Locanda Ca’ Zose

The Locanda Ca’ Zose feels like a private residence or bed-and-breakfast, tucked away off the beaten tourist track, in a quiet area of Venice. Small and intimate, the inn has limited common areas for socializing. The lobby is small and intimate, with exposed beam ceilings, potted plants, and a mostly white color palette. The furnishings are late 18th-century, with painted furniture and lush textiles. Oil paintings hang on the walls, and the windows offer picturesque canal and street views that can feel like a trip back in time. There is a charming breakfast room with 17th-century wood beams, pretty red damask upholstered banquettes, bentwood chairs, white linen tablecloths, and single blossoms on each table. The Locanda Ca’ Zose is filled with charm and personal touches, and, although small, feels intimate rather than cramped. The inn offers a pleasant stay and a Venetian vibe, without the chaos of tourists on day trips.

The Locanda Ca’ Zose is in Venice’s residential Dorsoduro area, overlooking the Rio della Fornace canal. There are several bars and restaurants in the area, which are quiet and peaceful. It's around 10 minutes via water bus and foot to St. Mark's Square (or 20 minutes on foot only for those who cross the Ponte dell'Accademia), 20 minutes on foot to the Rialto Bridge, and around 30 minutes on foot to both the Santa Lucia railway station and the chaotic cruise terminals. Art lovers will be pleased to find the inn near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Francois Pinault art center. The nearest water bus stop is Salute, a two-minute walk away, and the inn is conveniently reached by boat, in a great location for guests interested in day trips around the region. The surrounding area is pretty and quintessentially Venetian with quiet canals and bridges. 

Rooms at the Locanda Ca’ Zose are small, clean, individually named, and packed with Venetian charm and shabby-chic decor. The ceilings feature 17th-century wood beams and the painted furniture is lovely and delicate. Rooms are traditional in decor, with patterned bedspreads and patterned carpets. Not all rooms have panoramic views, and the bathrooms, with shower/tub combos, are small, but some have windows that provide natural light. Amenities include air-conditioning, small flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, safes, free toiletries, and minibars with a nice selection of wines. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but the signal is strongest in rooms located near reception. The Junior Suite is one large room with the addition of a day bed.

The Locanda Ca’ Zose offers a free continental breakfast that includes cereals, pastries and breads (and cakes), meats, cheeses, and coffees made to order, all served in a fresh, pretty breakfast room or delivered to rooms upon request. Wi-Fi is free, but the signal is spotty, except in rooms near the front desk, where there is an Internet hot spot. There is a private boat landing at the inn, for easy access.