Aman Venice
16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal — Tiepolo frescoes intact
The Privata Perspective
Aman Venice occupies the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, one of the Grand Canal's most magnificent palazzi and one of the last to retain its original Giambattista Tiepolo ceiling frescoes intact. Jean-Michel Gathy's restoration treated the building with extraordinary sensitivity — 18th-century stuccowork, gilded mirrors, original terrazzo floors, and museum-quality artwork remain exactly where Venetian craftsmen placed them centuries ago.
Arriving by private water taxi through the palazzo's own canal entrance — ducking beneath a low stone arch into a private courtyard that opens to reveal the building's gilded interior — is one of travel's genuinely unforgettable moments. The 24 rooms are deliberately limited in number to preserve the palazzo's residential character, and each is individually decorated with period antiques and original artwork.
Aman Venice's location on the Grand Canal places it equidistant between the Rialto Bridge and the Accademia, with the entirety of Venice's artistic and architectural heritage within walking distance. The hotel arranges private after-hours visits to the Doge's Palace, gondola rides through Venice's quieter back canals, and excursions to the glass-blowing ateliers of Murano and the lace workshops of Burano. The garden courtyard — a rare luxury in Venice — provides a serene dining setting that feels impossibly private in this most public of cities.
Accommodations
Stanza
35 sqm
Intimate room with original palazzo features — terrazzo floors, 18th-century stuccowork, and canal or secret garden views
Palazzo Suite
100 sqm
Grand Canal terrace with Tiepolo ceiling frescoes, gilded mirrors, separate sitting room, and views of passing gondolas and vaporetti
Dining
Arva
Italian
Garden courtyard restaurant beneath centuries-old trees, serving seasonal Venetian and Veneto cuisine with produce from the lagoon islands and mainland farms. The cicchetti bar offers a Venetian aperitivo experience
Spa & Wellness
An intimate spa tucked within the palazzo's private quarters, offering treatments in rooms adorned with original artwork and period details. Therapies draw from both Italian and Asian traditions, with facial treatments using Italian botanical skincare and bodywork incorporating Aman's signature techniques. The contrast between the palazzo's historic grandeur and the spa's tranquil simplicity is quintessentially Aman.
When to Go
Apr–Jun
Spring — Biennale years, pleasant weather, fewer crowds
Sep–Nov
Autumn golden light, film festival, truffle season
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