Dorsoduro Venice, Italy
Opened
2003
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Charming HouseContemporary art guesthouse
This unmarked guesthouse trades heavy Venetian antiques for original contemporary artwork and a quiet, deeply personal stay.
“At the seriously stylish DD724, every detail combines into a cool, contemporary look. But the hotel is comfortable, too, with welcoming staff and a warm vibe.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Viabizzuno lighting and original Italian contemporary photography warm the intimate rooms.
Listed
Prosecco greets arrivals before staff arrange reservations at nearby neighbourhood osterie.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the owners and architects have created a space that is richly livable, in warm muted colors and earth tans and browns.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection sits next door, and the Gallerie dell'Accademia is a short stroll through quiet Dorsoduro.
The rooms
Each room follows an individual layout dressed in dark wood and linen, with rain showers in the bathrooms.
At the table
Continental breakfast is served in the library lounge, surrounded by art books and abstract paintings.
How it began
The name comes directly from the district address, Dorsoduro 724, which founder Chiara Bocchini opened in 2003.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.