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We felt a crush coming on when Mattia and Matteo (not twins) greeted us at the door to their adorable six-room Dorsoduro hotel.
They've managed the impossible—their 16th-century building still exudes an antique feeling but without all the creaking and cracking! Whatever rehabbing went on, they've captured the essence of old Venetian wealth, with a dash of cozy, country bed-and-breakfast charm. Dare we compare it to the showroom at Ralph Lauren?
Venetian floors are coated in exquisite oriental rugs, which for all their intricacy, seemed plush and barefoot friendly. Rooms are decorated in chunky dark wood antiques, including massive armoires, side tables, and desks.
Beds are topped with gorgeous, floral quilts, in deep sky blues, creamy reds, and mossy greens. In any case, we were one step from hurling ourselves atop one of them for a snuggly catnap. Bathrooms are large and in charge, with rustic tile details and huge showers.
Double rooms start at €80—a fairly mid-range cost, for an absolutely to-die-for experience.
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