Housed in Florence’s former stock exchange, Nolinski is a 43-room hotel by design duo Lecoadic-Scotto, where art nouveau, liberty, and modernism blend seamlessly. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean lunches at Il Caffè, fine dining by chef Philip Chronopoulos, and a rooftop spa with a gold-mosaic jacuzzi overlooking the city.
Once home to the city’s Stock Exchange, this 1920s palazzo has been meticulously reimagined by French-Italian design duo Lecoadic-Scotto. The building’s Art Nouveau details — sculpted chimeras, sweeping arches — set the stage for interiors where liberty-style flourishes, modernist lines, and curving forms coexist in perfect harmony. Marble inlays, jewel-toned velvets, and gleaming brass celebrate Venetian craftsmanship with a cosmopolitan twist. Each space feels deeply Venetian, yet distinctly modern.
Life inside the palazzo unfolds at a slower rhythm. The Library Bar is the beating heart of the hotel: 4,000 books, amber light, Simon Buret’s fresco overhead, and a Negroni in hand. Downstairs, Il Caffè invites leisurely Mediterranean-style lunches beneath mirrored ceilings and bold artworks, while chef Philip Chronopoulos brings his Michelin-starred touch to the Palais Royal Restaurant, crafting dishes that bridge Venice and Paris with effortless grace.
When it’s time to unwind, the Spa takes you to another level, perched above the rooftops with sweeping city views. Its pièce de résistance — a gold-mosaic jacuzzi framed by Ottoman-inspired arches — is an ode to Venetian opulence and the city’s timeless devotion to beauty.
Gelateria Paolin - excellent for a strong morning caffè or a refreshing gelato.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo - a spiral stairway that offers beautiful views across the city.
Piedàterre Venezia - known for its luxurious velvet furlane Venice slippers, made by local artisans.
Gelateria Nico - indulge in gelato or a speciality gianduiotto
Il Mercante - a cocktail bar serving inventive drinks inspired by Venetian history and global voyages.
Fondamenta delle Zattere - a wide promenade opposite La Giudecca where locals stroll to watch the sunset.
Osteria alle Testiere - a tiny, elegant seafood restaurant beloved by locals, where the menu changes daily and every plate celebrates the lagoon’s freshest catch.
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