Behind an unmarked brick facade on Calle degli Avvocati, number 3836, a fifteenth-century Venetian palazzo has been converted into Corte di Gabriela with an approach that refuses to choose between the building's history and a contemporary sensibility. The entrance — a stone-framed doorway barely wider than a single person, opening onto a corridor that leads into a sequence of progressively grander rooms — sets up a spatial drama that the palazzo's original builders understood instinctively. What the images reveal is a property that lets its structural inheritance do the heavy lifting. The lobby and bar area preserve original terrazzo floors inlaid with compass-point medallions, coffered timber ceilings painted in deep lacquer, and pairs of veined marble columns that no contemporary budget could convincingly replicate. Against this, the furnishings introduce mid-century Italian references — a grand piano, olive-green velvet armchairs on splayed legs, a Murano glass disc sculpture — without staging a period-room pastiche. Guest rooms shift register depending on their position within the building: upper-floor suites expose rough brick walls backlit behind the headboard and retain exposed timber beams above terrazzo floors, while standard rooms layer aubergine wall paint and taupe curtaining over parquet in a palette closer to contemporary Milan than historic Venice. The whole property runs to around ten rooms, which keeps the scale intimate enough that the building's character remains legible rather than diluted.

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See why so many travelers make Corte Di Gabriela their hotel of choice when visiting Venice. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Corte Di Gabriela features a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour check-in, and a concierge, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a lounge. If you are driving to Corte Di Gabriela, there is paid private parking available nearby. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Scala Contarini del Bovolo (0.1 mi) and Peggy Guggenheim Collection (0.3 mi), guests of Corte Di Gabriela can easily experience some of Venice's most well known attractions. If you like Italian restaurants, Corte Di Gabriela is conveniently located near Ristorante Tintoretto, Trattoria Al Gazzettino, and Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta to Go. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Doge's Palace (0.4 mi), Basilica di San Marco (0.4 mi), and Campanile di San Marco (0.4 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Corte Di Gabriela as you experience all of the things Venice has to offer.