Nolinski Venezia, Venice
Venice, Liberty Lines and La Serenissima Glamour
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A striking boutique hotel inside Venice’s former stock exchange, where Liberty architecture meets contemporary French sophistication.
● Beautifully layered interiors by Yann Le Coadic and Alessandro Scotto, blending Venetian craftsmanship, Art Deco elegance, rich textures, and exceptional Murano glass.
● An intimate luxury retreat where outstanding gastronomy, discreet service, and one of Venice’s most elegant rooftop pools create an experience that feels refreshingly original.
A New Chapter for Venetian Luxury
While many of Venice’s finest hotels occupy centuries-old palazzi, Nolinski Venezia follows a different path. Located on the elegant Calle Larga XXII Marzo, surrounded by the city’s leading fashion houses and just moments from Piazza San Marco, the hotel inhabits the former Chamber of Commerce—a distinguished early twentieth-century building whose graceful Liberty-style façade introduces a fresh architectural voice to the Venetian streetscape. Acquired by the Paris-based Evok Collection, the landmark has been transformed into the brand’s first Italian outpost, bringing together French refinement and unmistakably Venetian craftsmanship in a way that feels both sophisticated and entirely unique.
A Contemporary Interpretation of Venice
Interior designers Yann Le Coadic and Alessandro Scotto approached the project with admirable restraint. Rather than recreating historic Venetian splendour, they developed a contemporary interpretation of the city’s decorative traditions through rich materials, carefully layered textures, and beautifully balanced proportions. Mirrors amplify the ever-changing Venetian light, while velvets, polished timber, Art Deco detailing, and softly curved furnishings introduce warmth throughout the interiors. A remarkable collection of Murano glass objects appears in every corner of the hotel, celebrating one of Venice’s most celebrated artistic traditions without ever becoming ornamental excess. The result feels unmistakably Venetian, yet carries the effortless elegance that has become synonymous with the Evok Collection.
Rooms with Quiet Sophistication
Each of the hotel’s forty-three guestrooms reflects the individuality of the listed building. No two rooms are exactly alike, allowing original architectural features to shape layouts, proportions, and atmosphere naturally. Custom furnishings, luxurious textiles, marble bathrooms, and carefully selected artworks create spaces that feel calm, intimate, and exceptionally refined. Rich colours, tactile finishes, and thoughtful detailing reinforce the sense of understated luxury, while large windows fill the interiors with the soft light that has inspired Venetian artists for centuries. Every room feels more like an elegant private residence than a conventional luxury hotel.
A Library, a Courtyard, and a Rooftop Above Venice
Among the hotel’s most captivating spaces is the intimate Library Bar. Lined with thousands of carefully selected books beneath Simon Buret’s radiant ceiling artwork, it offers a wonderfully atmospheric setting for an afternoon cocktail or quiet conversation. Beyond, the hidden courtyard provides one of Venice’s most treasured luxuries: an open-air sanctuary away from the city’s bustling streets. Here, Il Caffè serves relaxed seasonal dishes beneath elegant parasols, creating an atmosphere that quickly attracts both guests and discerning Venetians alike. Above it all sits one of the city’s most memorable rooftop experiences. The golden mosaic swimming pool glitters above the rooftops of Venice, while panoramic terraces offer uninterrupted views across domes, campanili, canals, and lagoon skies—a perspective few visitors ever experience.
A Cosmopolitan Culinary Destination
Dining forms an integral part of the Nolinski experience. At the magnificent domed Palais Royal restaurant, two-Michelin-starred chef Philip Chronopoulos combines his Greek heritage with classical French technique and Italian ingredients, creating a refined menu that perfectly reflects the hotel’s international outlook. Whether enjoying an elegant dinner beneath soaring gold-trimmed arches or a relaxed lunch in the courtyard, the culinary experience maintains the same balance of creativity, craftsmanship, and understated elegance found throughout the hotel.
Why It Works
Nolinski Venezia succeeds because it refuses to imitate Venice’s grand historic hotels. Instead, it offers a fresh interpretation of Venetian luxury, combining Liberty architecture, exceptional contemporary design, remarkable craftsmanship, and refined hospitality into something entirely its own. Elegant without formality, fashionable without excess, and unmistakably original, it captures a sophisticated new side of La Serenissima that feels perfectly at home in the twenty-first century.
