Sumptuous Venice
Built on a lagoon, the Italian capital of romanticism plays host to some of the most magnificent palatial hotels in the world. Occupying historic palaces, they guarantee stays of rare refinement.
With each visit, one feels that the City of the Doges is never entirely the same, nor completely different. Laid out around the Grand Canal, this awesome and mysterious city offers a seemingly endless legacy, both historic and artistic. Architecture, music, crowded squares, romantic gondolas, secret little restaurants, wine-bars, art galleries, antique-dealers, designer boutiques…, everything here has a soul. Set like a gem on the shores of the Adriatic, in north-eastern Italy, the birthplace of Marco Polo, founded in 528 A.D., is made up of 118 little islands separated by a network of canals and linked by bridges. Among its treasures, Saint Mark’s Square, the Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs are some of the places most frequently visited by 20 million tourists a year. Taking passionate care of its heritage, Venice is also a real laboratory for contemporary art and architecture.
Les bonnes Tables :
Da Fiore
The Àman Canal Grande proposes 24 sumptuous suites in its two splendid buildings on five floors, built in the 16th century by architect Gian Giacomp de’Grigi. In addition to a majestic spa, this palatial hotel boasts a gastronomic restaurant where trendy chef Davide Oldani, creator of the Cucina POP, has just been appointed creative culinary consultant. www.aman.com
The Àman Canal Grande proposes 24 sumptuous suites in its two splendid buildings on five floors, built in the 16th century by architect Gian Giacomp de’Grigi. In addition to a majestic spa, this palatial hotel boasts a gastronomic restaurant where trendy chef Davide Oldani, creator of the Cucina POP, has just been appointed creative culinary consultant. www.aman.com
Nestling at the heart of Venice, the prestigious Belmond Cipriani looks across the water to Saint Mark’s Square, the Palladian church of San Giorgio, and the islands in the lagoon. Decorated with antiques and artworks, the hotel has recently welcomed the restaurant L’Oro, headed by Davide Bisetto, the first Italian chef to have won two Michelin stars in France. www.belmond.com
Nestling at the heart of Venice, the prestigious Belmond Cipriani looks across the water to Saint Mark’s Square, the Palladian church of San Giorgio, and the islands in the lagoon. Decorated with antiques and artworks, the hotel has recently welcomed the restaurant L’Oro, headed by Davide Bisetto, the first Italian chef to have won two Michelin stars in France. www.belmond.com
Ideally located a few minutes’ walk from Saint Mark’s Square, the Danieli Hotel has 210 rooms and suites richly decorated in the purest Venetian style. French architect Pierre-Yves Rochon has set his name to three signature suites taking inspiration from the glamour of Italian cinema. In addition to an enticing culinary experience,
the Terrazza Danieli restaurant offers an enchanting view of the Grand Canal and Adriatic Sea. www.danielihotelvenice.com
Ideally located a few minutes’ walk from Saint Mark’s Square, the Danieli Hotel has 210 rooms and suites richly decorated in the purest Venetian style. French architect Pierre-Yves Rochon has set his name to three signature suites taking inspiration from the glamour of Italian cinema. In addition to an enticing culinary experience,
the Terrazza Danieli restaurant offers an enchanting view of the Grand Canal and Adriatic Sea. www.danielihotelvenice.com
Run for 35 years by Mara and Maurizio, Da Fiore is rated by many guidebooks and restaurant critics as the best address in Venice. Refined Italian cuisine in a congenial atmosphere.www.dafiore.net
Trefanti
excellente. The Cipriani’s former chef recently opened the tiny Osteria Trefanti, already winning an excellent reputation. www.osteriatrefanti.it
Vini da Gigio
Vini da Gigio is a warm little restaurant, one of the most popular on the foodie circuit, as witnessed by photos of Woody Allen and Giorgio Armani on its walls. Try the speciality : fried cheese with polenta ! www.vinidagigio.com
