Pros
- Housed in stately 17th-century palazzo
- Set on large historical piazza in heart of Venice
- Five minutes' walk from St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge
- Particularly elegant classical Venetian interiors
- Some rooms have original 17th-century oil paintings
- Air-conditioned rooms with minibars and satellite TV
- Buffet breakfast included in rate
- Modern lounge/bar serves cocktails
Bottom Line
The Ruzzini Palace is an upscale, 28-room hotel housed in an imposing and richly historical palazzo set in the heart of Venice. Interiors have typically classical Venetian styling and -- while integration of contemporary elements doesn't work throughout -- rooms are generally excellently finished (especially those with original 17th-century oil paintings). Although amenities are few and Wi-Fi is not free of charge, there is a real focus on tourist services. Buffet breakfast is included in the rate, and there's a modern-looking bar where guests can sip Bellinis after a day of sightseeing. Rates can fluctuate wildly by time of year, so guests can grab an amazing deal in the low season (though high-season rates are typically exorbitant).
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
Oyster Awards
Scene
Stately 17th-century palazzo with aristocratic ambience and modern elements
Once owned by one of the most prominent families in Venice, the Ruzzini Palace Hotel is housed in a particularly impressive 17th-century palazzo. The stately white-stone facade makes an imposing presence overlooking one of Venice's largest and oldest squares, Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Inside, ancient tiled flooring and grand Murano glass chandeliers jar slightly with the sleek and über-modern reception desk and homey-looking armchairs. However, the first-floor lobby -- which opens to a balcony overlooking the piazza -- elegantly blends its Venetian terrazzo floor and lofty beamed ceiling with Renaissance frescos and original carved-stone archways, lending the hotel a refined and aristocratic atmosphere. The rear of the hotel overlooks a picturesque and peaceful canal arched with pretty footbridges under which drifts the occasional gondola.
Location
Set in large piazza in historic heart of Venice, five minutes from Rialto Bridge
The hotel is set on the Campo Santa Maria Formosa, a large piazza right in the heart of historical Venice. Pretty much all of the major tourists attractions are well within easy walking distance -- St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge are both five minutes away on foot. Being bang in the center, though, means the hotel is relatively far from a vaporetto stop -- the San Marco and Rialto stops are each about 10 minutes' walk -- so a water taxi is recommended for visitors with heavy luggage. It's also quite a distance from the train and bus terminals, so getting to and from the hotel could be pricey. Conveniently, the hotel has its own water taxi landing stage.
Rooms
Classical Venetian styling with modern elements and original 17th-century oil paintings
Most of the hotel's 28 rooms follow the classical Venetian styling typical of the majority of the city's hotels -- ornate antique-style furnishings, gilt-framed mirrors, and heavy drapery with terrazzo floors and exposed beams. However some rooms also integrate clever and original contemporary design elements, as well as original oil paintings by 17th-century Venetian painter and Tiepolo's maestro, Gregorio Lazzarini. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels -- rooms also have Wi-Fi but, unusually for Venice, it is not free of charge. Suites also come with extras such as tea and coffee facilities, bathrobes, and DVD players. Bathrooms are elegant with cream-colored marble, spacious shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and heated towel racks.
Features
Cocktail lounge, excellent concierge services, and cultural events
The hotel has a sleek, contemporary breakfast lounge where a buffet breakfast is served each morning (included in the rate) and an equally modern bar serving evening drinks. Both spaces are fresh and bright, with white walls and tile floors, glossy wood tables, and white chairs and bar stools -- the low ceilings and rounded modern lamps lend a vaguely futuristic vibe. There's particular focus on service arrangements for guided tours, trips, and museum tickets, as well as private transport to and from the airport and train station. The hotel also regularly hosts classical music concerts, canovacci (improvised theater), and theatrical comedies in the reception hall on the main floor. There's also a meeting room with flat-screen TV for gatherings of up to 20 people. Wi-Fi is available throughout (for a fee) and there's also an Internet terminal in reception.
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Scene
Stately 17th-century palazzo with aristocratic ambience and modern elements
Once owned by one of the most prominent families in Venice, the Ruzzini Palace Hotel is housed in a particularly impressive 17th-century palazzo. The stately white-stone facade makes an imposing presence overlooking one of Venice's largest and oldest squares, Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Inside, ancient tiled flooring and grand Murano glass chandeliers jar slightly with the sleek and über-modern reception desk and homey-looking armchairs. However, the first-floor lobby -- which opens to a balcony overlooking the piazza -- elegantly blends its Venetian terrazzo floor and lofty beamed ceiling with Renaissance frescos and original carved-stone archways, lending the hotel a refined and aristocratic atmosphere. The rear of the hotel overlooks a picturesque and peaceful canal arched with pretty footbridges under which drifts the occasional gondola.
Location
Set in large piazza in historic heart of Venice, five minutes from Rialto Bridge
The hotel is set on the Campo Santa Maria Formosa, a large piazza right in the heart of historical Venice. Pretty much all of the major tourists attractions are well within easy walking distance -- St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge are both five minutes away on foot. Being bang in the center, though, means the hotel is relatively far from a vaporetto stop -- the San Marco and Rialto stops are each about 10 minutes' walk -- so a water taxi is recommended for visitors with heavy luggage. It's also quite a distance from the train and bus terminals, so getting to and from the hotel could be pricey. Conveniently, the hotel has its own water taxi landing stage.
Rooms
Classical Venetian styling with modern elements and original 17th-century oil paintings
Most of the hotel's 28 rooms follow the classical Venetian styling typical of the majority of the city's hotels -- ornate antique-style furnishings, gilt-framed mirrors, and heavy drapery with terrazzo floors and exposed beams. However some rooms also integrate clever and original contemporary design elements, as well as original oil paintings by 17th-century Venetian painter and Tiepolo's maestro, Gregorio Lazzarini. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels -- rooms also have Wi-Fi but, unusually for Venice, it is not free of charge. Suites also come with extras such as tea and coffee facilities, bathrobes, and DVD players. Bathrooms are elegant with cream-colored marble, spacious shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and heated towel racks.
Features
Cocktail lounge, excellent concierge services, and cultural events
The hotel has a sleek, contemporary breakfast lounge where a buffet breakfast is served each morning (included in the rate) and an equally modern bar serving evening drinks. Both spaces are fresh and bright, with white walls and tile floors, glossy wood tables, and white chairs and bar stools -- the low ceilings and rounded modern lamps lend a vaguely futuristic vibe. There's particular focus on service arrangements for guided tours, trips, and museum tickets, as well as private transport to and from the airport and train station. The hotel also regularly hosts classical music concerts, canovacci (improvised theater), and theatrical comedies in the reception hall on the main floor. There's also a meeting room with flat-screen TV for gatherings of up to 20 people. Wi-Fi is available throughout (for a fee) and there's also an Internet terminal in reception.
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Business Center
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Cable
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Cribs
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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