Follow in the footsteps of 15-century Doge Francesco Molin at his former home – Palazzo Molin del Cuoridoro – in the San Marco sestiere.
An exceptional example of a Venetian Gothic palazzo complete with coat of arms, Gothic Fiorito windows and two exquisite water doors*, the palazzo is now home to two meticulously restored VOV apartments with towering ceilings, designer furnishings, touch-control technology and terrazzo floors.
Like an imperious grande dame commanding respect and adulation in the midst of all the action near La Fenice and St. Mark’s Square, this historic palazzo (listed for its importance by the Belle Arti**) provides an astonishing backdrop to:
La Corte dei Cuoridoro 2 (sleeping 5)
Situated on the 1st and 2nd floors of the palazzo reached by stairs and accessed via the palazzo’s water door or the Culti-decorated communal ‘androne’ hallway, the accommodation boasts Wi-Fi and air-conditioning*** and comprises:
2nd Floor
A visually arresting and impressively proportioned main living space, home to a sitting/dining area furnished with a vast L-shaped sofa, a Knoll Saarinen dining table with contemporary metal wire chairs for 6 and a well-equipped kitchenette
Taking centre stage in this magnificent room hangs a splendid floor-to-ceiling wall mural depicting the Campanile and Doge’s Palace lit by a Mariano Fortuny-style black tripod floor lamp… while a pair of half-glazed doors flanked by whimsical striped ‘pali da casada’ poles in miniature open onto stand-on balconies offering breathtaking views over the Rio dei Barcoroli canal below
At the entrance to the apartment there’s a small room with combined washing machine/dryer, and on the apartment’s lower level reached by stairs…
1st Floor
A spacious and elegant principal bedroom with a double bed, restored timbers overhead, a large Persian rug giving warmth underfoot, a wall-length mirror-fronted wardrobe, a pair of half-glazed doors opening onto Juliet balconies overlooking the canal to the front of the palazzo and a modern en suite bathroom with shower
The stylish 2nd double bedroom with a double bed, ample wardrobe space, a pair of half-glazed doors opening onto Juliet balconies overlooking the canal, and a doorway leading directly into a…
3rd studio/bedroom with a single fold-out bed - an exquisite little space lit from the outside by the top portion of one of Palazzo’s Cuoridoro’s pretty Gothic water doors and with its own en suite bathroom in marble with shower
And completing the apartment’s memorable accommodation – a separate luxury bathroom in marble with bathtub and a fabulous stone wall plaque depicting the Winged Lion of St. Mark!
* Perfect for stylish and convenient arrivals/departures by private water taxi
** The Heritage Authorities
PLEASE NOTE that Palazzo Molin del Cuoridoro’s communal ‘androne’ hallway and courtyard garden are only available for use by residents of the palazzo and, as such, are unavailable to guests of La Corte dei Cuoridoro 2 (also kindly note that picnics, dining and sunbathing are not permitted in these areas :)
Are you part of a larger group who’d like to stay close together but in separate apartments? We offer another apartment in this fabulous palazzo: La Corte dei Cuoridoro 1 (sleeping 4)
OUR COMMENT
A luxury palazzo apartment exuding charisma, with world-famous attractions waiting to greet you at every turn.
Moments to all the must-see sights of/near Piazza San Marco including the towering Campanile, the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower (Torre dell’ Orologio), Harry’s Bar, Caffé Florian (300 years old this year!), not forgetting the incredibly charming hidden Scala Contarini del Bovolo and the gondola station at Bacino Orseolo.
Close to some of Venice’s finest luxury boutiques, 3 well-stocked supermarkets (plus one very closeby specialising in organic foods), a local wine shop just off Campo Santo Stefano, countless bars and restaurants (including Ristorante Da Ivo – often in the press!), along with one of Venice’s most famous coffee and pastry shops – Marchini Time.
Within a short walk of 3 vaporetto (water bus) stops – Rialto, San Marco Vallaresso and Sant’Angelo for easy movement around the city - and to the traghetto gondola ferry at Sant’ Angelo/Garzoni crossing the Grand Canal to San Toma in labyrinthine district of San Polo.
An easy amble across the iconic Rialto Bridge to the Rialto Market (food shopping heaven!) Also within a short stroll of the Palazzo Grassi Museum of Modern Art and the Accademia Bridge.
***Please note that the operation of air conditioning and heating are subjected to the municipality regulation. Generally, the heating works from middle of October to middle of April, while air conditioning works between middle of Aprile to middle of October. Please contact us for further information.
For arrivals between 8.00 p.m. and midnight there is an additional cost for "late arrival" of Euro 50, to be paid in cash upon arrival. We organize arrivals between midnight and one o'clock with an additional cost of Euro 100, after this time we reserve the right to accept the customer always with a supplement to be quantified according to the time of arrival.
Beds will be arranged as either doubles or twins as shown in the photos. The possibility of turning a double bed into twins or vice versa can be found in the description and must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.
