CA MARIA ADELE, THE WORLD’S MOST ROMANTIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL.
A PROJECT BY INTERIOR DESIGNERS ALESSIO AND NICOLA CAMPA.
Nestled in the heart of the modern art district, one of Venice’s most exclusive enclaves, Ca Maria Adele is a boutique hotel of rare charm and refined allure.
Located in the privileged district of Dorsoduro, adjacent to the iconic Basilica della Madonna della Salute, the property occupies a 16th-century palazzo — a historic gem that gracefully combines heritage with contemporary sophistication. Designed for discerning travelers and true aesthetes, the hotel offers unique experiences crafted by interior designers Alessio and Nicola Campa, who also manage other prestigious properties such as Palazzetto 113, Cariatide and Mini Palace. Each space provides guests with an enchanting opportunity to experience Venice in all its cultural and artistic splendor.
A Temple of Luxury and Italian Hospitality, Where Guests Feel at Home
The name of the hotel is deeply rooted in family tradition — “Maria” and “Adele” were part of the owners’ heritage. The property features 12 sumptuous rooms and private suites dedicated to those who celebrate love, where Eastern and Western decorative elements harmoniously merge. The Berber-inspired terrace adds an exotic flair, while a private jetty ensures discreet arrivals by boat. In 2014, Ca Maria Adele was awarded the title of the world’s most romantic boutique hotel.
The Campa brothers, both seasoned interior designers with international recognition, infused the hotel with Italian baroque grandeur: spiraled walls, soberly colored floral motifs, and climbing vines set the tone. Furnishings recall timeless elegance, from Louis XV armchairs to ornate headboards, all seamlessly integrated with contemporary artworks, chinoiserie commodes and monumental busts reminiscent of vibrant Andalusian ceramics. Murano chandeliers and opulent lighting installations honor Venice’s artisanal legacy, creating an atmosphere steeped in romance. Seasonal changes in the hotel’s common areas reflect a distinctive project of identity and style.
The Campa Family: Venetian Heritage and Tradition
Alessio and Nicola Campa descend from an illustrious family of Murano glass artisans. Their grandfather created the world’s largest chandelier in 1950 for Belgium’s Knokke Casino — a masterpiece of 2,600 lights and 7,500 kilos of glass and gold. An extraordinary painting of this piece can be admired at Ca Maria Adele, standing as a testament to the family’s artistic lineage.
Choosing a different path from glassmaking, Alessio pursued studies in Hospitality, working with Hilton in London and later at the Grand Hotel di Rimini, beloved by director Federico Fellini and immortalized in his acclaimed film Amarcord. His transition into design came after completing studies at the KLC School of Design in Brighton. Nicola, in turn, studied Accounting at the University of Venice and gained international experience working in hotels across Paris and London.
Campa Venice: A Signature Brand of Interior Design
Today, the brothers helm their own design and interiors brand, Campa Venice, a bold and ambitious project that expands their vision of hospitality. Among their creations is “Barena,” an exclusive fragrance available at the hotel — a sensorial extension of their refined universe.
Alessio & Nicola Campa: Heritage. Design. Hospitality.
CAMPA Venice was born from the creative vision of brothers Alessio and Nicola Campa, heirs to a family tradition deeply rooted in Venetian art and excellence.
Their story is intrinsically linked to Murano and the lagoon city: from their maternal grandfather Luigi Ferro, a master glassmaker who in 1953 created the world’s largest chandelier — a masterpiece of 2,600 lights and 27,000 crystal and gold elements, now housed in the Casino of Knokke-Le Zoute — to the international experiences they gathered between Venice, Milan, and London.
In 2004, they signed their manifesto project: Ca’ Maria Adele, a boutique hotel in Dorsoduro, next to the Basilica of Madonna della Salute. A place that redefined the very idea of Venetian hospitality, it was celebrated by Condé Nast Johansens as one of the most romantic hotels in the world, and made iconic by the famed Sala del Doge, named by Mr & Mrs Smith as one of the most fascinating and sensual rooms on the planet.
Since then, the Campa brothers’ pursuit has expanded into design and interior architecture, with work on historic residences such as Palazzo Volpi Cicogna, once home to Countess Marina Cicogna, a symbolic figure in Italian cinema.
Today, with CAMPA Venice, Alessio and Nicola have founded a brand that is more than a name: it is a style manifesto that blends hospitality, design, and lifestyle, offering a contemporary interpretation of Venice. A brand that celebrates the timeless beauty of the lagoon city and reimagines it through a language of elegance, innovation, and attention to detail.
CAMPA Venice is Venice that inspires.Venice that welcomes.Venice that lives.
