Like a courtesan's boudoir, this 16th-century palazzo (mansion) is swathed in damask wall coverings, heavy silk curtains and thick, plush carpets. A smiling host greets you at the padded, golden reception desk and whisks you up to large, unabashedly lavish rooms with enough gilt to satisfy Louis XIV. In the evening, romance blossoms on the terrace, framed by views of Rialto Bridge.