Aman Canal Grande, Venice, Italy
Jun 16, 2013, 1:35 am
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We are planning our own Venice trip and I was thinking Aman, but
now I prefer to go back to that E&R terrace suite...
I have some pics on my drive, not on my website, so I need to find them.
The suite is not large, but very "historic". You can actually see it
in the movie quite well. Except they moved the sofa to the bedroom...
E&R might have been a miss for some, but we really liked it.
Service was very good, everyone was super nice. Great breakfast.
We also stayed in the roof terrace suite there and it's quite something
if you like panoramic views
Mr. Ripley suite is "better", but you might want to try both....
Jun 16, 2013, 2:26 am
#32
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Haha, my bad, the E&R website says daily rates from EUR 955 for deluxe terrace suite, though when I did a detailed search, nothing less than EUR 4000 came up!
The view from terrace is certainly gorgeous and picture-perfect! If service is good, it is definitely on my list
The view from terrace is certainly gorgeous and picture-perfect! If service is good, it is definitely on my list
Jun 16, 2013, 2:29 am
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Haha, my bad, the E&R website says daily rates from EUR 955 for deluxe terrace suite, though when I did a detailed search, nothing less than EUR 4000 came up!
The view from terrace is certainly gorgeous and picture-perfect! If service is good, it is definitely on my list
The view from terrace is certainly gorgeous and picture-perfect! If service is good, it is definitely on my list
Jun 16, 2013, 3:02 am
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"Very expensive yes, terrible picture quality this is untrue. B&O design is very unique, you can like it or hate it, but the quality is exceptional."
If you want nice designed remote control made of quality materials i agree, but if we speak about picture quality...
If you want nice designed remote control made of quality materials i agree, but if we speak about picture quality...
Jun 16, 2013, 4:06 am
#35
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I went to Venice once only. We stayed at Bauer Il Palazzo on the last floor with a view over the Campanile. It was great and much less than 1,000 Eur per night.
Jun 16, 2013, 6:46 am
#36
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Do you mind sharing how to get it for 1000E? I can only see 4000E...
We are planning our own Venice trip and I was thinking Aman, but
now I prefer to go back to that E&R terrace suite...
I have some pics on my drive, not on my website, so I need to find them.
The suite is not large, but very "historic". You can actually see it
in the movie quite well. Except they moved the sofa to the bedroom...
E&R might have been a miss for some, but we really liked it.
Service was very good, everyone was super nice. Great breakfast.
We also stayed in the roof terrace suite there and it's quite something
if you like panoramic views Mr. Ripley suite is "better",
but you might want to try img]
We are planning our own Venice trip and I was thinking Aman, but
now I prefer to go back to that E&R terrace suite...
I have some pics on my drive, not on my website, so I need to find them.
The suite is not large, but very "historic". You can actually see it
in the movie quite well. Except they moved the sofa to the bedroom...
E&R might have been a miss for some, but we really liked it.
Service was very good, everyone was super nice. Great breakfast.
We also stayed in the roof terrace suite there and it's quite something
if you like panoramic views
Mr. Ripley suite is "better", but you might want to try img]
While yes those suites have nice terraces, the interiors are dowdy and cheap. The food service is typical four star cuisine. It's great if you want a bargain and a view not necessarily a top shelf experience.
I like the Bauer... Is it an Aman? No, but a great experience.
Trickster, I have never had any complaints with those TVs.
Jun 16, 2013, 6:52 am
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rates >
i looked at hotel reservations for peak months when i posted that
i didnt find anything, quoted other posters >
1.5 acres? im assuming that includes gardens. which seems a little odd.
IF aman rooms start at 50m2 thats largest base room in venice, right? (by far?)
indeed - on the giudecca, cipriani (again same price) is half that, as are all bauer which are 25-30m2
IF true shows how discreet aman is not advertising this kind of thing "biggest [base] rooms in venice now open!"
owner, who inherited palazzo, is first one interviewed
any other screen captures i should post?
owner >
as can be seen here >
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=palazz...to,+Italy&z=20
i didnt find anything, quoted other posters >
24 suites (each ranging from 50 to 150 square metres
6 thousand square metres of common areas
11-metre taxi created specifically for the Aman, available 24 hours a day
6 thousand square metres of common areas
11-metre taxi created specifically for the Aman, available 24 hours a day
indeed - on the giudecca, cipriani (again same price) is half that, as are all bauer which are 25-30m2
IF true shows how discreet aman is not advertising this kind of thing "biggest [base] rooms in venice now open!"
