Avani Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Venetian Debut with the Launch of Avani Rio Novo

Posted in News on 25 September, 2023

Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, continues to expand its dynamic European portfolio with the launch of Avani Rio Novo Venice.

Offering experiences aligned with the desires of remote professionals and millennial-minded travellers who like to mix work and fun, the Asian brand has mastered the balance between design and function, service and privacy and laid-back and lavish – a unique proposition that the brand is bringing to Venice.

Set against the charming backdrop of Dorsoduro with its ancient canals and centuries-old bridges, the 144-key hotel stands as a contemporary landmark with its sweeping glass façade.

Avani Rio Novo showcases Italian Rationalist architecture in its clean lines and geometric shapes. The interiors celebrate Venice’s strong connection to the world of cinema, particularly due to the annual Venice Film Festival that attracts renowned figures from the global film industry. From stylish common areas and rooms dotted with cinema memorabilia to the signature restaurant hung with portraits of movie stars and a mini-library with magazines and books on the subject, the hotel is a love letter to Italian cinema. Calming rooms and suites in monochrome shades feature elegant parquet floors and full-height windows that let in Venice’s enchanting light. They also provide panoramic views of tiled rooftops and occasional canal-side gardens, offering a glimpse into the city’s daily life.

Standard room and bathroom

Restaurant

At 8 Millimetri Cicchetti & Wine, a cinematic-themed restaurant, film enthusiasts can relax amidst black-and-white photographs featuring Italian cinema icons or enjoy an espresso and a hearty breakfast. In true Avani style, the restaurant also provides grab-and-go options for coffees, pastries and light snacks. For meetings and events, the restaurant can be combined with dedicated meeting spaces on the ground floor, creating an extended venue filled with natural light. These flexible event spaces, named after legendary Italian film directors, can accommodate up to 130 participants.

Stefano Botteon, the General Manager of Avani Rio Novo, commented, “Much like Avani, Dorsoduro epitomises a harmonious blend of culture and entertainment, history and contemporary living, sophistication and simplicity. This exciting new launch closely follows the opening of Avani Palazzo Moscova Milan Hotel and is the ideal setting for the brand’s second property in Italy. Together, they provide guests with an exceptional foundation to explore some of Europe’s most grandiose capitals in comfort and style.”

In the next few years, Avani is set to launch in key cities across Europe, as well as making its entrance into South and Central America with upcoming hotels in Colombia and Mexico.

About Avani Hotels & Resorts
Avani Hotels & Resorts, part of Minor Hotels, was launched in 2011 and designed for the millennial-minded traveller whose priorities are style, value and comfort. The brand is an upbeat and contemporary hotel concept that delivers the perfect balance, with a focus on good sleep, designed social spaces, locally inspired sustenance and friendly service. Avani welcomes guests to over 35 hotels located in Asia, Australia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, with an exciting pipeline of properties to come.

www.avanihotels.com