Kette

Address:
Kette
San Marco 2053

Venice
30124

Hotel Location: center

This 16th century building transformed at the beginning of the 1900's into a hotel, has again been recently renovated considering the actual needs of today's modern traveler while taking care to maintain its Venetian charm. The main entrance is located beside a typical Venetian canal which allows for pleasurable and convenient arrival by water taxi or traditional gondola. On entering the hotel guests are welcomed by polychromatic marble floors arranged in elegant geometric forms, wood counters and banisters are styled in old world tradition and authentic Murano glass. The intimate salons are enriched by the presence of prestigious paintings of the 15-17th century, panoramics to be appreciated during quiet moments of reading and relax. In the breakfast room, woodwalls are reflected in the yellow slow of authentic marble floors. The elaborate buffet offers a rich assortment of meats and cheeses and Venetian pastries baked in authentic centuries old tradition. The newly renovated corner bar is a perfect place for a traditional cappuccino or evening cocktail. Located next to the bar are two conveniently placed elevators and a fully lit staircase in marble to guide guests to the upper floors. The rooms are a blend of elegance and comfort that is mirrored in the marble baths, the clarity of Murano lamps and in the interlacing of rich upholsteries and wall coverings. Sound proofing and air-conditioning render the rooms peaceful and relaxing. All rooms are equipped with satellite television, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, safe and minibar. Room service is available and delivered with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. The hotel located in an enclave of tranquility, only two minutes walking distance from Piazza San Marco, pass by en route the elegant and refined Via XXII Marzo visiting the better shops that Venice offers and arriving finally to the "Napoleonica delle Procuratie": one of the most picturesque entrances to San Marco. Here, you are unexpectedly thrown into one of the worlds most beautiful scenes dominated by the extreme height of the San Marco bell tower the notable elegance of the dome of the Basilica and the precious mosaics of Palazzo Ducale, a master piece of gothic architecture. Closely located to the hotel is the 17th century grand theatre " La Fenice ", which being the most important and impressive public theatre receives its name. Inaugurated at the end of 1700 it is destroyed by fire 1834. Restored to its original splendor, during the 19th century it is again host to opera debuts such as Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi (1851 ). In 1996 it is again reduced to ashes by fire. The reconstruction of this jewel in the city built on water continues today.