For as often as we’ve enjoyed a tuna sandwich and vinegar shrub in the courtyard of Gjusta, it was only recently that we came across Vitorrja, the first hotel from the Gjelina Group behind both Gjusta and Gjelina in Los Angeles. In spite of its location one block from the boardwalk and beach in Venice, Vitorrja is decidedly non-beachy with a design inspired by the understated interiors of Eastern Europe, the utility of traditional boarding houses, and the refined quality of private hotels. The hotel is named after founder Fran Camaj’s Albanian aunt Vitorrja who grew up in Montenegro with his mother Gjelina, and aunt Gjusta. The style is based on the idea of what Vitorrja’s house might look like today: vintage lighting, walnut accents, mohair sofas, and oil paintings. Here’s a look inside.
All photos from Vitorrja with photographers as noted.
![the gjelina group renovated the interiors of the \1930s venice building, updati 17](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-exterior-julie-pointer-adams-733x916.jpg)
![room \15 and a stairway leading to other guest rooms from the interior courtyar 18](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-exterior-2-julie-pointer-adams-733x916.jpg)
![a view of the lobby interior complete with a custom upholstered sofa, vintage s 19](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-lobby-interior-733x916.jpg)
![the furnishings of vitorrja were taken on by gjelina group ceo shelley armistea 20](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-hotel-trip-davis-2-733x1025.jpg)
![a kitchenette complete with apron front sink, brass bridge faucet, and the basi 21](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-kitchenette-courtyard-king-suite-733x916.jpg)
![a cast iron clawfoot tub and freestanding brass faucet in the king suite along 22](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-terrace-king-suite-julie-pointer-adams-733x916.jpg)
![a view of the fireplace suite showcases the custom walnut headboards throughout 23](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-terrace-fireplace-suite-733x837.jpg)
![a vintage chaise in room \26, one of the pieces from the collection of vintage 24](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-room-26-vintage-chaise-733x916.jpg)
![in the king suites, warm, pink hued walls meet a custom mohair sectional sofa a 25](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-terrace-king-suites-trip-davis-733x492.jpg)
![the throw blankets throughout are from jenni kayne; the alpaca basketweave thro 26](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-sofas-kate-berry-733x916.jpg)
![custom \1970s inspired woven seating hugs the corners of a guest room. photogra 27](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-lounge-area-suite-erin-corrigan-733x916.jpg)
![an outdoor seating area complete with custom bench and stone table outside room 28](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-exterior-rooms-julie-pointer-adams-733x916.jpg)
![a double king suite for large group stays is designed minimally with custom str 29](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-courtyard-double-king-suite-733x831.jpg)
![a fold down table in the murphy room (with a fold down murphy bed). photograph 30](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-murphy-room-trip-davis-1-733x921.jpg)
![a kitchenette designed in plaster with walnut details, thick marble countertops 31](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-kitchenette-white-733x522.png)
![an ornate vintage side table and small table lamp paired with a modern, custom 32](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-bathtub-terrace-suite-733x916.jpg)
![in the gjusta apartment, the kitchen has standout orange smeg large appliances. 33](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-kitchenette-apartment-733x463.png)
![the dining area in the vitorrja apartment features an exposed brick wall, a les 34](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-apartment-dining-area-733x466.png)
![the meeting of characterful tile in the apartment shower with deep green subway 35](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-bathroom-tile-733x991.png)
![a view of the terrace. photograph by kate berry. 36](https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/vitorrja-deck-kate-berry-733x916.jpg)
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