Sina Centurion Palace: Venice that breathes design

In Venice, everything has a different rhythm. Time flows here like water in the Canal Grande - unhurriedly, majestically, with a bit of whimsical charm. And yet, even in a city as magical as this, there are places that stand out above the Venetian classics. Such a place is undoubtedly the Sina Centurion Palace, a hotel that not only celebrates history, but also consistently flirts with modernity.

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It was here, in the heart of the artistic district of Dorsoduro, that I had the pleasure of staying for several months working in Venice, looking for a space that would not only be a beautiful backdrop, but also the protagonist of a story.

Palace with the soul of the avant-garde

The history of the building dates back to 1892, when it was built under the name Palazzo Genovese. Today its Gothic façade shines with fresh splendor, but has lost none of its stateliness. From the outside - aristocratic, almost intimidating. Inside - surprisingly intimate, almost artistically provocative.

What impresses most is not so much the contrasts as the harmony of contradictions: neo-Gothic arches meet designer chandeliers here, and classic parquet floors meet ultra-modern furnishings. This is a space that tells the story of a city built on water, but tells it in a new language - the language of color, form and light.

Each of the 50 rooms and suites has been individually designed - and it shows. There is no question of hotel “repetitiveness” here. My room - overlooking the Canal Grande - was like a gallery of contemporary art: high ceilings, velvet fabrics, a play of shadows and golden accents. Luxury without the pomp, form with soul.

Particularly noteworthy are the details: from the leather-bound bed frames to the walls finished with fine plasterwork reminiscent of classical painting. And the fragrance! A delicate blend of white musk and citrus, as if someone had encapsulated the essence of an Italian morning in a flacon.

Antinoo's Lounge & Restaurant - dinner on the water

Venice is best enjoyed with a glass of prosecco in hand and a view of the Canal Grande. At the hotel's Antinoo's restaurant, the experience reaches the heights of sophistication. The terrace overlooks the canal directly - golden lights reflect in the surface of the water, and gondolas glide silently past.

The menu? Definitely the author's. The chef is not afraid to reinterpret the classics. I ordered delicate turbot with artichoke emulsion and basil oil - a dish that could successfully appear on the tasting menu of a star restaurant in Milan.

The hotel's location is pure poetry. Dorsoduro - the less crowded, more artistic face of Venice - offers proximity to such institutions as the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, Punta della Dogana and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

Who is this place for?

For those who know that design is more than aesthetics. It's a language of emotion. For those who love art not only on the gallery walls, but also in the texture of a pillow, in the geometry of an armchair, in the way the sun streams through the curtains.

It was a stay that stays under the skin, not just on Instagram. And it's places like this that we'll be covering in our “Art Space” series.

Credits: www.sinahotels.com