Il Palazzo Experimental

Design and Decor: The hotel features a modern and unique design with beautiful interiors and stylish decor, which includes a playful touch. Guests appreciated the art deco modern design and the visually stunning communal areas.(based on 1 review)

Just spent four nights at this beautiful hotel in mid-November. We absolutely loved our stay at Il Palazzo Experimental. I think every part of our experience met or exceeded our expectations. The staff was welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. We booked through Mr. and Mrs. Smith and were welcomed with a free cocktail in their amazing Experimental Cocktail Club (even if you're not staying in the hotel, you should come here for a drink, more on this later). The hotel is in an excellent location. Right on a larger canal, with lots of restaurants and bars along the water. This area felt a bit touristy (but not in a bad way). But if you head into the city you find yourself in a quiet but active neighborhood with great restaurants, bars, shops, etc. We really enjoyed walking around the neighborhood near the hotel, as it was much less hectic than the center area around San Marco's. But you're still a close walk to the center and all the main tourist attractions. We booked a canal view room and it was 100% worth it. We loved looking out at the water in the mornings and evenings. The room itself was very spacious, with a nice couch and a comfortable king sized bed. If I had one (tiny) complaint it was that the pillows were extremely firm - to the point of being hard. The room had a beautiful bathroom with a large tub and shower. Separate sinks are a luxury you don't always see in small European hotels, so that was a nice touch as well. We did have a light breakfast in the hotel two mornings. Everything was delicious - fantastic coffee and wonderful pastries. While there are some excellent places nearby to get a breakfast on the go, it was nice to have a slow morning in the hotel restaurant, which has a very fun and funky vibe while still being very classy. The Experimental Cocktail Club was without a doubt a highlight of our stay. Had drinks there 3 of the 4 nights we spent. They make some of the most innovative cocktails I've seen anywhere in the world, and it's worth stepping out of your comfort zone a bit and trusting their genius. And I have to shout out the menu, which is an incredible work of art in and of itself. The staff here in the bar were among the best I experienced anywhere in Venice - they truly take pride in what they do and I would strongly encourage you to come enjoy an evening here (even if you're not staying in the hotel). And don't skip the food menu - the small bites were stellar! All in all, we loved our stay at Il Palazzo Experimental and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a place that's close to highlights of Venice, while being just far enough removed to be an oasis away from the chaos.