In 1569, the sculptor Alessandro Vittoria, a native of Trento and student of the great Jacopo Sansovino, purchased some premises in Calle della Pietà in order to set up his own studio, which was known as the "bottega". Exactly 400 years later, in 1969, la Busetti family started its business in the same place, opening the Hotel Bisanzio, which it has managed for over 2 generations.

In the last few years extensive renovations and refurbishment have been undertaken, combining the labour of expert craftsmen with the most modern technology in terms of security and comfort. The use of white marble and pale tempera shades creates a luminosity within the spacious interiors, where the elegance of period furniture is paired with the clean and modern lines of the fittings. The wood panel walls and exposed beams create a warm and inviting atmosphere.