Here is the working link
http://dnevnik.hr/showbuzz/inmagazin...-290748.html#0
http://dnevnik.hr/showbuzz/inmagazin...-290748.html#0
any other screen captures i should post?
owner >
particularly of this palazzo i guess compared to the others is that you have light in every you know part of the palazzo which in venice normally you have the front windows are amazing on the grand canal but behind the rooms is nothing and here you see everything
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=palazz...to,+Italy&z=20
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 16, 2013 at 8:22 am
Jun 16, 2013, 7:28 am
#38
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Sorry if I dragged the discussion off tangent...
got a bit carried away by the "talented Mr. Ripley" suite (big fan of the film)!
Dear Mod, please remove my posts you deem off topic
totally agree westin is on a completely different level of service compared to an Aman.
got a bit carried away by the "talented Mr. Ripley" suite (big fan of the film)!
Dear Mod, please remove my posts you deem off topic
totally agree westin is on a completely different level of service compared to an Aman.
Jun 17, 2013, 3:03 pm
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https://twitter.com/Gallivanters/sta...13864336592896
Crack of dawn tomorrow we're off to #Venice and to the new #Aman Canal Grande. Watch out for my tweets on this and other high-end hostelries
6:02 AM - 17 Jun 13
6:02 AM - 17 Jun 13
Jun 18, 2013, 6:18 am
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Jun 18, 2013, 8:19 am
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aman venice pics >
http://instagram.com/p/aG7CjdNiPk/ great pic ! jun 3 then jun 4 >
https://twitter.com/barbaravalma/sta...313984/photo/1
https://twitter.com/chrissbrenner late may >
http://instagram.com/p/Z5mpUzNhes/
http://instagram.com/p/Z5obk7NhRA/
http://instagram.com/p/Z5mw5Gthe1/
http://instagram.com/p/Z507jRthRf/
http://instagram.com/p/Z51PMNNhR0/
(hes photographer traveling with tara subkoff and milla jovovich for their Biennale performance >)
(http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/art...ce-biennale/#1)
http://instagram.com/p/Z5neMcRFAU/ aman pic from subkoff
https://twitter.com/ArtProductionNY/...69604481560579 aman pic from one group behind their performance
they were at aman on may 29
https://twitter.com/NomadMediaInd/st...499264/photo/1
https://twitter.com/NomadMediaInd/st...383617/photo/1
http://laverzura.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/31-may-2013/ may have pic of garden on opposite side from canal
http://instagram.com/p/aG7CjdNiPk/ great pic ! jun 3 then jun 4 >
https://twitter.com/barbaravalma/sta...313984/photo/1
https://twitter.com/chrissbrenner late may >
http://instagram.com/p/Z5mpUzNhes/
http://instagram.com/p/Z5obk7NhRA/
http://instagram.com/p/Z5mw5Gthe1/
http://instagram.com/p/Z507jRthRf/
http://instagram.com/p/Z51PMNNhR0/
(hes photographer traveling with tara subkoff and milla jovovich for their Biennale performance >)
(http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/art...ce-biennale/#1)
http://instagram.com/p/Z5neMcRFAU/ aman pic from subkoff
https://twitter.com/ArtProductionNY/...69604481560579 aman pic from one group behind their performance
they were at aman on may 29
https://twitter.com/NomadMediaInd/st...499264/photo/1
https://twitter.com/NomadMediaInd/st...383617/photo/1
http://laverzura.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/31-may-2013/ may have pic of garden on opposite side from canal
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Jun 18, 2013, 9:09 am
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Gallivanter's has the best taste of anyone in the travel industry.
It's a stunning property and there is nothing in Florence or Venice or Rome that can easily compare.. except for the FS which is one of my favorite hotels in Italy..
It's a stunning property and there is nothing in Florence or Venice or Rome that can easily compare.. except for the FS which is one of my favorite hotels in Italy..
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Jun 18, 2013, 9:11 am
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Hot, heady Venice in June; home of Illy Coffee and the Biennale, but mostly home to the new Aman Canal Grande, which is where I am.
