes’ walk from Ca Maria Adele.

OUR ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
King size beds (2 by 2 meters) with double orthopedic mattresses, Allergy-free and goose down pillows, Goose down duvets, Italian cotton bed sheets, Terry bathrobes and slippers, Courtesy line with 14 products, Magnifying mirrors, Hair dryer, Minibar with free soft drinks, Safe, Telephone, 42” Led Tv, Audio speaker WiFi, Individual air-conditioning and heating, Blast-resistant windows, Thermal and acoustic insulation

FOR OUR GUEST
A la carte breakfast with more than 70 products, served from 8 to 12, Room service with small kitchen, Laundry and ironing service, Free-use portable Pc and Ipads, Dvd film collection, Private landing stage, Concierge 24h.

MINIPALACE
Located just 50 meters away from Ca Maria Adele and facing a small canal next to the Salute’s Church, Mini Palace is a cosy yet charming 3 floors apartment for refined stays. The ground floor, where the eclectic lounge with white velvet sofa and a black marble fireplace are placed, has its own private jetty!

The bedroom and the main bathroom are located on the first floor, while a lovely 10 square meters terrace on the top floor offers you an amazing view of the Salute’s Church and the Giudecca Island up to San Giorgio Island.

This is the perfect gateway for spoil and romanticist seekers who like the independence of the Mini Palace with all the amienites that Ca Maria Adele always provide to its guests!

SUITE339
For lovers of large spaces, this suite boasts a private terrace with a view on the church’s domes, while linen curtains make for a relaxing, private environment.

THE NOIR ROOM
The palette of this room is inspired by the cargos of ships sailing from the Levant: pepper, cinnamon, and cloves for the large Venetian spice market. An exhilarating, voluptuous mix for a weekend of passion.

ORIENTAL ROOM
This room has been inspired by the most famous traveler of all the times: Marco Polo. Silk on the walls and fine china seem to come from the Venetian merchant’s finds along the Silk Road. The floor is a rare example of Palladian work, an original piece from the 1700s, and contains stones from quarries that are now exhausted.

FIREPLACE ROOM
White as Istria stone, the material Venice is mostly made of, this room will take you so close to the canal that you can almost touch the water. The central piece is a marble fireplace from the 1800s. In the typical Venetian floor are bronzed glass touches that enrich the white overall tint of the room.

THE DOGE’S ROOM
Created for the highest office of the Most Serene Republic, the Doge, this room is an anthem to opulence. Gold and red for this spectacular ambiance prized in 2014 as the second sexiest hotel room in the world by Mr&Mrs Smith. Let an epoch and a style that inspire the whole world up to this day seduce you.

THE MOORISH ROOM
Inspiration for this room comes from the Levant, where two Venetian Moors are protagonists. From the balcony, suspended on the canal, our guests enjoy a unique view with the statues of the close Basilica dominate the scene.

DELUXE
The flourishing damask on the walls in the tones of beige counterpoints the essential features of the African wood décor. The delicate air of De Luxe rooms is an original take on Venetian style. A touch of colour is given by Murano glass vases by Venini and their play of contrasting hues.

LOUNGE LIVING ROOM
Rest on velour sofas and let your imagination travel with the gondolas lazily passing by this eclectic, detail-rich room while a collection of Doges’ portraits watches over your relaxation.

TERRACE
Our dehor looks exotic, too, inspired as it is to the Berber world. The ideal place to start a sunny day with a tasty breakfast. A new and different view on the Salute Basilica guarantees the dreamy, romantic mood you’ve come to expect from Ca Maria Adele.

RECEPTION
Thanks to our private dock, you may access to Ca Maria Adele directly from the canal. Floating couches make for a more relaxing moment.

Rooms: 12

Price: from 267 EUR per night

Source: www.camariaadele.it

Behind a simple eighteenth-century architecture façade, overlooking the Cannaregio Canal, Ca’ Bonfadini hides surprising frescos and stuccos by the major artist of the Venetian neoclassical period.

The property is located in Cannaregio, the second-biggest canal in Venice after the Grand Canal. Within 10 minutes’ walk of Venezia Santa Lucia, guests have easy access to beautiful churches, monuments, galleries, authentic osterie, and plenty of shops.

Cultural highlights like the Jewish Museum of Venice are also nearby, while shoppers may be drawn to Fondamenta Nuove and Auchan. Venice Airport can be reached by car from Piazzale Roma in just 20 minutes.

