Palazzo Abadessa

Palazzo Abadessa is a refined Venetian relais and it is recognised as a "Period Residence" by the Provincial Authorities and the Monuments and Fine Arts Office of Venice. The building dates back to the late 1500's with frescoed ceilings, precious silk fabrics, authentic antique furniture and paintings from the Tintoretto school. The atrium has a marble flooring, a wooden lacunar ceiling and polychrome windows with leaded glass that look out onto the canal, where the hotel's private docking place is situated. On the opposite side there is a magnificent “embracing” type staircase, the only one of its kind in Venice, that leads to the first floor of the building.
This fantastic relais transmits the sensation of stepping back in time, to the era of the glory and splendour of the Marine Republic, but at the same time guests are surrounded by the most modern and desirable comforts.
Palazzo Abadessa represents the ideal solution for a stay in Venice characterised by beauty and comfort: a place in which to get a real taste of the magic of the lagoon's places.

The garden is one of the hidden treasures of this welcoming Venetian relais: secular trees, multi-coloured, scented flowers and marble benches on which to relax and read a good book.

Palazzo Abadessa is located in the heart of Venice in a very characteristic zone where you will feel the spontaneous urge to immerse yourself in the authentic Venetian atmosphere: just walk through the narrow streets, venetian courts and foundations.
Very near this luxurious Venetian relais you will find Ca' d'Oro, a splendid gothic style building overlooking The Grand Canal , which today houses the Giorgio Franchetti Art Gallery.
Just a stone's throw away you will find Campo Santa Sofia, from where you can take the characteristic gondola-ferry that crosses the Grand Canal and that will bring you to the Rialto market in just a few minutes, the market takes place near to the famous Bridge. Also the ancient Jewish Ghetto is very near: a magical and suggestive place where there is a concentration of some characteristic bars and restaurants.

In each room the details were chosen one by one with special care and passion. They are furnished with original antique furniture from the 1700's, Murano glass lamps, damasked silk wallpaper and antique Venetian mirrors. The ceilings are decorated with stucco and frescos from the 1500's that have been perfectly conserved. The flooring is in Venetian style or in engraved wood. All rooms are spacious and bright and lookoìing out onto Rio di Santa Sofia, Calle Priuli and the splendid garden.
Extremely luxurious suites with a sleeping area and a comfortable living area finished in velvet are available. All of the rooms are for non-smokers and they have air conditioning and individually controlled heating, safety deposit box, mini-bar, satellite TV, ADSL Wi-Fi Internet connection and bathroom with a bath or shower.

The delicious sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served in the refined breakfast rooms and during the warmer season it is served in the splendid garden which is privately owned.
The environment and the beauty of the garden make this exclusive Venetian relais an ideal location in which to organise an unforgettable occasion such as a wedding or an important event such as a business meeting. The staff will be happy to contribute offering advice and precious help when it comes to organising the spaces (inside and outside), the music, the animation and the catering.