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Il Palazzo Experimental

Venice, Italy • Dorsoduro • OPTIMIZE

avg. $258 / night

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Two Gothic-revival palazzi facing the Zattere waterfront in Dorsoduro — the former headquarters of the Adriatica di Navigazione shipping company, their pointed Venetian arches and terracotta brick facades still carrying the company's gilded signage — were converted in 2019 into Il Palazzo Experimental, the Parisian hospitality group's first Italian venture. The interior transformation was handed to Dorothée Meilichzon, Experimental Group's in-house creative director, whose approach here is more confident and more architecturally conversational than almost anything she had produced previously. The Gothic window tracery becomes a recurring compositional motif inside: Meilichzon echoes the building's ogee arches in custom headboards upholstered in navy velvet and pale grey ribbed fabric, in arched mirror frames outlined in aubergine-lacquered steel in the bar, and in the tall plaster surrounds of the restaurant's full-height windows. That dining room, with its Calacatta marble pedestal tables, dark walnut banquette dividers, forest-green half-wall panelling, and Venetian terrazzo floor, draws the Adriatic light inward without competing with the canal views directly beyond. Bedrooms alternate between terracotta-pink Venetian plaster with burnt-sienna wainscoting and cooler mineral grey, each furnished with a low rounded armchair in salmon velvet that carries a faint echo of Carlo Mollino. The cocktail bar compresses everything into a single jewellery-box room: plum walls, brass pendant rings, a curved black granite counter, and Murano-glass mirror detailing that acknowledges exactly where you are without resorting to pastiche.

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Nestled in the heart of Venice's Dorsoduro district, Il Palazzo Experimental has been designed by Dorothee Meilichzon who has transformed a jewel box renaissance palace into a stylish boutique hotel. Ideally located in Dorsoduro district, 32 rooms and suites. Canal and garden views, restaurant, private, garden, Cocktail Club.

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Free Wifi

Non-smoking rooms

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Flatscreen TV

Il Palazzo Experimental Reviews

127 reviews

"Beautiful hotel in Venice. Away from the crowds however a 15 min walk away from most attractions. We chose a room with the view of the canal. It’s so worth it. Rooms are spacious and has all the amenities one needs. Shower is in the tub. Views are incredible. Bed is comfortable. Bedding are towels are luxurious quality. Highly recommend if within your budget."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 11, 2026

"I am writing this with deep disappointment. My booking.com account was hacked and this hacker made a reservation to this hotel. Apparently I didnt know about this. The hotel contacts me for no -show, and I explained to them that the booking was not made by me. They apologised for the inconvenience, making me think that this is resolved. However the next day, they charge me for 1000€. When asked for a refund for the charge they made, they ask me to contact booking.com. I am very disappointed."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 21, 2026

"My partner and I had a brilliant stay at Palazzo Experimental! Highlights include: - VIEW - we booked a room with a canal view, and this was ABSOLUTELY worth it - totally magical and romantic, and with sunrise and sunset every morning and evening in the winter. - Room - large, comfortable, clean and stylish. - Bar - very nice and cool cocktail bar, opening out onto the Zattere. Delicious cocktails and great service by knowledgable staff. - Location - really near main attractions (super walkable), but out of the main tourist bustle. - General style - the aesthetic of the hotel is cool and stylish - feels a bit different to other places, with a strong Venetian feel and identity. Upmarket feel. - Good value prices!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 07, 2026

"Very nice hotel in a convenient location out of the more central area, yet within walkable distance from both Rialto and St. Marks. Academia bridge and the best museums, as well as many small galleries are a short walk away. Good spot to see the venetians in their daily lives. Public boats are also widely available in Zattere, to get you everywhere. The atmosphere is young and relaxed. Rooms are beautifull, with many details, both modern and respectfull of venitian history. Mine overlooked the water, with 3 big windows, and was well stocked and immaculately clean. The restaurant was nice and delivered a satisfactory breakfast. Pancakes are great. Service was youthfull and careless. If you address the staff, they will reply warm and casually - if you don’t, they’ll probably don’t even know you’re there. Don’t expect to be pampered. The details of architecture and decor are truly worthy of notice. Value is great."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Dec 15, 2025

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