Guests can choose from 21 well-appointed guestrooms featuring Smart televisions, free WiFi, air conditioning, and safes. Each room at Ca’ Bonfadini Historic Experience pampers its occupants with comforts like 24-hour room service, a minibar, and soft bathrobes for added luxury.

Be captivated by the breathtaking canal views and immerse yourself in the Venetian ambiance. Delight your taste buds with the creative cuisine of renowned Chef Clelia Perlo at the onsite fine-dining restaurant, Dama.

Her refined dishes, made with the best raw materials, cater to an international palate and are beautifully complemented by an extensive selection of wines. Start your day with an enticing sweet and savoury breakfast buffet, featuring delectable pastries, cold cuts, and eggs.

Ca Bonfadini Historic Experience Hotel Venice prides itself on offering top-notch facilities and services for its guests, including free WiFi throughout the property, daily housekeeping, private check-in/check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and facilities for disabled guests.

Take advantage of the hotel’s exclusive meeting room, located on the entrance floor, and equipped with natural light and multimedia equipment for an elegant business meeting.

SUITES
The spacious and bright Suites are distinguished by artistic elements, luxury finishes, and neoclassical style furniture. Every detail has been designed for making your stay a unique experience.

DAMA RESTAURANT
A journey to discover the flavors and colors of the Venetian Lagoon, skillfully reinterpreted in the seafood and vegetarian dishes prepared according to the original vision of Lorenzo Cogo, our Chef.

WEDDINGS IN VENICE
An exclusive eighteenth-century frescoed palace in the heart of Venice, Ca’ Bonfadini offers 20 suites and a reception room with 40 seats. The ideal location for welcoming your guests or spending a romantic honeymoon.

EVENTS
Within a short walking distance from Venice Railway Station and easily accessible from Venice Marco Polo Airport, Ca’ Bonfadini offers several solutions for hosting business meeting and private events. A fabulous location for an unforgettable time.

MEETING
Ca’ Bonfadini offers an exclusive meeting room located at the ground floor not far from the palace’s entrance, lit by natural light and provided with multimedia equipment. The ideal location for an elegant and confidential business meeting.

Rooms: 20

Price: from 284 EUR per night

Source: www.ipalazzihotels.com

The 4-star Liassidi Palace Hotel occupies a 15th century palazzo overlooking one of Venice’s finest old canals, the Rio di San Lorenzo ‘dei Greci’. A warm welcome awaits you from the staff, with a 24-hour “clef d’or” concierge service ready to respond to your every need.

You’ll be captivated as soon as you step into the Zorzi-Liassidi Palazzo and experience the grand festival and concert hall on the upper floor, the magnificent internal courtyard and the sumptuous furnishings that hit the perfect balance between contemporary design and 18th century Venice; a fascinating blend that pervades the atmosphere throughout the hotel.

Experience the splendour of high ceilings with exposed beams and Murano glass chandeliers, the cultured atmosphere of exquisite furnishings and the magnificent “esafora” six-light window that looks out over the San Lorenzo canal. The entrance on the ground floor is accessible directly from the canal.

Breakfast is a sumptuous buffet of sweet and savoury specialities, served in two elegant dining rooms on the ground floor overlooking the canal. You can also relax and enjoy a traditional Venetian ‘spritz’ aperitif in the Liassidi bar, where our professional bar staff will serve you with a selection of international long drinks and cocktails to soothing background music, often played live by local artists.

The impressive lounge room on the upper ground floor features several reproductions of masterpieces of the Venetian school. There are also two quiet areas for business meetings and a large conference hall. The hotel is equipped with a lift and facilities to allow disabled access to every part of the building.

LOCATION
Situated at the foot of the Ponte dei Greci bridge near the Riva degli Schiavoni, the hotel is not far from Piazza San Marco, the perfect position at the heart of ‘real’ Venice in an enviably peaceful spot away from the well-trodden tourist routes, yet within walking distance of the city’s shopping district.

The Liassidi Hotel is located on the border between the Castello and San Marco districts in Venice. It’s also close to the city’s main sightseeing attractions and the Castello and Arsenale districts where the famous Venice Biennale is held.

Walking along the Riva degli Schiavoni (2 minutes away) you’ll see the San Marco basin, an amazing treasure chest of monumental masterpieces scattered along the banks like precious stones: the church on the San Giorgio island, the Chiesa della Madonna della Salute and Chiesa della Redentore.

