Hotel Flora
Hotel · San Marco ·
Family-run boutique hotel with tranquil garden & antique charm
Family-run boutique hotel with tranquil garden & antique charm
"Beloved by Venice obsessives who aren’t splurging on palatial stays, this tucked‑away charmer sits off busy Calle Larga XXII Marzo yet feels serenely secluded in a leafy courtyard where only the fountain’s trickle and birdsong intrude. Rooms furnished with Venetian antiques lend a gently time‑capsule vibe; there’s no restaurant, but the bijou bar will happily shake you a bellini. The real draw is the hospitality: as a second‑generation family‑run hotel, the welcome is as warm on a first visit as on a tenth." - Liam Hess
"Run by the Romanelli family for decades, Hotel Flora is an insider pick for a peaceful yet refined stay away from the busiest tourist routes." - Jenn Rice
"The leafy courtyard garden at the charming Hotel Flora remains one of Venice’s best-kept secrets. Arriving here through a narrow alley discreetly tucked behind the buzzy Piazza San Marco, the family-run, 40-room hotel feels like a cozy sanctuary, where a friendly staff and tastefully decorated rooms with a moody, old-world feel elevate the stay. Breakfast is served in the courtyard during the warmer months, while guests can also use this space for aperitivo before heading out to dinner." - Monica Mendal
"He describes this three-bedroom private home, run by the hospitality group that owns Hotel Flora and Novecento Boutique Hotel, as “an oasis within the oasis of the Venetian lagoon." - Ashlea Halpern
"The Hotel Flora is an ivy-clad 17 th -century palazzo tucked down a narrow alleyway in San Marco. It’s hidden from the crowds, but still an easy stroll to the buzz of San Marco Palazzo and the Grand Canal. Like all grand Venetian homes, it’s had its share of interesting inhabitants over the years, including a School of Painting, a salon for well-known local artists. Continuing the artistic legacy, the Romanelli family—photographers, writers, and antique collectors among them—has owned the hotel for the last 50 years. In the classic manner of a pension, the hotel is intimate and the staff welcoming and friendly. Rooms are cozy and decorated with traditional antique furnishings, heavy drapes, and bold brocade wallpaper in some. Pop down to the Victorian-styled bar for an aperitif, or linger over an espresso with a good read in the hushed garden."
