Hotel Flora, Venice

Hotel Flora - A 17th-century palazzo with a secret garden, near St. Mark's Square and major Venetian landmarks

Hotel Flora, a 3-star hotel with a 9.4/10 Booking.com rating, occupies a 17th-century palazzo in San Marco, featuring a hidden lush garden in its internal courtyard. The hotel offers 40 rooms with period furniture, damask tapestries, and Murano glass chandeliers, including Superior rooms with garden or courtyard views and Family rooms with Simmons beds and luxury linens by Rivolta Carmignani. A continental breakfast is served in the garden or courtyard, featuring regional products and homemade pastries, while the bar, run by barman Kelum, offers Venetian wines, whiskeys, and cocktails. Guests at Hotel Flora can reach St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, Teatro la Fenice, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection within minutes on foot.

Pros

The secret garden provides a quiet retreat in the city center.

Family-friendly amenities include baby cots, highchairs, and pre-bookable babysitting.

Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available in all rooms.

The bar serves regional wines and cocktails in a retro-style setting.

Cons

No on-site parking; guests must use nearby garages.

Some rooms are smaller and cannot accommodate extra beds.