Further along from this breath-taking vista you’ll come to the Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) and Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square) – “the world’s finest drawing room” dominated by the extraordinary façade and bell tower of the Basilica.

Passing under the Torre dell’Orologio (clock tower) towards the Rialto, you come to the Calle delle Mercerie, a shopping district with a rich variety of merchandise on offer, from Murano glass to leather goods and elegant international designer boutiques.

Below the famous bridge of the same name, the Rialto district with its fish market and small shops is a bustling area; after dark the Erbaria hot spots overlooking the Grand Canal come to life with young people who meet up in the bars and clubs to animate the nighttime scene.

ROOMS & SUITES
The captivating rooms at the 4-star Liassidi Palace Hotel are distributed over five floors. All are distinguished by their generous size and distinctive furnishing style that hits the perfect balance between contemporary design and 18th century Venice, making this one of the most accommodating and exclusive boutique hotels in Venice.

A warm, inviting atmosphere is created with light oak and Italian walnut furniture, matched with skilful window decoration in sumptuous textiles and pleasingly combined with contemporary and 18th century design pieces and oil-on-canvas reproductions of famous works by Gustav Klimt, Tamara de Lempicka, Amedeo Modigliani, Paul Gauguin, Andy Warhol, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and others.

All the rooms look out over the canal. Some have inestimable views of the San Marco basin and the church on the island of San Giorgio, and others of the beautiful church of San Giorgio dei Greci, the internal courtyard garden, or typical Venetian canal scenery.

Relax in the comforting interiors of the rooms with their parquet floors or Venetian paving, high ceilings, Gothic style windows and delightful mirrored closets.

Our spacious bathrooms are among our most prized features, and are equipped with every convenience including either a whirlpool hydrotherapy tub or ‘Scottish’ shower (alternating hot and cold jets), and walls clad entirely in bisque mosaic tiles.

KING ROMANTIC SUITE 
A fabulous exclusive room, the real jewel in the crown of the hotel. A large suite overlooking the Canale dei Greci equipped with every comfort and convenience, including kettle and a selection of teas. There’s also an ensuite bathroom with whirlpool tub and a separate room with a Finnish sauna. Indicative size: 55m²

EXCLUSIVE SUITE WITH CANAL VIEW 
Large-size suite overlooking the Canale dei Greci with spacious fully-equipped lounge area including kettle and a selection of teas. The bisque mosaic-tiled bathroom is fitted with whirlpool tub and fine furnishings. Indicative size: 70-80m²

WELLNESS PRIVACY SUITE AI GRECI 
Our Wellness Suite in a separate building in a delightful location features charming details and enviable privacy. The bathroom with sauna annex, exhilarating shower, steam room and whirlpool tub is the icing on the cake. The furnishing is Art Nouveau style and features original furnishings and decoration.

APARTMENT AI GRECI
The bright, spacious “Ai Greci” apartment is located on the top floor of a building near the main hotel, and has a panoramic view. It consists of a large room approximately 60m², a second double bedroom 22m², kitchen, marble bathroom and wellness suite: sauna, steam bath and whirlpool tub.

Rooms: 26

Price: from 165 EUR per night

Source: www.liassidipalacehotel.com

Just a stone’s throw from St. Mark’s Square, past the famous golden-vaulted Basilica, two calli lead to the 4-star Ruzzini Palace Hotel Venezia, which throughout its history was home to as many as three Doges. Here, in the heart of 16th-century Venice, in the most famous and ancient sestiere, our luxury hotel is based, with concierge of the highest caliber.

The noble residence Ruzzini Palace Hotel has the charm and atmosphere of the ancient Venice, combined with the best services and comforts of an elegant 4-star hotel, with the sumptuous common areas of the Piano Nobile and various types of suites, with historic frescoes or contemporary designs, overlooking the canal or the beautiful Campo di Santa Maria Formosa.

Guests of Ruzzini Palace Hotel have the privilege of experiencing a setting that celebrates the aristocratic period of Venice, enhanced by modern luxury and charme. The common areas, reception, lobby, bar, breakfast lounge, blend eloquently with the welcoming environment of the residence lounge where guests may escape during their free time into an oasis of tranquility.

THE HISTORY
Hotel Ruzzini Palace is housed within an ancient historical residence that once belonged to one of the most prominent Venetian families. During the era of the Serenissima Republic, they inhabited the historic residence for a long period in seamless continuity.

