Picolo recommends · Hotel in Venice, Italy
Ca' Maria Adele
From a small terrace you see the marble flank of the Salute church up close, while the Grand Canal opens into the lagoon just beyond.
Step onto the terrace and the white marble of Santa Maria della Salute fills one side of the view. This is the far end of Dorsoduro, the point where the Grand Canal meets the open lagoon, and very few visitors walk this far.
The hotel has only a handful of rooms, each dressed differently in deep damask, Murano glass and soft lamplight. To reach St Mark's, take the traghetto, a gondola ferry that crosses the canal in a couple of minutes.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Ca' Maria Adele
This is our choice for a romantic trip. It is small, it is intimate, and it stays quiet even when the rest of Venice is full, which is rare this close to the big sights.
There is no restaurant or bar to linger in, and the dark, theatrical rooms are not to everyone's taste. Families and anyone who likes the facilities of a larger hotel should look elsewhere.
What you get
- Terrace facing the Salute
- Individually decorated rooms
- Salute waterbus stop next door
- Traghetto across to San Marco
- Breakfast in an intimate setting
A day at Ca' Maria Adele
- Morning
- A quiet walk to the tip of the Punta della Dogana.
- Midday
- The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a few minutes along the canal.
- Afternoon
- A glass on the terrace with the Salute in view.
- Evening
- The traghetto to San Marco for dinner, then back to the quiet side.
Location
Dorsoduro, Venice, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Ca' Maria Adele
Is Ca' Maria Adele a good choice for couples?
Yes. It is small, quiet and decorated for romance, which makes it one of the best options in Venice for couples.
Does Ca' Maria Adele have a restaurant?
No, there is no restaurant or bar in the hotel. Dorsoduro and San Marco have plenty of places to eat within a short walk or traghetto ride.
How do I get from Ca' Maria Adele to St Mark's Square?
Take the traghetto across the Grand Canal, a crossing of a couple of minutes, or the waterbus from the Salute stop next to the hotel.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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