Name: Il Palazzo Experimental
Address: 1411 Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Longo 30123, Venice, IT
Price range: From $528

Il Palazzo Experimental, VeniceIl Palazzo Experimental in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Google 3.5. Rooms from about $528 a night (cached, not a live quote).Il Palazzo Experimental is a boutique hotel set in a restored Venetian palace in the Dorsoduro district, a quieter part of Venice away from the main crowds. It has 32 rooms and suites, many looking over a canal or the hotel's private back garden, and combines historic architecture with contemporary design. Facilities include a restaurant, wine bar, cocktail club and room service, and children are welcome. Rates start at around $528 a night, so it suits travellers wanting a design-led, characterful stay rather than a budget option. One point to note: several rooms are compact, so guests who like plenty of space should check room sizes before booking.What stands out

Restored Venetian palace in quiet Dorsoduro

Canal and garden views from rooms

Restaurant, wine bar and cocktail club

Family friendly with room service

Watch out for

Some rooms are compact

Expensive, from $528 a night

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