The palazzo which the hotel is in was built in 1550 by a wealthy shipping merchant, and later owned by the Tiepolo family who hired the artist, Giambatista Tiepolo, to paint the frescoes on the ceilings and walls. Later, when the palazzo was purchased by the Papodapoli family it became known as the Palazzo Papodapoli. Luckily, as the palazzo changed ownership over the years, each owner kept the architectural elements and the gorgeous frescoes intact so they are well preserved today.
After walking up a sweeping staircase, you will find yourself on the piano nobile – the floor in Venetian homes where the owners traditionally greet their guests. Aren’t those Tiepolo frescoes just amazing??
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Regardless of what you think of the design, the setting of this hotel is hard to beat – Venice is one of the most romantic places on earth…the perfect place for a star studded wedding!
I have yet to visit Venice, but oh, it is at the top of my list. Thanks for a little sneak peek.
Wow! What a gorgeous hotel.
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Hi Sandy, This is tops on my list if we ever make it back to Venice. We stayed with Aman in Bhutan and I truly believe there is no equal for over the top, gracious service. The contrast of spare vs extravagant is quite significant, but think it might be kind of soothing, too.
Hope you have a lovely week! Xoxo
Beautiful hotel, even without George!
So agree there are few places as romantic as Venice and its been too long since I have been there…..it is such a beautiful spot. I am so happy I have had the chance to go and do hope I will get to go back sooner than later!
We stayed at the Danieli and then at the Gritti Palace we wanted to experience both and loved them both….how can you go wrong when in Venice!
Simply gorgeous! I love that the arrival via canal kept the paparazzi at bay even just a little bit. I wonder if there were any "regular people" who had booked rooms at the Aman Grand Canal before the wedding date was set. I wonder if any of these "regular people" were relocated so that Clooney & Co. could use the entire property undisturbed.
Oh wow! Opulence at it's finest Sandy! Thanks for the intro!
I'm with YOU on the furniture…………
Gorgeous Hotel!
How gorgeous and utterly decadent! xo K
So romantic yet so modern, too… We'd expect nothing less than from the Clooneys! Beautiful setting, beautiful couple – wish we could have been flies on the wall (though they probably would have swatted us!)
xxoo
C + C
Sandy.
At the age of 18, I traveled to Venice and got stuck due to a train strike. Not a bad place to be stuck at all. My Aunt was living in Germany at the time and so worried about me. All before cell phones. I have been back 3 times since. I love Venice.
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Thank you SO much for posting this, I'm so drawn to Venice. I don't usually follow celeb weddings, but this one has certainly caught my attention because of the location and the impressive couple. I love seeing the insider's perspective (that suite? oh la la!) As far as the furnishings, I like the stark white in the public areas, but I agree the dull taupe in the rooms is a little disappointing. I haven't been there for a long time and am dying to take my family there…
Just gorgeous!
Jody
Perfect post, Sandy! I'm just enthralled with any and all things related to the Amal-George nuptials! What a knockout of a hotel. Old school might have been a better fit, but the juxtaposition is kind of fun, too!
Good thing I didn't get to do Venice this summer. It's a must see now!
xoxo Elizabeth
Once again, late for the boat….I missed this one due to getting up too late and running off to school! Take me now, Sandy, would ya?