The Batioro apartment of the Palazzo Vendramin Costa was nothing short of breath-taking! Already the photos that we had seen online looked impressive, but we soon realised when we entered that the photos do not do the place justice. The space is huge and extremely grand, with a stunning 19th century fresco on the living room ceiling which gave extra character. Despite the size of the apartment and the lofty ceilings, it still managed to retain a very homely feel . Furthermore, despite being an extremely old building, the flat is beautifully renovated with bespoke fixtures and furniture throughout, including beautiful modern bathrooms and a state-of-the-art kitchen. We simply didn't want to leave!
Our host Fabio was outstanding: extremely responsive, friendly, and super-keen to make our stay as easy and as comfortable as possible. He kindly offered to arrange a water-taxi for our pick-up and drop-off at the airport; gave us fantastic recommendations for restaurants and sites (including our favourite restaurant of the trip!); and was extremely flexible with our check-out arrangements. We cannot thank him enough! We look forward to our next stay at Palazzo Vendramin Costa...