Madama Garden Retreat

Madama Garden Retreat, Venice, Italy - Explore & Book

"People come to Venice for the canals and the sights, but it's nice to leave the hordes behind at the end of the day - enter the Madama Garden Retreat in the city’s Cannaregio district. The famous Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Church are in walking distance, and the canals, well they literally lap beneath your window, leading straight to the Grand Canal itself in a three-minute walk. Yet you feel wonderfully removed from the tourist trail in this off-centre sestiere. A stay here can feel almost sinfully indulgent. From the luxurious satin and silk furnishings in the 9 rooms to the sumptuous sofas and chairs, hand-crafted wallpapers and antique objets – all set off by blissfully intimate low lighting – it’s a heady mix of old Venetian splendour and ultra-modern glamour. At its heart is the garden. With its leafy pergolas, resplendent flower bushes and a path leading straight to the canal (you can also access the hotel by boat), it’s a perfect hidden retreat to take breakfast or unwind with an aperitif after a hard day’s sightseeing. And there are so many sights to see. Even better, the hotel can arrange private tours around some of the city’s most famous attractions, giving you access that everyday tourists can only dream of. A break at the Madama is therefore less of a stay and more of an experience – one unlikely to ever be forgotten. Highs Location: a peaceful neighbourhood where the most famous sites are a 10-20 minute walk away and the gondolas float past your window; you can easily get to the airport via water taxi Impeccable service – whether you want a private tour, tickets to the theatre or breakfast in your room, no request is too big or small The design is to die for – discreet luxury and olde-worlde charm quietly sit alongside modern amenities and elegant comfort The garden itself – a beautiful oasis Eco measures in place include renewable energy, the food is sourced locally where possible and plastic usage is limited Lows An experience like this comes at a price The front desk isn't manned at night It’s not designed for children – there’s an age limit of 15 years old No pool or spa Rooms have a wonderfully moody ambiance, which can feel dark on cloudy winter days" - Handpicked by our hotel experts