Locanda la Corte

A delightfully intimate family-run establishment that offers charm, character and personal service, and makes a good choice for an authentic Venetian experience off the beaten track.

Its quiet location maybe slightly farther from the main tourist area than many, but is worth the longer walk. The tranquil courtyard is a bonus in summer for al fresco breakfasts.

Exterior

An off-white 3-storey 16th-century former palace, with dark green shutters and exposed brickwork on the canal side ground floor. It also has an additional waterside entrance.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: None

Storeys: 3

Built Year: 1500s

Interior

The welcoming lobby lounge has an original 16th-century stone floor, a high wood-beamed ceiling and a comfortable sitting area with red brocade chairs and a small bar; the many cartoons, posters and paintings on the walls help create a genial atmosphere. A simple white-walled, wood-beamed breakfast room lies across the courtyard.

Rooms: 15

Grounds

An tranquil stone-paved inner courtyard is enclosed by ancient brick walls and boasts an old stone well, wrought-iron furniture and leafy potted plants.

Location

Area Type: In a quiet and atmospheric canal-side location alongside a bridge at the end of a narrow alley that leads off the impressive Campo San Giovanni e Paulo 100 yds away, 170 yds N of Campo Santa Maria Formosa and 500 yds NW of St. Mark's Square. A small restaurant is next door, with several more options 100 yds away.

Facilities