Overlooking a small canal, in a typical Venetian frame, Hotel Ca' dei Conti is a patrician palace located just a few minutes walk from St. Mark's Square. The Armenian family of the Sherimann, famous nobles in Venice, owned it until the end of the 19th Century. Count Sherimann transformed the palace in a shelter for homeless and poor orphan children during 1800. The building has been recently completely renovated inside and outside, preserving its original architecture. The hotel is on 3 levels: ground, first and second floors and includes two magnificent halls and terrace. Two original Greek columns dating back to the 13th Century and a well adorn the entrance. Furniture and fabrics in the rooms are in the 18th Century style. All the following modern facilities are provided: private bathroom, minibar, satellite TV,, heating and air conditioning with personal controller, telephone, safe and radio.