Going to Venice is always a great idea and especially when the city comes alive with important cultural events such as the Venice Biennale and the numerous art exhibitions that open all year round at the Serenissima. Venice is indeed a sprawling city. Many think it is a place stuck in history and in the world of art, yet Venice never ceases to amaze and innovate thanks to international events that always bring new stimuli and interesting ideas to the lagoon. Venice is in fact unique; only here can you take a boat directly from your luxury hotel to let yourself be transported along the historic canals, flanking the grand palaces that rise directly from the water. And these are the best design hotels from which to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world which in this period hosts the 17th International Architecture Exhibition: a must see.
Hotel Danieli
Hotel Danieli is considered one of the most famous hotels in the world. Three palaces that make up the structure and date back to the fourteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries respectively: Palazzo Dandolo, in Venetian Gothic style, the former residence of the Dandolo family, described as “the noblest palace in Venice” for its proud Gothic architecture and for the privileged position overlooking the lagoon; the Palazzo Casa Nuova, former headquarters of the treasury; and the Palazzo Danieli Excelsior, which houses rooms with balconies overlooking the lagoon on the higher floors. Its important history begins in the fourteenth century, and continues today as an icon of luxury, art and design in Venice and throughout the world.
Belmond Hotel Cirpiani
With 270-degree views of the lagoon water, Hotel Cipriani offers everything that has made La Serenissima famous. The view from the hotel, one of the most luxurious in the world located on the Giudecca Island, allows you to enjoy views that range from the Doge’s Palace to the church of San Giorgio and the other islands. As one of the most celebrated luxury hotels in Venice and Italy, every inch of this iconic retreat is guaranteed to enchant. Rooms are bright and fresh and combine Venetian elegance with modern charm with amenities like tennis courts and an Olympic-sized swimming pool fit for a king.
Sina Centurion Palace in Venice
The Sina Centurion Palace is located in the triangle of culture of Venice. Belonging to the Sina Hotels chain, the five-star luxury hotel occupies an ancient palace overlooking the Grand Canal, Palazzo Genovese, built in 1892 by the architect Trigomi Mattei in Gothic-Venetian style. The suggestive building today is the favorite location for lovers of luxury and design in Venice. The Hotel, with direct access to the Grand Canal thanks to a private pier, is located in Dorsoduro, in the area of one of the cloisters of the monastery of San Gregorio (second half of the 1100s), one of the oldest areas of Venice. following the architecture of the city and thus proposing the colors of tradition, red and white. The Palace is characterized by a central body flanked by two side blocks with a majestic “water gate”. Its brick facade with the addition of Istrian stone is one of the most important architecture in Dorsoduro, with its numerous windows overlooking the Grand Canal and creating a unique play of chiaroscuro.
The Gritti Palace
Located exactly in front of the Sina Centurion Palace in Venice, the majestic The Gritti Palace is a hotel where history and culture meet in a renewed Venetian tradition. A place of exceptional art and elegance, Palazzo Gritti dates back to 1475, the year in which it was given its current Gothic appearance by the Pisani family, who lived there at the time. In 1525 it became the official residence of the then Doge of Venice, and later hosted several noble families of the city and illustrious visitors. Since its inception the Palazzo has been home to a rich collection of works of art, a tradition that originated from the noble Pisani family, and which has continued with its subsequent owners, including the Gritti. It was at the beginning of the 19th century that Palazzo Gritti was transformed into a hotel, after a meticulous restoration. Historically designated by elites around the world as a place to celebrate important events, this tradition continues to be handed down over time.
Hilton Venice Molino Stucky
Crossing the Venice lagoon by boat it is impossible not to be fascinated and captured by the grandeur of the Hilton Venice Molino Stucky. The iconic hotel on the Giudecca Island boasts a privileged position in Venice and an important history. Housed in a Venetian mill of indisputable historical value, the Hilton Venice Molino Stucky is one of the best examples of industrial architecture recovery in the world. The important hotel, the flagship of the Hilton chain in Italy, occupies the red brick building, built in 1884 by the German architect Ernst Wullekopf commissioned by the industrialist Giovanni Stucky, and which still today dominates the tip of the Giudecca island in front of Le Zattere and San Marco.
