Venice, ItalySanta Croce
Hotel Ca Zusto Venice
Vivid patrician palazzo
Santa Croce Venice, Italy
Opened
2007
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Uvet HotelsVivid patrician palazzo
This fourteenth-century palace reflects Venice's seafaring history, drawing on bold Ottoman and Byzantine influences rather than quiet tradition.
What it’s good at
Notable
A fourteenth-century patrician palace in Campo Rielo, once home to the Zusto family.
Listed
Saturated color palettes and rooms named individually after historic Turkish princesses.
Listed
Twenty-two rooms drawing decorative inspiration from Venice's historic maritime links to the East.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The fourteenth-century building has seen some renovation, but nothing you’d call a profound stylistic alteration.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Campo Rielo is a quiet square in Santa Croce, a short walk from Santa Lucia railway station.
The rooms
Rooms come in saturated tones rather than faded pastels, and each takes its name from a Turkish princess.
At the table
A morning buffet sits among jewel-toned velvet armchairs, and the lounge bar pours espresso and evening aperitifs.
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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.