Sina Centurion Palace
Venice · Italy
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Character and identity
Sitting on the Grand Canal in Dorsoduro, this neo-Gothic palace looks centuries old but was built in 1892 and reimagined in 2009 by Florentine architect Luigi Ciompi as a contemporary hotel. The interiors strip Venetian motifs back to essentials: velvet curtains line the hallways with theatrical effect, a black coffered ceiling in wood reinterprets a classical form, and the small bar pairs crimson banquettes with aquamarine chairs. Public spaces soar with high ceilings. The wooden canalside terrace is the social heart in warm months, and Antinoo's, named for a Roman coin unearthed during restoration, anchors the dining.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate couples and solo travellers who want a Grand Canal address without the heavy brocade-and-Murano clichés of traditional Venetian palace hotels. The Dorsoduro setting puts you on the Museum Mile, steps from the Guggenheim, Punta della Dogana and Accademia, ideal if contemporary art and quieter canalside walks rank above San Marco proximity.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a kids' programme, traditionalists who expect gilt, frescoes and chandeliers in a Venetian palace, and travellers who want to step out into the bustle of San Marco. The room count is small and amenities are pared back rather than resort-scale.
Bottom line
The pull here is the design language: a 19th-century palace edited with contemporary restraint, set on a stretch of canal that feels residential and museum-adjacent rather than touristic. Book a Grand Canal-facing room (the high-ceilinged categories are the ones to chase) and aim for shoulder season, when the terrace is usable for breakfast and aperitivo without summer crowds across the water.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Kid-friendly
- Full service laundry
- Parking
