Hotel Violino D'Oro

If owning a palazzo near San Marco isn’t on the cards, this might just be the next best thing. Set across three restored 17th-century buildings, this family-run boutique hotel is filled with Rubelli fabrics, Murano chandeliers, and custom-made Florentine furniture. Rooms come with contemporary art, cloud-soft pillows, and proper Italian tea. Some have terraces, all have charm. Downstairs, Il Piccolo serves homemade Venetian dishes with a light, local touch — the sort of place you’ll want to linger.