Originally Posted by
SanDiego1K
I'm really happy you had a great stay. We've been there twice and love the property. Sitting on the deck, watching the canal traffic go by - bliss.
We had intended to celebrate a significant milestone there but the hotel was closed for renovations. I think because of that, when we next visited the GM chose to upgrade us to the Rushkin Suite. This is a canal facing suite. Be aware that this is an old building when care wasn't taken to maximize views from windows. We had to stand to look out. It was much more pleasant to while away extra time on the deck. And I didn't like the Rushkin Suite. He is a Victorian author so the suite was designed in Victorian style. I am a minamalist so you can imagine decor that fills every inch of the wall and table surface would not suit. Regardless, it was an act of extraordinary generosity by the GM.
I love that this property is just a bit away from the hub bub and pulsing life of Venice and yet has such easy access to all. I'm glad that you had a great stay. Thank you for bringing back all the memories of our visit.
Our pleasure, indeed! We obviously have similar tastes, enjoying the more modern accommodations. That being said, I enjoyed the Gritti despite its decor...partly because it was so authentic to the locale. (It reminds me of how much we dislike the overall business of the decor at La Residence in Franschhoek, South Africa, and yet absolutely adore that property, regardless!)
The lack of view from our suite didn't bother us...partly because we did enjoy so much time having drinks and light appetizers at the Riva bar terrace like you did. I'm not a Victorian fan, either, but that Rushkin Suite still sounds interesting. Our suite at least had a lot of natural light, and that's unusual in a hotel with this history.
One of these days, we will have to meet up, since we presumbaly live so close and share such travel overlaps!