Ivy-draped garden bolthole
A quiet courtyard fountain and ivy-cloaked brick welcome guests stepping out of the San Marco crowds.
“The Hotel Flora is an ivy-clad 17th-century palazzo tucked down a narrow alleyway in San Marco.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A seventeenth-century Venetian palazzo that once housed an artist salon and a historic school of painting.
Notable
Operated by the Romanelli family since 1965, maintaining daily courtyard breakfasts and welcoming generations of repeat guests.
Notable
Three generations of Venetian innkeeping connect guests to neighborhood artisans, local lagoon excursions, and regional wine traditions.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The leafy courtyard garden at the charming Hotel Flora remains one of Venice’s best-kept secrets.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hidden down a quiet alley off Calle Larga XXII Marzo, the palazzo is minutes from Piazza San Marco and Teatro La Fenice.
The rooms
Period antiques and Murano glass chandeliers dress every room, with select quarters framing views across the leafy courtyard.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Pastries and espresso are served in the damask-walled salon, and bartenders mix classic cocktails behind the compact timber counter.
How it began
Long before the Romanelli family opened doors in 1965, the seventeenth-century palazzo served as a Venetian school of painting.
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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.