Ca Priuli in Venice

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Situated right by Hotel Palazzo Priuli, Ca’ Priuli offers the same luxurious Venetian ambiance, comfort and services, with an extra touch of cosiness and exclusivity for an unforgettable Lagoon stay. The elegant rooms are furnished with original late 19th century Neo-Renaissance furniture and embellished with velvets and Murano glass. The reproductions of Vittore Carpaccio's paintings on the walls recreate the atmosphere of 16th century Venice. Ca’ Priuli is set in the Castello Sestiere, the largest and more populated neighbourhood in Venice, boasting a host of churches, monuments and historic sites and close to the San Marco Sestiere with the namesake famous square.

Ca' Priuli is located only 5 minutes’ walking distance from San Marco Square in a quiet area in the heart of the city. Ca' Priuli is a dependent property of the Palazzo Priuli which is romantically positioned alongside two picturesque little canals. Ca' Priuli is only 10 metres away from the main palace. It is easy to reach either by public transportation or by water taxi. The nearest public boat stop is San Zaccaria.

Ca' Priuli was completely restored in 2003. Every room is unique, furnished with original Neo-renaissance furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, precious fabrics, and velvets to recreate the same Renaissance atmosphere of Palazzo Priuli. All rooms are equipped with bathroom with bath, hair dryer, independently controlled air conditioning and heat, satellite colour television, mini-bar, safe deposit box, and direct dial telephone, with fax and modem. No smoking is allowed in the rooms.

Breakfast is served in the charming salone of the palace, located on the first floor and overlooking the canal Rio de l'Osmarin. It is elegantly appointed with original Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance pieces from the late nineteenth-century, Murano glass chandeliers, and precious oriental rugs. There are reproductions of great works by the Venetian artists Bellini and Mantegna.

The lobby is medium in size and presents an original well on the side of a magnificent marble staircase. Antiques are placed here and there to create, together with beautiful and colourful windows, a special atmosphere that goes back to a glorious past.

It was completely restored in 2003 and offers ten spacious and comfortable rooms with the relaxing charm of a Venetian home.

Ca' Priuli is a dependent structure of Palazzo Priuli, located 10 metres away, offering only a few rooms, created following the same logic, style, and quality of the Palazzo and benefiting from all the Palazzo's facilities. The palace was built in the late 14th century for the Procurator Giovanni Priuli and was among the first constructions in the city to incorporate several of the architectural innovations from the recently completed Doge's Palace. The ancient Priuli home has now become a beautiful hotel offering modern facilities and comfort within the settling of an authentic rich history of Venice's palace. This is a very unique property. The owner's aim is to recreate the ancient atmosphere where the illustrious Priuli family lived and to offer an unforgettable stay for his guests. The hotel is made up of a central house, where check-in/out procedures are made and where breakfast is offered, and it has 2 dependent structures located 10 to 20 metres away, offering rooms created following the same logic of the Palazzo and benefits from all the Palazzo's facilities. 09/07 LB

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