The Bella Venezia Hotel, housed in a gloriously restored neo-classical mansion, is an oasis of calm in the heart of Corfus vibrant capital. Originally the 19th-century residence of one of the islands "first families," in the 20th century the edifice served as a consulate, the National Bank of Greece, and a Lyceum for Corfiot schoolgirls.
In 1988, the apricot-hued stately home became a hotel named for the Most Serene Republic and, in 2006, it was lovingly renovated to serve the needs of Third-Millennium visitors from the world over.
Located in a quiet side street, the Bella Venezia is a stones throw away from Corfu Towns historic "Spianada," and guests have easy access, by foot, to all the important sites and attractions of Kerkyra: the Liston, the two great fortresses, the museums, and Corfu Towns fine restaurants, shops and cafes.
Renovated in elegant style by interior designer Marilou Dolianite, the hotel comprises 31 rooms, all rooms have private bathrooms, direct telephone and internet lines, flat screen TVs, safes, air conditioning, and state-of-the-art orthopedic beds featuring double mattresses and exquisite linens and duvets. Two beautiful rooms designed with honeymooners in mind and a second floor grand master suite,ideal for families , round out the accommodation.
The hotels public rooms maintain the ambience of a 19th-century English club, and feature a fully stocked snack-bar, lofty, carved wooden ceilings, pink-and-white checked floors made of Ioannina marble, and all the mansions original architectural elements.
An internet kiosk was added this year.
In spring and summer, a generous breakfast is served in the "Gazebo," a free-standing, airy sun-room set in the hotels garden; in summer, guests breakfast among the rich riot of flowers in the garden proper. Open year round, the Bella Venezia is one of the islands premier hotels, its reputation based as much on the impeccable, personalised service offered by its long-time staff as on its fine amenities. Return visitors abound here.
Whether you have come to the island to celebrate Greek Orthodox Easter, to hike the Corfu Trail, or to tour Corfus remarkable villages, fortresses and beaches, make the Bella Venezia your home away from home in the Ionians.