The Tiepolo Suite, reached via a fast and furious water taxi riding the wash, then a swift cut through to the Grand Canal, and there she is
I have, of course, seen photos and even videos, but rather like the Taj Mahal, nothing can prepare you for Aman Canal Grande, #Venice
The Tiepolo Suite, reached via a fast and furious water taxi riding the wash, then a swift cut through to the Grand Canal, and there she is
I have, of course, seen photos and even videos, but rather like the Taj Mahal, nothing can prepare you for Aman Canal Grande, #Venice
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Jun 18, 2013, 9:25 am
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Have you been? If so, I think everyone here would love it if you could write up a trip report (even a little one would be greatly appreciated).
Jun 18, 2013, 10:05 am
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"unique" because aman managed historical private residence with renovation
i feel like i remember someone saying umaid or bagnols under aman was best service theyd experienced
(i remember the grays ran mahakua, and they are certainly very well regarded here)
aman venice location etc >
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2...e-with-a-view/
"advertising" but could still be valid
re the private residence factor >
in rome there is residenza napoleone in (the residence) Palazzo Ruspoli
which is kind of like when Palazzo Papadopoli rented out apartment(s)
reports incl princess ruspoli 'hosting' guests, not sure re when Papadopoli had apt(s)
Papadopoli = aman venice
(i remember the grays ran mahakua, and they are certainly very well regarded here)
aman venice location etc >
First, two gardens - one on the water and the other (very private and surrounded by old brick walls) on the back - is a feature which is exceptionally rare, even unique for this (fantastic) stretch of the Grand Canal.
Note that other resort-like properties in Venice are located on other islands in the lagoon (e.g. Cipriani or the San Clemente (the latter now closed)) nice views but not in the middle of the action and connected via boats.
So the Aman will be basically in an "urban" setting which, in my opinion is great because it is at a walking distance from many many attractions in Venice.
It is true that it is not far from the touristy Rialto Bridge, but in Venice if you skip the itinerary marked by the yellow signed (packed with hordes of tourists, souvenir shops and horrific restaurants with plastic menues) there are hundreds of peaceful and magical calli and campi (streets and squares). Campo san Polo is the closest square which is usually busy with locals.
In short, the property is amazing (grandioso!!) and so it is its location, very quiet on the back and with a jaw dropping view on the Grand Canal on the front (Rialto on the left, gorgeous Palazzo Grimani in the front and the Ca Foscari bow of the canal on the right).
Note that other resort-like properties in Venice are located on other islands in the lagoon (e.g. Cipriani or the San Clemente (the latter now closed)) nice views but not in the middle of the action and connected via boats.
So the Aman will be basically in an "urban" setting which, in my opinion is great because it is at a walking distance from many many attractions in Venice.
It is true that it is not far from the touristy Rialto Bridge, but in Venice if you skip the itinerary marked by the yellow signed (packed with hordes of tourists, souvenir shops and horrific restaurants with plastic menues) there are hundreds of peaceful and magical calli and campi (streets and squares). Campo san Polo is the closest square which is usually busy with locals.
In short, the property is amazing (grandioso!!) and so it is its location, very quiet on the back and with a jaw dropping view on the Grand Canal on the front (Rialto on the left, gorgeous Palazzo Grimani in the front and the Ca Foscari bow of the canal on the right).
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The San Polo/Santa Croce neighborhood is, indeed, a quiet respite from the bustle and noise that can pollute even glorious Piazza San Marco, especially in the spring and summer. This area is where my wife Judith Goodman and I lived during the six years we worked on our book 'Serenissima: Venice in Winter" www.veniceinwinter.com ...location was wonderful. We were only a short walk from the San Stae vaporetto (where we could see the opulent Casino across the canal) and the neighborhood itself was clearly the 'real' Venice. It is to neighborhoods like this that we now lead groups of photographers every January for our 'Unseen Serenissima' photo workshops.
The San Polo/Santa Croce neighborhood is, indeed, a quiet respite from the bustle and noise that can pollute even glorious Piazza San Marco, especially in the spring and summer. This area is where my wife Judith Goodman and I lived during the six years we worked on our book 'Serenissima: Venice in Winter" www.veniceinwinter.com ...location was wonderful. We were only a short walk from the San Stae vaporetto (where we could see the opulent Casino across the canal) and the neighborhood itself was clearly the 'real' Venice. It is to neighborhoods like this that we now lead groups of photographers every January for our 'Unseen Serenissima' photo workshops.
in rome there is residenza napoleone in (the residence) Palazzo Ruspoli
which is kind of like when Palazzo Papadopoli rented out apartment(s)
reports incl princess ruspoli 'hosting' guests, not sure re when Papadopoli had apt(s)
Papadopoli = aman venice
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 19, 2013 at 9:48 am