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There are multiple room types at Avani Rio Novo Venice , including a Superior Room with Canal View . |
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portraits of stars hang on the hallways and a library with a curated selection of books and magazines on all aspects of film sits on the ground floor . At 8 Millimetri Cicchetti & Wine , the in-house restaurant , guests can enjoy an espresso or graband-go snacks beside Marcello Mastriani and Monica Vitti .
The hotel ’ s dedicated event spaces are named Fellini , Visconti , Rosellini and De Sica — titans of Italian cinema — and are able to be adjusted into a variety of configurations ranging from boardrooms to banquet halls to accommodate up to 130 guests . Of course ,
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each can be transformed into private movie theaters , should the occasion call for it .
“ What sets it apart from other Avani properties is its cinematic theme , celebrating Italian cinema throughout the hotel ,” said Botteon . “ The cinematic theme and emphasis on Italian cinema also tie back to the city ’ s cultural identity .”
ON DECK Minor Hotels operates more than 530 hotels in 56 countries around the world , with a strong presence in Asia , Africa and the Middle East , and advancing further into the Western
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hemisphere . This past June , Avani made its debut in Spain with the 101-room Avani Alonso Martinez Madrid Hotel , as well as the 65-room Avani Palazzo Moscova Milan Hotel .
Later this year , it will make its German debut with Avani Frankfurt City Hotel , a 256-room conversion , and next spring it will open its first property in the Netherlands with the 163-room Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam Hotel .
Despite its increasing global expansion , Minor Hotels — and in particular Avani Hotels & Resorts — remains committed to
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keeping its properties rooted in the landscape and communities around them . It makes for not only a more rewarding guest experience , but creates a deeper connection with locals , too , said Botteon .
“ Ensuring that our hotel aligns with the city ’ s unique character while meeting our brand standards required careful planning and design ,” he said . “ However , we believe that overcoming these challenges resulted in a property that seamlessly blends with the city ’ s historic surroundings and offers a one-of-a-kind experience to our guests .”
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78 hotelsmag . com Nov / Dec 2023 |