Ca' Pisani Deco Design Hotel

"Located in the center of Venice, Ca' Pisani is housed in a palazzo built in the late 1500s. The 29-room hotel is a mix of minimalist Art Deco inspired by the cool graphics of the 1920s Futurist painters, and eclectic 1930s and 1940s furniture. Each room has a bed from a different period, offset by funky metallic-silver desks and comfy leather armchairs. Just off the sleek lobby, there is a bar and restaurant, La Rivista, which attracts a fashionable crowd of local Venetians. —Sarah James" - Sarah James, Anne Hanley

"Ca’Pisani Overlooking a postcard-perfect Venetian street (a former canal, now paved over) in the artistic Dorsoduro district, this 500-year-old merchant’s townhouse has been revamped as the boutique hotel Ca’Pisani. Behind the traditional exterior lies a modern den with clean lines and sharp, geometric forms that’s enhanced by original work from one of Italy’s most notable Futurist artists, Fortunato Depero. Architects Roberto Luigi Canovaro and Pierluigi Pescolderung balanced original design elements—exposed beam ceilings, brickwork—with 1930s touches, including one-of-a-kind inlay door designs and custom masonry and marble work. Gaze out at the city’s rooftops from the hotel’s roof terrace, or mingle with locals over wine or an espresso at the street-level café. With the Peggy Guggenheim collection and the Gallerie dell’Accademia gallery just a stroll away, you’ll be able to journey from 16 th -century Venice to the 20 th century all in a few famous paintings."

"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe?Ca’ Pisani, an homage to Art Deco with some beautiful period pieces, presents a stylish change from the chandelier-and-velvet Venetian norm. The 29-room hotel broke the traditional mode in 2000, when it became the city’s first design hotel. There’s more competition now, but it still holds its own. What's the backstory?Ca’ Pisani belongs to a Venetian hotelier family. Tell us all about the accommodations. Any tips on what to book?With dark polished wood, lots of mirrors, some exquisite original Art Deco pieces, Ca’ Pisani is beautifully designed and maintained. Rooms vary considerably in size, so check descriptions carefully. There are family rooms and a junior suite. The duplex rooms are comfortable but have steep steps between floors. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi?Wi-fi is free and fast. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at?Next door (and attached) to Ca’ Pisani is La Rivista, a pleasant restaurant with Futurist-style décor and an interesting menu of light dishes, with an emphasis on local produce. Breakfast consists of a fine spread of fresh goodies. Guests seeking the perfect romantic setting can book exclusive use of T-Rooftop 12.24, the hotel's terrace. And the service?Friendly but discreet. What type of travelers will you find here?A location near some of the city’s leading galleries makes it popular with an art-loving crowd. What about the neighborhood? Does the hotel fit in, make itself part of the scene?The Dorsoduro district is less trafficked than others, despite the fact that it’s home to a host of galleries, from the old master-packed Accademia to the Guggenheim collection and the ultra-contemporary Punta della Dogana. Ca’ Pisani is perfectly placed between them, and there’s bridge-free access from here to two vaporetto stops. Any other hotel features worth noting?The hotel is pet-friendly and family-friendly, and it has a steam room. Bottom line: Worth it? Why?This hotel is well appointed and perfectly located for serious gallery trawling." - Anne Hanley