Don’t call it an “art hotel.” Instead, just mention in passing that Venice Venice has got a better collection of paintings than many publicly funded regional galleries. Opened just last year by Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo (the couple who founded Golden Goose sneakers), the grand old building was once a 13th-century Byzantine palace – one of the oldest on the Grand Canal. The duo refitted the original structure with works by Bruce Nauman and Hanne Darboven, a suite inspired by Christo, and another dedicated to the radical Arte Povera movement. Enjoy prime views of the Rialto Bridge, or get lost in the Francesco Simeti tapestry hanging in the bar. – D.A. @GQ Most Stylish Hotels on the Planet