The hotel overlooks campo Santa Maria Formosa on one side, and rio del Paradiso on the other, and still maintains a water entrance, which once was the main entry. The hotel’s present day design was entrusted to the architect Bartolomeo Manopola, whose Venetian works includes the marble façade of the clock overlooking the Ducal Palace courtyard.

Built during the late XVI century and early XVII century, Palazzo Loredan Ruzzini Priuli, as it was originally named, allowed the building to embody a dualistic expression as it transitioned from the renaissance to the baroque period.

The rio del Paradiso façade dates back to the 1500s while the façade overlooking the campo preludes the Baroque period. The palazzo belongs to the architectural heritage of Venice, overseen by the Superintendence, for its historical and artistic value.

The current refurbishment recaptures the building’s original design and detailing, like the large portego (the lounge that stretches along the entire side wing of the residence), the exposed beams, Venetian-style floors, and, above all, once again proudly showcases the paintings by Gregorio Lazzarini (1655 – 1730).

The teacher of Giambattista Tiepolo, Lazzarini’s frescoes depicting mythological scenes, “Juno’s Chariot” and “Zephyr and Flora”, that today grace the Royal Suite of the Ruzzini Palace, were commissioned to the artist by Carlo Ruzzini, the 113th Doge of Venice.

LOCATION
Ruzzini Palace Hotel is superbly located in campo Santa Maria Formosa, at the very heart of the historic center of Venice. As one of the 4 star hotels of Venice, it boasts an enviable position, with the best of Venice conveniently located within easy walking distance.

Upon setting foot outside the hotel’s door, you’ll be surrounded by a myriad of the famed historical and artistic jewels of Venice, including: campo Santa Maria Formosa with its picturesque campi; one of the most breathtaking of Venice, along with the Santa Maria Formosa Cathedral, a 16th century architectural masterpiece by Codussi, whose interiors are lined with numerous Venetian works of art.

Within a short walk, Saint Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge will beckon you, whilst the lively lanes of the sestiere di Castello allow you to savor an authentic Venice like a local.

ROOMS & SUITES
At the Ruzzini Palace Hotel we offer 28 rooms, junior suites and suites with a refined and sumptuous style. When staying in these elegant rooms, with their opulent lines and bold colours, one breathes in true Venetian tradition.

Art history is material, and no longer just memory. The comforts and services are of a superior level, the best among those usually offered by 4-star hotels in Venice. Your holiday will be the most vivid dream.

The rooms overlook Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Rio del Paradiso: the windows become animated pictures of the most authentic Venice. The furnishings are original and embellished with elements of contemporary style and refined design: exposed beams and Venetian floors, fascinating 16th-century frescoes.

Among the design hotels in Venice, the Ruzzini Palace stands out for its spacious rooms, suitable for those travelling with their families and for guests who prefer comfort and luxury in wonderful suites.

ROYAL SUITE
Born under the sign of art, and deeply imbued with it, the Royal Suite is not named so by pure chance: the frescoes by Lazzarini (master of none other than Giambattista Tiepolo, a famous painter of 18th-century Venice) stand out in front of our gaze.

It is a trompe-l’œil effect in full swing: a celestial vault seems to unfold in the ceiling of the Ruzzini Palace, allowing glimpses of figures from Greek mythology. Moreover, this is the only suite to overlook Campo Santa Maria Formosa on one side and, on the other, the Rio del Paradiso that flanks the palace.

Bright and elegant, solemn yet refined, it is definitely the pearl of our hotel. Elements that add to its value include a four-poster bed, wide ceilings, and an airy and carefully furnished living room. The Royal Suite is a unique environment within the panorama of 4-star hotels in Venice.

FORMOSA SUITE
The living room is lit by large windows, which give way to a magnificent balcony overlooking Campo Santa Maria Formosa: the view of the city from this perspective is unique and irresistible.

You can see the church of the same name, the noble palaces framing the campo, the everyday life of Venice – at a time different from the rest of the world. This was the balcony from which Doge Ruzzini used to look out.

The vivid, intense colours, the sumptuous, contemporary furnishings that inhabit the rooms, the sunlight filtering through the precious curtains: everything in this suite speaks of romance and passion.

It is no coincidence that the furnishings were designed by Philippe Starck, an important French designer of the second half of the 20th century. The Formosa Suite is also perfect for those who need to reconcile work and relaxation: the private lounge, in fact, lends itself to meeting these needs.

SUITE DEL PARADISO
The Suite del Paradiso owes its name to the elegant balcony that is reflected in the canal of the same name: looking out, the palaces seem to rise from the water as if by magic.

