HOTEL FLORA, Venice

Hotel Flora - A 17th-century palazzo with a secret garden near St. Mark's Square

Located in San Marco district, this family-run Venice hotel occupies a 17th-century palazzo featuring 40 individually furnished rooms with Murano glass chandeliers, damask tapestry, and period furniture. Each room comes equipped with Simmons beds, Rivolta Carmignani linens, Ortigia Sicilia toiletries, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel's internal courtyard reveals a verdant garden where guests enjoy breakfast buffets and afternoon drinks served by barman Kelum. The bar offers regional wines, whiskeys, and classic cocktails amid velvet furnishings and fabric-lined walls. From Hotel Flora's location on Calle dei Bergamaschi, guests reach Teatro La Fenice in 0.5 miles, Doge's Palace in 0.5 miles, and the Grand Canal in 0.5 miles. The property stands steps from Via XXII Marzo, with St. Mark's Square accessible through the Ala Napoleonica.

Pros

Run by the Romanelli family for over 50 years, maintaining consistent service standards

Garden courtyard provides a quiet retreat from city crowds

Walking distance to 7 restaurants within 0.5 miles

Complimentary stroller available for families with children

Cons

Some rooms are smaller in size

No on-site parking facilities