HOTEL LA RESIDENZA, Venice

Hotel La Residenza - A 15th-century Gothic-Byzantine palazzo with 18th-century Venetian décor in historic Castello

Located in the prestigious Gritti-Badoer Palazzo, this Venice hotel occupies the main floor of a 15th-century Gothic-Byzantine building featuring meticulously restored period furnishings and 18th-century Venetian school paintings. The 2-star Hotel La Residenza sits in Campo Bandiera e Moro, a quiet square with a historic ringed well in the authentic Castello district. Each room comes with parquet floors, air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries. A continental breakfast is served in the main floor lounge adorned with glass chandeliers. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk and provides luggage storage and tour assistance services. La Residenza stands 2296.6 ft from St. Mark's Square and 1640.4 ft from the Naval History Museum and Venetian Arsenal. Water transportation via vaporetto stops at Arsenal and San Zaccaria provides convenient access along the Canal Grande.

Pros

Situated in a quiet campo away from crowded tourist areas

Original 18th-century paintings by Giuseppe Diamantini and Antonio Molinari adorn the interiors

Building features preserved historical elements including precious stuccoes

Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

Cons

No elevator in the historic building

Pets are not permitted