Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Venice
www.hotelmonacovenice.com
Il Ballo del Doge
According to Vanity Fair Il Ballo del Doge is “the most sumptuous, refined and exclusive ball in the
world”. This is just one of the definitions that the international press has attributed to Il Ballo del
Doge, the artistic event of the Carnival of Venice, a cultural and social occasion among the top 10
of the international list of 100 things to do in a lifetime.
Antonia Sautter is the heartbeat of Il Ballo del Doge, whith her lavish creations made of images,
colours and sounds, with her elaborate dreams, with her skilfully interpreted emotions which, like
an embrace, envelop the Guests, who are the true protagonists of the evening.
www.ilballodeldoge.com
The recent renovation managed to revive with contemporary signs the emotions which the spaces of the ancient palace raised
since its origins. The Hotel Monaco offers 100 rooms which are
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At the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal the secular tradition meets
the modern and contemporary design. This is evident everywhere: in the mosaics of Cadorin, in the vases of the glass masters,
in the walls and in the crystal roofs, in the furnishings of the most
important design masters. The rooms are elegantly furnished in
Venetian style, with a refined plot of Baroque and Minimalism.
Tradition and innovation are also in the refined cuisine of the
Grand Canal Restaurant, originating from the fresh sea delights
and vegetables of the Lagoon islands used in the realization of
tasty typical dishes prepared by world renowned chefs.
At the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal it is possible to organize congresses, meetings and ceremonies for more than 250 people in
the heart of Venice. Other eight rooms are available for parties
or meetings.
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The hotel is located in a palace which was originally owned by
the Dandolo noble family and was the location since 1638 of
the first public “Ridotto”, a place where nobles and all kinds of
people (adventurers, prostitutes, cheaters, travelers, etc.) retired
for several reasons: gamble, pleasures of courtesans, social and
political relations. Giacomo Casanova considered this place the
ideal context for his conquests.
furnished in great style for those who want to revive and enjoy
Venice.
VENICE
ANTONIA SAUTTER
The Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal enjoys an unparalleled location
in Venice. The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and is next to Ca’
Giustinian, the historical seat of the Biennale. The hotel is close
to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of the whole city of Venice. From
the Hotel Monaco indeed there is a wonderful view on the Basilica della Salute and on the St. George Island.
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