Santa Croce, United States
Housed in
historic 14th century palazzo
Bold, colorful,
and contemporary interiors
Easy access from
bus and train terminals
Excellently
finished, individually-styled rooms
Some bathrooms
have jetted tubs for two
Buffet breakfast included
in rate
Lovely courtyard looks upon palazzo walls
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Take-away picnics available
No Wi-Fi in most
rooms
There isn't a full restaurant
Away from main
central square
No mosquito netting on
windows
The Domina Home
Ca' Zusto is an upper-middle-range, 22-room boutique hotel set in a 14th century
palazzo with colorful 21st century interiors. The location is great for easy
access from the train and bus terminals, though it's a bit of a stroll (admittedly
a pleasant one) to Venice's main attractions. Rooms are nicely finished and full of character, with wood floors set off by rich jewel tones. However, in-room Wi-Fi is often not available, and windows lack screens -- beware of open windows during mosquito season. There's a lovely stone courtyard area that offers a serene respite from the brightly colored interior decor. All in all, it's a fun and boldly modernized hotel and rates are a surprisingly good value for
this notoriously expensive destination.
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Scene
Crumbling, 14th century facade hides super-colorful, contemporary interiors
At first glance
the Domina Home Ca' Zusto -- housed in a 14th-century palazzo once owned by
Venetian aristocracy -- doesn't look much different from many hotels the in area. If
anything its facade appears somewhat more dilapidated than most. Inside,
however, guests are immediately met with the contrast of super-colorful and
contemporary interiors where mirrored panels reflect the tiny and almost shockingly pink
reception area. The vibrant, modern color scheme continues throughout the rest
of the hotel, where multi-colored beams match equally bold furnishings, save a
quaint, medieval rear courtyard with ancient flagstones and ornate arches. The
vibe is peaceful and, unlike many Venice hotels, unstuffy and playful with a
real personal touch.
Location
Close to train and bus terminals and five minutes' walk from water taxis
The hotel is
located in the relatively quiet area of Santa Croce Venice within a five minutes' walk of water taxis and less than 10 minutes' walk from the
main train station, Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia. It's also about a 10-minute walk to Piazzale Roma and the main bus
terminal at the end of the road into Venice -- the Via Liberta. Although very convenient for those arriving
with heavy luggage or kids, the immediate area isn't particularly interesting. However, a seven minutes'
walk to the Riva di Biasio water taxi stop connects to the rest of the
island. For those wanting to explore Venice on foot, St. Mark's Square and central Venice are a scenic 25-minute stroll away.
Rooms
Bold blend of modern tones with Byzantine flourishes
The 22 rooms are individually
styled, each following a distinct color and named after a Turkish princess who's
rumored to have stayed there. All rooms do, however, blend bold, colorful, and
contemporary tones with modern takes on traditional furnishings, tied together
with Byzantine flashes of gold and floral print. Compared with the bedrooms,
bathrooms look a little lackluster with mostly beige and forest green tile, though some do include jetted tubs for two.
Amenities standard to all rooms include wired Internet (no Wi-Fi in most), minibars,
and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Although rooms are air-conditioned,
lack of netting on windows means mosquitos can enter open windows, which can be
an issue in Venice.
Features
Free buffet or charged cooked-to-order breakfast
A free buffet
breakfast is served each morning in the long, typically brightly-colored
breakfast room, while cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee. Take-away picnic bags can also be arranged for
guests who are planning to stroll around Venice. Free Wi-Fi is only really available in the
small lobby area, though nearby rooms can pick it up intermittently.
