In artsy Dorsoduro, within walking distance of major sights
Canal-facing suites with flat-screen TVs, living rooms, and kitchenettes
Two-bedroom apartment also available near the Piazza San Marco
Lovely Gothic-style courtyard with a well
Small library lounge features charming canal views
Free in-room continental breakfast served daily, and grocery delivery service is available
Private jetty on-site
Laundry and business services (for a fee)
Pets allowed (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Suites are dimly lit
Front desk is not manned 24 hours a day
The IQs Charming House is an enchanting guesthouse with a private jetty in the pretty, quiet neighborhood of Dorsoduro, within walking distance of Saint Mark’s Square. The hotel features modern and luxurious decor, a Gothic-style brick courtyard, a small library with canal views, and concierge services. Four suites and one apartment feature stylish furnishings, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and charming canal views, although they are dimly lit. The rooms at the guesthouse's sister hotel, DD724, are more brightly lit.
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Scene
Luxury hotel on a Venice canal, with a private jetty and a charming courtyard
Canal waters lap gently against the IQs Charming House’s entrance, marked by a lovely arched doorway with wooden doors and a private jetty. The stylish and modern -- albeit small -- lobby features brick walls, exposed wooden-beam ceilings, dark wood accents, soft lighting, and background music. The guesthouse appeals to couples and families who are willing to pay extra for privacy, contemporary furnishings, and in-room kitchenettes. Given that the hotel only has four suites and an apartment, there aren’t large common areas and facilities for guests. There is, however, a lovely Gothic-style courtyard, which lacks furniture but has a well in its center and a few green palms.
Location
Located on a canal in pretty, artsy Dorsoduro
The IQs Charming House is located in the Dorsoduro district, a quieter, artsy, less touristy neighborhood that's home to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (a one-minute walk away) and Gallerie dell'Accademia (a three-minute walk a way). The hotel’s staff can arrange a water taxi to pick guests up at the private jetty, situated at the lobby entrance. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Saint Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica, and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Guests can also take a water taxi part of the way instead of walking over the Ponte dell'Accademia to shave a few minutes off the trip. Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal is a 20-minute walk away.
Rooms
Stylish suites with posh decor, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, and canal views
The hotel offers four suites with stylish modern furnishings, flat-screen TVs, living rooms/dining areas, exposed wooden ceiling beams, modern artwork, animal print decor, and stunning canal views, but the dim lighting might not be to everyone's taste. Features include safes, CD/DVD players (on request), Nespresso machines, and tea kettles. Stainless steel kitchenettes offer mini-fridges, dishwashers, sinks, and ovens, and some have two-burner stoves. Bathrooms have sleek, contemporary fixtures, bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. A free continental breakfast is delivered to suites every morning. There’s also a two-bedroom apartment run by the hotel in a separate building by the Piazza San Marco.
Features
A cozy lobby lounge with canal views and concierge services, but not much else
A small, cozy lounge offers two modern cushioned chairs, a bookshelf with reading materials, and a stereo system -- and it looks right out on the canal. A wooden doorway on one side of the hotel leads over a bridge to a brick-lined terrace, another good spot for watching boats float by. Concierge services including massage and water taxi bookings, as well as laundry services that can be arranged through the front desk. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and is the daily breakfast served to guests' rooms.
