Early summer is a wonderful time to visit La Serenissima, when the sun shines over the archipelago of islands and maze of canals, and the art crowd flock to its palazzos and galleries. Here we share our secret address book, exclusive for 84 Rooms Members:
Where to Stay
Our favourite place to stay in Venice is always Ca Maria Adele, a lavishly romantic hotel in the Dorsoduro — the modern art district where you can live like a Venetian away from the crowds. Set right on the Grand Canal, just a short walk from the must-visit Peggy Guggenheim Collection, it’s run with love by Alessio and Nicola Campa. The charming duo will arrange a classic Riva water taxi to pick you up from the airport terminal and bring you directly to the hotel’s private jetty, greeting you with a glass of fizz. Make sure you ask for the seductive Noir room, which is inspired by the spice routes passing through Venice and designed with a weekend of passion in mind.
One of the most exciting new hotels in all of Italy was The Venice Venice Hotel. Facing the Rialto bridge on the Grand Canal, in the city’s historic centre, the Venice Venice rediscovers Venice’s avant-garde soul and finds itself in the 13th-century Byzantine-style Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto. Our favourite part of the hotel is Venice M’Art, which is a concept store, café, wine bar, and an all-day restaurant all in one.
Where to Eat
Lunchtime is all about cicchetti and spritz stops (made with Select not Aperol) on sundrenched terraces by the water — we love Linea Dombra in the Dorsoduro neighborhood for this.
A Few more for Your List
Do Forni San Marco 468
Riviera Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte Lungo 1473
Da Ivo S. Marco 1809
Da Mario alla Fava (Classic Venetian dishes) Calle dei stagneri 5242
Cantino Storico Fondamenta Bragadin 661
Acqua Pazza (lunch) San Marco 3808
Oficina Ormesini - Osteria, Cannaregio, 2689
Vino-Vero Fondamenta della Misericordia Cannaregio 2497
Restaurant Local 1 Michelin Star, Local Castello 3303
Restaurant CoVino Castello 3829a
Restaurant Al Covo Castello 3968 ©Anna Ambrosi
Antiche Carampane (crudo) San Polo 1911
Aperitivo
- Harry’s Bar, San Marco 1323
- Ai Artisti, Fondamenta della Toletta 1169/A
- Cantine del vino Gia Schiavi, Dorsoduro 992
What to See
- The Pinault Collection presents contemporary art exhibitions at Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana. On display until November 24 is Pierre Huyghe together with curator Anne Stenne, a new exhibition featuring a large group of works, including a selection from the Pinault Collection. Campo San Samuele 3231
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection is located in Peggy Guggenheim’s former home, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal. The museum presents Peggy Guggenheim's personal collection, masterpieces from the Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof collection, a sculpture garden as well as temporary exhibitions. Palazzo Venier dei Leoni Dorsoduro 701
Where to Shop
- Maneki Neko, great for shopping linen shirts, Campo Sant'angelo 3820
- Workshop MARIO BERTA BATTILORO is the last goldbeater in Italy, Cannaregio, 5182
- Piedaterre sells the original wonderful handmade Venetian slippers, Campo Santo Stefano
- Luigi Bevilacqua is an 18th-century weaving workshop, Santa Croce 1320
84 Rooms recommends: A Guide To Florence, and The Italian Hotels To Book This Summer.