Orient Express Venezia
Italy
Orient Express Venezia
Strada Nova 2292 30121 Venice
www.orient-express.com/hotels/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Orient Express
Shareholders
Arsenale Group
Date of Creation
2025
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury
Development Strategy
N/A
Orient Express Venezia
History & Story
Located just ten minutes from Venice’s Santa Lucia train station, in the Cannaregio “sestiere”, and rooted in the origins of the City of the Doges, Orient Express Venezia is a treasured palace built in 1400 by architect Filippo Calendario, known for Venice’s famed Doge’s Palace and former home of the Duke of Urbino. An ode to the heritage of Venice, Orient Express Venezia features 47 rooms and suites, all overlooking the canals of Venice or the hotel’s private garden. Located on the ground floor, a world-class restaurant introduces guests to the flavours of local gastronomy. The impressive piano nobile hosts an elegant ballroom with historical frescos where savoring an unforgettable breakfast and organizing memorable events.
Date Renewal
Renovation in progress by Aline Asmar d’Amman and her studio Culture in Architecture.
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Converted for the first time into a luxury hotel
Located in the heart of Cannaregio surrounded by lavish gardens
Interior design by the illustrious architect Aline Asmar d’Amman
Historical Palazzo built in 1400 and designed by Filippo Calendario (Doge’s Palace) with original frescos and paintings
Location
The Cannaregio sestiere is the largest and most populous district of Venice. It is crossed by the Cannaregio Canal, the only one in the historic center that, along with the Grand Canal, is navigated by vaporettos. A few steps away from Venice Santa Lucia railway station, Cannaregio hosts a lively shopping district, rooted in the origins of the City of the Doges.
Key sites/activities in the area
The neighbourhood of Cannaregio hides a great variety of gems, from artistic points of interest like the Ponte delle Guglie, one of Venices’ most famous bridges and the historic Chiesa dei Gesuiti built in XII century, to the Venetian “Bacari” typical all-day dining where to enjoy traditional “Cicchettos”.
Fun Facts
The painting “La Tempesta” by Giorgione, now showcased at Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice, was originally placed in the Palazzo, which was also the set of the movie “The wings of the dove” by Henry James with Helena Bonham Carter, released in 1997.
Cannaregio has been chosen by several artists and illustrious people such as Tiziano, Tintoretto and Marco Polo as their residency.
Children’s Corner
0-3 years are considered infants, 4-12 years of age are considered children
based on the hotel’s policy regarding children, supplements will be applied and will be included in the total amount of the reservation. children under 18 years old may stay at the hotel only if accompanied by an adult and only with id. if the room companion is not one of the child’s parents, the companion must have a declaration of consent issued by the parents.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 17, including 6 junior suites and 2 apartments
• Number of Luxury rooms: 30
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 47
Restaurants & Bars
• All-day dining restaurant with private garden
• Gourmet restaurant
• Lounge Bar
Wellness
• Spa facilities (130 Sqm)
• Gym with Canal View (30 Sqm)
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Ballroom
• Outdoor Event Space (120 Sqm)
Extra Notable Features
N/A
Hotel and restaurant Awards
n/a (preopening hotel)
Number of employees
About 140