Hotel Flora

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"He describes this three-bedroom private home, run by the hospitality group that owns Hotel Flora and Novecento Boutique Hotel, as “an oasis within the oasis of the Venetian lagoon." - Ashlea Halpern

"The Hotel Flora is an ivy-clad 17 th -century palazzo tucked down a narrow alleyway in San Marco. It’s hidden from the crowds, but still an easy stroll to the buzz of San Marco Palazzo and the Grand Canal. Like all grand Venetian homes, it’s had its share of interesting inhabitants over the years, including a School of Painting, a salon for well-known local artists. Continuing the artistic legacy, the Romanelli family—photographers, writers, and antique collectors among them—has owned the hotel for the last 50 years. In the classic manner of a pension, the hotel is intimate and the staff welcoming and friendly. Rooms are cozy and decorated with traditional antique furnishings, heavy drapes, and bold brocade wallpaper in some. Pop down to the Victorian-styled bar for an aperitif, or linger over an espresso with a good read in the hushed garden."

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"We stayed up well past the crowds, scurrying over empty bridges on glistening canals on our way to the Hotel Flora in the San Marco district, a marvelous mix of a grand hotel and a cherished pensione with staff perfectly cast for a Wes Anderson film."

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"Hotel Flora features a nice leafy courtyard where a varied breakfast buffet is served every morning. Set in a 17th-century building, it is a 5-minute walk from St Mark’s Square. With free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, rooms at the Flora are individually decorated with antique furniture, damask tapestries and Murano chandeliers. At the bar, you can enjoy a light lunch, a drink, or afternoon tea. In-room dinners can also be requested. Staff is available 24 hours and can help book Gondola tours, restaurants, and concert tickets. The Flora is 800 metres from both the Rialto Bridge and the Gallerie dell'Accademia museum gallery." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

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"This picturesque hotel, with its creeper-covered façade, period furniture and hibiscus-filled garden, is a rare good-value gem in this pricey city. The family-run Flora is housed in a 17th-century palazzo and is particularly good for families, with pushchairs and kids’ menus available, but its romantic setting will also appeal to loved-up couples. The pretty garden is a delightful setting for breakfast before setting out for a day’s sightseeing. The Flora is minutes away from some of the city’s most compelling monuments such as the Scala del Bovolo, a magnificent spiral staircase, and St. Mark’s Square itself. It also lies just off Via XXII Marzo, the city’s glitziest shopping thoroughfare, folded within the tiny alleys that weave a labyrinth out of Venice’s throbbing San Marco heartland. " - Nicky Swallow