Cima Rosa Bed & Breakfast
Bed & breakfast · Santa Croce ·
Grand Canal views, historic palazzo, charming courtyard garden
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C. del Tentor, 1958, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions
Grand Canal views, historic palazzo, charming courtyard garden
C. del Tentor, 1958, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions
"As you carry your luggage through the courtyard of this 15th-century palazzo in Santa Croce, you’ll understand the Cima Rosa spirit: Old roses scramble up brick walls and age-worn marble carvings peek out through fragrant faux jasmine. Inside, an exquisite pastel palette mirrors the colors visible through the front windows, which overlook the Grand Canal. Five rooms and suites, personalized service, and great comfort complete the picture. This is a grown-up kind of place for travelers who love Venice and know it sufficiently well. —Anne Hanley"
"As you truck your luggage through the courtyard of this 15th-century palazzo in Santa Croce, you’ll understand the Cima Rosa spirit: Old roses scramble up brick walls and age-worn marble carvings peek out through fragrant faux-jasmine. Inside, an exquisite pastel palette mirrors the colors visible through the front windows, which overlook the Grand Canal. Five rooms and suites, personalized service, and great comfort complete the picture. This is a grown-up kind of place for travelers who love Venice and know it sufficiently well." - Sarah James, Anne Hanley
"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe? As you truck your luggage through the courtyard of this 15th-century palazzo, you’ll understand the Cima Rosa spirit: Old roses scramble up brick walls and age-worn marble carvings peek out through fragrant faux-jasmine. Inside, an exquisite pastel palette mirrors the colors visible through the front windows, which overlook the Grand Canal. Five rooms and suites, personalized service, and great comfort complete the picture. What's the backstory? Cima Rosa is the creation of American Brittany Hymore and her Venetian architect husband Daniele Vallot, whose mix of classic furnishings, beautiful shades, and luxurious comforts set the tone of the five-suite B&B. Tell us all about the accommodations. Any tips on what to book? There’s so much to love about Cima Rosa’s rooms, from the restful, Venetian colors to the mingling of modern touches with antiques. Go for one of the three Grand Canal–facing rooms, where light glows off the water. Three airy self-catering apartments – two in the Dorsodoro district, one in San Marco – complete the Cima Rosa offer. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi? Free wi-fi; good quality. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at? Daily continental breakfast takes over a large, low-ceilinged living room where the Grand Canal laps just outside the windows. Everything is simple and fresh; eggs can be scrambled or made into an omelette. There’s also an area where guests can make themselves tea or coffee. And the service? Owner Brittany and her staff are charming and knowledgeable; you really will feel like you’re staying with friends. Hymore has even created her own guide to the city featuring excellent restaurant recommendations. What type of travelers will you find here? This is a grown-up kind of place for travelers who love Venice and know it sufficiently well not to mind the residential area that's far from most of the city's main sights. What about the neighborhood? Does the hotel fit in, make itself part of the scene? Santa Croce is quiet, charming, and homely. You’re close to the train station here, although you’d never know it. And it’s a bridge-free walk to the San Stae vaporetto stop. Is there anything you'd change? One room has a bathroom across the hall; it’s private, but some guests might find it awkward. Bottom line: Worth it? Why? This place is so warm, you’ll be planning your next stay before you leave." - Anne Hanley
"Cima Rosa is a modern but cozy five-room bed and breakfast with a chic Restoration Hardware vibe and an ideal spot for a morning cappuccino in the shaded garden."
"Lie in bed and watch boats sliding up and down the Grand Canal then drink cappuccini in the tiny green courtyard; this place is a real retreat in Venice, hidden away in untouristy Santa Croce. It's run by native Venetian Daniele and his American wife Brittany, who honed their interior architecture and designer skills in the States before returning to his home city to open a B&B in 2011. Months were spent searching for the right property to renovate, until they came across this divine 15th-centruy palazzo and moved into the upper floors, gradually turning the ground and 1st floor into their romantic guesthouse. It is an intimate, stylish home that gives guests a real feeling of living like a local in this city of tourists. The entrance hall is atmospherically lit by lanterns, and the 6 guest bedrooms are extremely elegant - Venice reimagined for a more style-savvy audience. Original details like mullioned windows, ancient beams and terrazzo and parquet floors are offset by misty lagoon greys and cool blues in the decoration; much of the furniture is antique, some original to the building and being carefully restored by the owners, piece by piece. An inspiring labour of love. Highs Off the beaten track but just 5 minutes from the Rialto, and near a vaporetto stop that's a 25-minute scenic chug from St Mark’s and links directly to the airport Wonderful views of the Grand Canal from 3 bedrooms and the guest lounge; sit in the window and gaze The owners are exceptionally welcoming and provide insider tips to the city and unusual activity ideas A great breakfast (not a given in this city), plus a kitchen for guests to make snacks and store drinks A locals' neighbourhood with authentic restaurants, bakeries and gelaterie Lows The rooms overlooking the canal can be noisy Only breakfast is served but that's no hardship in this area The Charming Rooms have no real view and are a little dark, but their price reflects this" - Aoife O'Riordain
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