It is certainly one of the most fascinating perspectives of Venice, and allows you to experience its profound uniqueness, so admired and dreamed of all over the world. Venice was born from water like the Venus of Greek mythology.

The décor is Renaissance and solemn, lit by splendid Murano blown glass chandeliers, its colours elegant and warm. The atmosphere, palpable, is that of the ancient Venetian patrician residences: you breathe it in at the top of your lungs, you touch it with your fingertips, you jealously preserve it in your memories.

Everything is enriched with the most modern comforts, because luxury must combine elegance with comfort. The Suite del Paradiso will allow you to relive the Venice of the past, the golden and glorious Serenissima, in all its splendour.

JUNIOR SUITE
Pull back the curtains, open the large windows and allow yourself to be inebriated by the morning glow: in front of you, Venice, in all its highest splendour, which seems to live a life unknown to other cities.

When you travel, you don’t just enter an unseen environment as a spectator, you inhabit it. And our Junior Suites Panoramic View allow you to experience full, unforgettable emotions in the city of beauty par excellence, of balance.

From the sumptuous four-poster beds you can glimpse the richly decorated ceiling: the feeling is that of living in a bygone era, which only here can still manifest itself with the same vigour.

Contemporary details blend perfectly with the traditional Venetian style, while providing all the luxurious comforts for a dream holiday. All Junior Suites Panoramic View overlook Campo Santa Maria Formosa.

DELUXE ROOM
They boast a splendid view of Campo Santa Maria Formosa or the Rio del Paradiso through their large, bright windows. Venetian style embraces contemporary design, giving these rooms elegance and character. The atmosphere is enriched with luxurious details and all the necessary comforts to give you an impeccable experience. Rooms ranging from 20 to 25 sqm.

WEDDINGS IN VENICE
Dreaming of getting married in Venice? Marriage is your “great day” par excellence: it happens once in a lifetime and you deserve to live it as you’ve always dreamed it. The Ruzzini Palace Hotel offers you the chance to celebrate your wedding in the heart of Venice, in the house of an ancient Venetian family, in the most romantic setting ever: Venice.

The palace is the ancient residence of the Doge Ruzzini, the Venetian ambassador to the main European courts. Two facades decorate the look in itself sumptuous, a renaissance one overlooking Rio del Paradiso, and a late Renaissance one overlooking Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Beyond them, the palace hosts two noble floors.

Going up the staircase, you’ll find yourself surrounded by eighteenth-century decorations and original frescoes of the masters of Venetian painting. You will enjoy the light that filters through the large windows of both the facades.

This is what distinguishes Ruzzini Palace from any other wedding location in Venice. Discretion, privacy, and intimacy are the guarantee to live an exclusively dedicated marriage, built according to your desire, surrounded by the luxury and comfort, with the chance to have the building reserved for you and your guests.

Our wedding specialists are ready to advise and support you in your style choices, while your guests will be followed and pampered with a program designed for them: the wedding shall become an indelible memory for all beloved ones.

In addition to the large hall overlooking the water and Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the bride and groom will have access to large frescoed rooms such as the bridal suite, for the preparation of the bride and the groom suite, for the preparation of the groom.

Below the gentle look of art and love, the bridal chamber for the wedding night offers a comfortable king-size bed and the view of the original frescoed ceiling by Lazzarini. Internationally renowned chefs will take care of the reception, and of course, they will design and create the menu just for you. You can also have the entire building reserved.

MEETING ROOM
For those visiting a Venice hotel for business purposes, you have at your disposal an elegant meeting room which can comfortably accommodate from 16 to 20 clients around the boardroom table, ideal for business meetings.

The boardroom is equipped with Wi-Fi connection, large flat screen television with DVD reader, video conferencing services and an overhead projector. The Concierge and a myriad amenities expected from the prestigious 4 star hotels of Venice will ensure that the guests of Ruzzini Palace will enjoy an unforgettable stay in Venice.

RECEPTIONS & CONCERTS
The spacious reception hall on the main floor of the Ruzzini Palace Hotel, along with its XVIII century decor and double façade overlooking rio del Paradiso and campo Santa Maria Formosa, is the ideal setting for gala events.

Whereas during the Venetian festivities of the Regata, Redentore and Carnival, the Ruzzini Palace becomes the venue of Venetian artists performing classical music concerts, canovacci and theatrical comedies.

Website: www.ruzzinipalace.com

Rooms: 28

Price: from 258 EUR per night