Spread over five floors, the hotel’s ornate exterior is matched with interiors which charm with carnivalesque fantasy. Beautifully restored terrazzo doors and stucco marmorino walls reflect Venice’s long admired craftsmanship, as do the blown-glass lanterns and stucco marbro headboards. To add to this, French-Italian designer duo Lecoadic-Scotto have drawn on rich materials – think red velvet, mirrors, Murano glass chandeliers, gold mosaics octopuses in the bathrooms and swirling, vibrant murals in amongst the cosy, book-lined bar. The result is warm and welcoming, just like the staff.
