Oltre il Giardino Reviews
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| This peaceful haven, home in the 1920s of Alma Mahler, the composer’s widow, stands in one of the city’s hidden gardens. Its four rooms and two suites are beautifully decorated and coloured, one turquoise, another soft green, another dove grey, with gorgeous bathrooms. You’ll find LCD TVs, adjustable air-con/heating and a mix of antique and contemporary furniture in the airy rooms. Breakfast in the garden in summer. |
Key Attractions:
Character, city, stylish, traditional
Price Bracket: Mid Price
In a Nutshell: Tranquil garden and stylish rooms
Location: San Polo, close to the Frari church
Address:
Oltre il Giardino, Casa Frari, Fondamenta Contarini, San Polo 2542, Venice,
Italy, 30125
THEY SAY: The house, which once belonged to Alma Mahler, the composer's widow who lived there in the 1920s, lies next to a small canal just a stone's throw from the the church of the Frari, has now been turned into an exclusive but homely retreat. This enchanting place in the heart of Venice offers something unique to those visiting the city. Our guests will feel that they have really found a home away from home. The six rooms in this charming hotel all look out over green plants and trees. All are tastefully and individually furnished, with paintings and portraits from the family's personal collection and an eclectic mix of restored furniture and brightly coloured bedspreads. Each room has its own personality and atmosphere, as the colours used range from vibrant turquoise to dark chocolate, from dove grey to palest ivory. Our guests will find warmth, simplicity, good taste and attention to detail. Oltre il giardino is a unique country-house in the centre of Venice, overlooking its delightful garden.The garden, with its olive trees, magnolia and pomegranade, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity and offers the possibility of have relaxing.Breakfast during the summer months is served in the garden.
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