Hotel Ca’ dei Conti

The decor at the Ca' dei Conti will leave you in no doubt as to where you are -- every detail is true, opulent, traditional Venetian style. The lobby has a patterned marble floor in warm, earthy colors. There are ornate pillars and a decorative, mirrored reception desk adorned with large floral bouquets. Elegant and comfortable velvet armchairs are placed in front of a huge black and white photo of Venice on the wall. 18th-century-style furniture and embroidered tapestries are in keeping with the building’s heritage, and there are some unique historical features too: the coat of arms of the building’s original owners (the aristocratic Sherimann family) is still displayed in the hall's marble floor. It’s a charming setting well-suited to couples on a romantic break. 

Ca' dei Conti is right in the historic heart of Venice, and quick and easy to get to. From the San Zaccaria water bus stop, it’s just a five-minute walk to the hotel through the narrow, cobbled streets. The building is in a stunning spot overlooking a picturesque canal and accessed via a charming private bridge. From here, everything is just a short walk away. The Querini Stampalia museum and library is around the corner, less than a minutes’ walk away. And within five minutes are the beautiful sights of St Mark's Square and the Basilica, Santa Maria Formosa Church (one of the oldest in Venice), San Zaccaria Church, and the world-famous Bridge of Sighs. It’s also easy to get to the islands of the Venetian lagoon, like Murano, Burano and Torcello, as the Riva degli Schiavoni vaporetto stops are just a five-minute walk away.  

It’s worth bearing in mind that room sizes vary greatly at the Ca' dei Conti. Some have very little space to move around the bed, while others have generous amounts of floor space. Each one has a charming, traditional Venetian style, and many offer canal views. Rooms are decorated in rich blues and greens, with yellow and gold accents. There are elegant and luxurious touches throughout, like decorative drapes above the beds, padded headboards, gold flock wallpaper, deep-pile carpets, antique furniture, and chandeliers in local Murano glass. Bathrooms have lavish touches like decorative gold-framed mirrors and marble-topped basins. Rooms have all the modern amenities that guests might need, including air-conditioning, a safe, free newspaper, cribs or infant beds on request, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, hairdryer, and minibar. For an extra dose of luxury, there are superior rooms and suites which offer a huge amount of space and a whirlpool bath. 

The hotel provides a free continental buffet breakfast with pastries, cheese, meat, fruit, cereal, juice, and coffee. For an additional charge, a cooked, American-style breakfast can be ordered. Breakfast can be served in the breakfast room or on the hotel’s sun terrace which has comfortable woven chairs and tables, and overlooks the rooftops and canals. Evening drinks can be taken on the terrace too, and the space is lit with candles and lanterns at night. Guests can help themselves to a map and tourist leaflets about the local attractions, and staff are happy to book trips and restaurants. A private airport transfer can also be arranged. Wi-Fi is available -- although there is an extra charge for it -- and there’s a meeting room too for business travelers.