Historic family-owned four-star Venice Hotel run by the same family since 1908, Hotel Saturnia & International is housed in 14th-century palace owned by the Pisani family, whose most illustrious member, Vettor Pisani (1324-1380) was the Admiral of the powerful fleet of the Republic of Venice during the wars with the Genoese for the control over the trading routes in the Mediterranean sea. The Hotel also houses the famous restaurant, La Caravella, which features fresh regional food and an extensive wine list.