Hotel Ca Formenta

Completely restored during 2003 the Hotel Ca Formenta is situated at the beginning of Via Garibaldi right in the pulsating heart of Venetian life -The origin of the palazzetto probably goes back to 1400 following the arrival in Venice of the Formenti family from the island of Poveglia according to Tassini in his Venetian Curiosity and that it also boasts in its history a Grande Cancelliere della Serenissima around 1580 -The palazzetto was originally decorated with a coat of arms of three ears of corn- symbol of the Formenti Family- used today as our logo -The restoration of the hotel has been inspired by the management who also refurbished the Hotel Panorama on the Lido to four star standard -The restoration has been undertaken by the architect GR of Pantha in Padua -They have been keen maintain the venetian character whit elegant furnishings -Additional comfort and convenience is afforded by the modern technology -Every room is air conditioned individually and has satellite color television-direct telephone with connection for personal computer-minibar-personal safe and hairdryer -Each floor is serviced by a lift and all the public rooms are air conditioned -Some rooms enjoy a fine view of the lagoon -The hotel has its own private wharf on the Rio della Tana-which is very convenient for motorboat taxis -The splendid inner courtyard is ideal for that fresh drink at sunset