Ruzzini Palace Hotel
Stay in a Palazzo in Venice Italy!
When you pick your hotel, give a little thought to where it’s located particularly if you want any peace and quiet. During our stay in Venice, Italy, we chose to stay in the Ruzzini Palace Hotel, a beautifully renovated palazzo that had been the home to one of the most important families in Venetian history, the Ruzzini family. They moved to the palazzo in 1586.
Our water taxi stopped at the canal-side hotel entrance which was a sculptural gem bedecked with classical friezes over Venetian arches, a graceful balcony overhang above and we were warmly welcomed by the hotel staff. The small docking area was decorated with orange and white striped poles and stone steps led right out of the water. What a romantic way to arrive at a hotel!
While the hotel has all the modern luxurious amenities, the hotel is a mix of contemporary and classic Venetian design and retains its original frescoes by the school of Tiepolo. The lobby is large and luxurious and included a bar decorated in a modern European style.
above 3 photos credit: http://www.ruzzinipalace.com/photogallery/
Our rooms looked out onto the peaceful Campo Santa Maria Formosa and the beautiful church that gives its name to the square. Our traveling friends’ room had a small Juliet balcony that looked out over the quiet canal whose waters lapped at the ancient foundations of the hotel.
The rooms were comfortable and spacious and the bathrooms were modern and sparkling clean.
The rooms were comfortable and spacious and the bathrooms were modern and sparkling clean.
above photo credit: http://www.ruzzinipalace.com/photogallery/
As amazing as the hotel was, the location was just a great. The Campo Santa Maria Formosa is off the beaten path in a locals patronized part of Venice which was especially wonderful in the summer when the tourist masses are swarming in Venice. While tucked into a peaceful haven, the hotel was within a just a few minutes walk to all the major tourist locations such as the Rialto and Saint Mark’s Square.
We loved this hotel for its beauty, comfort, location and service and we would highly recommend it for your stay in Venice!
