Ca Maria Adele

Philippe Starck design, Grand Canal views, chic rooms, fine dining

Coffee & pastries, cakes, cookies, & pizza, standing room only

Hearty Venetian fare, massive seafood portions, live jazz

Italian independent cinema festival August 18-23 outdoor screenings

Artisanal house-roasted coffee, pastries, and bags of beans.

Ornate rooms with antiques, garden terrace, renowned restaurant, bar

Historic convent offering modern rooms, courtyard, bar, and canal views

Grand Canal luxury hotel with art, spa, and butler service

Gothic palace, former seat of government, now museum

Contemporary art museum in historic customs house with stunning views