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"Beloved by Venice obsessives who aren’t splurging on palatial stays, this tucked‑away charmer sits off busy Calle Larga XXII Marzo yet feels serenely secluded in a leafy courtyard where only the fountain’s trickle and birdsong intrude. Rooms furnished with Venetian antiques lend a gently time‑capsule vibe; there’s no restaurant, but the bijou bar will happily shake you a bellini. The real draw is the hospitality: as a second‑generation family‑run hotel, the welcome is as warm on a first visit as on a tenth." - Liam Hess