Madama Garden Retreat

We were lucky enough to stay five nights here and could not have been happier. Mara, Lorenzo and everyone else went out of their way to make sure that we had the best possible experience. The accommodation offered every possible amenity and having the mini kitchen was very convenient. The bed was perfect from our point of view with wonderful linens. While they serve a lovely breakfast and there is a Nespresso unit in the room, there is no on site restaurant. However, it's Venice and steps outside the front door is an amazing selection of great restaurants, wine bars, gelaterias, bakeries and cafes offering everything you could want. We loved the location - away from the crowds but a relatively short walk from all the sites and vaparetti stops. I understand why they call it Garden Retreat. The staff - and I hesitate to call them that as they became like friends - have fantastic advice and suggestions on things to do, places to eat and how to get there. They also were very helpful with reservations or could tell you if they were even needed. We were sorry to leave and truly look forward to returning in the not too distant future. PS Our visit just happened to coincide with the feast of San Martin (it's a treat to see all the groups of school children parading through the streets 'playing' their instruments) There is a tradition involving baking special San Martin cookies to celebrate the day and the Madama staff left one for us in our room with a printed explanation - photo attached. It was delicious

This boutique hotel was perfect for our stay. The rooms are spacious with a view of the waterways, beautiful gardens to relax in and enjoy the incredible breakfast and the staff were faultless. We will definitely stay with them again. Thank you guys.

We are just back from a delightful stay at The Madama in Venice. There are just just nine-rooms and it felt more like staying at a posh friend's house than a hotel. It was well away from the crowds that seem to be everywhere else in the city... I can see why it's named 'garden retreat'. Our room overlooked two canals, and whenever we were there, we just sat watching the world go by, just beneath us. Lorenzo, the manager was always available to suggest local restaurants and arrange the transport...it's been 30 years since we were last in Venice, we'll not wait that long until we are back at The Madama again.

Madama Garden Retreat is exactly what it says. Hidden in plain site, we rang the entry bell and the metal gate swung open to a lovely sanctuary in the middle of Venice. A beautiful garden with a tented deck where we ate breakfast and sipped wine watching the traffic on the canal. Our room was a suite with windows opening to the canal Misericordia (the location is excellent). The décor was beautiful, the beds comfortable; the property is amazing. The very best part of Madama Garden Retreat is Mara, the ever present owner and Lorenzo. The hospitality is warm and wonderful. We got great recommendations for shopping and restaurants "We send you to where Venetians go for a great meal" and they did not disappoint. Don't stay anywhere else in Venice. We can't wait to come back. Grazze Mara, Lorenzo!

My two daughters and I stayed for three nights in July, 2022. The streets and sights of Venice were streaming with tourists. What a joy to find this gorgeous oasis from the chaos! Our two-bedroom garden apartment was meticulously renovated and decorated with luxurious fabric wall coverings, marble tiles, multi-stone floors, etc. Many restaurants and shops (including a good-sized grocery store) are within a five minute walk. As this retreat is not located in the heart of Venice’s main tourist area (a plus for us), we loved our daily 15-20 minute walks through the narrow streets and over bridges on the way to our excursions - a great way to discover more of the city. You will occasionally hear the water police and ambulance boats whizzing by, but that is Venice’s car-free reality. Sitting in the luscious, manicured garden makes you forget everything else. Lorenzo, the primary gatekeeper of this jewel, is a pure delight! We would come back here in an instant and recommend it to all who are looking for something special yet different.