Saturnia & International
San Marco 2398, Via XXII Marzo, Venice, Italy, 30124
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Expert review of Saturnia & International
Old-fashioned charm and professional service in a central Venice 14th-century palazzo.
The Saturnia & International celebrated its 100th birthday in 2008, and it’s every inch the classic Venetian hotel. Owned by the Serandrei family – the fourth generation of which shook up the dozy local hotel scene in 2000 with their Ca' Pisani Art-Deco boutique – the Saturnia combines traditional Venetian décor, a location in the very heart of the city and an old-fashioned welcome from very professional hotel hosts.
Location:
Step out the front door on to Via XXII Marzo and you know you’re in the thick of things. Turn left, and it’s a five-minute saunter (if you can get past Ferragamo, Gucci and Prada) to St Mark’s square; turn right, and in ten minutes you’re at the Accademia gallery. The La Fenice opera house is just around the corner.
Bedrooms:
The whole hotel is a rather endearing mishmash of original features of the 14th-century palace, classic Venetian plush, beautiful Art Deco pieces, Arts & Crafts-style faux-Renaissance details and surprising contemporary touches. This also applies to the 89 rooms and suites, which overlook either the Via XXII Marzo or a little canal where light sleepers may find the antics of passing gondoliers tiresome. If you have a style preference, I strongly recommend contacting the hotel directly before arrival to explain the kind of ambience you’d like: you’ll find them unfailingly accommodating.
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Public areas:
The eclectic lobby, with its carved marble panels and dark wood staircase, is charming. There’s a pretty flower-filled courtyard where meals are served. The top floor sundeck, with its view over Venetian roofs to Santa Maria della Salute church, is a stunning place to recover from a day’s sightseeing with a glass of prosecco. As Italian health and safety regulations forbid irons in hotel rooms, the Saturnia has provided a special ironing room for guests who wish to remove their own creases.
Eating and drinking:
The hotel's La Caravella restaurant oozes the same old-world poise and charm as the rest of the hotel. Ingredients in the fairly traditional, heavily seafood-slanted dishes are certainly very fresh but the standard is more competent than excellent and I find the price tag is rather high.
Leisure facilities:
Saturnia guests have access to a gym a short walk from the hotel.
Service:
Old-world charm and plenty of helpful advice.
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Who stays there:
The hotel is popular with older travellers who appreciate the excellent service, and being so close to the major sights. But families are also happily catered for: some junior suites have loft spaces where single beds can be added.
Pros:
Offers the kind of reassuring service and facilities that many slicker operations don’t
Very central
Cons:
Old-fashioned rather than cutting edge
More information on Saturnia & International:
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- Type:
- Hotel
- Address:
- San Marco 2398, Via XXII Marzo, Venice, Italy, 30124
- Amenities:
- Business Centre, Fitness Centre, High-Speed Internet, Restaurant, Room Service
- Neighbourhood:
- San Marco
