In the epicentre of Venice, the city that has held the title as Europe’s most mysterious and exhilarating for over half a millennium, Palazzina Grassi gracefully sits on the edge of the Grand Canal. Its classical 16th century frame, sometime home of generations of nobility and haute-bourgeois families, is at the site of what was, several centuries earlier, a Roman bath. Venice, a city throbbing with the echoes of passionately melancholy grandeur, calls for new structures to pay apt homage to its historical aesthetic roots but implores designers and architects to breathe into it new life. This impressive specimen, the first hotel in Italy designed by multifarious originator Philippe Starck, performs exactly these tasks, and does so to perfection.
The commitment to maintaining the classical skeleton extends to a restored central colonnade and modernized columns throughout the building, which is otherwise taken to extremes in abstraction and geometry, contrasting rigid contemporary standards with those similarly rigid classical elements. Its 26 rooms including 5 suite/apartments boast canal views and “tailor made” luxury – most elements in the hotel are made to measure by the French designer extraordinaire. Each guest is invited to experience his or her ideal of luxury with 24hour service aimed to fulfil desires and bring the fantasy of Venetian life to fruition. The decorative elements and materials generally used around the Palazzina Grassi, made from the most exquisite of Venetian traditions of craftsmanship such as deep mahogany, rich bricks and “terrazzo”, melt into the elegance and fluidity of the contemporary design into which they are entrenched and smoothly integrated.
Palazzina Grassi, a luxury boutique hotel in Venice, Italy, was developed by Aman Resorts. Aman Resorts is a renowned international luxury hotel and resort chain known for its exquisite properties around the world. Located near the Grand Canal and overlooking the Gritti Palace, Palazzina Grassi offers a unique fusion of modern elegance and Venetian charm. The hotel is housed in a historic 16th-century palazzo, which has been beautifully restored and transformed into a luxurious retreat. With its opulent interiors and contemporary design, Palazzina Grassi offers a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere for guests. The hotel features curated artwork, stylish furnishings, and luxurious amenities, providing a truly indulgent experience in the heart of Venice.
Philippe Starck
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