Vintage Inspired Hotel Vitorrja in Venice Los Angeles Gjelina Group Gjusta: Hotel Visit
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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.
Above: The Gjelina Group renovated the interiors of the 1930s Venice building, updating the façade with wood finishes and stone pavers. The custom curtains are made in Latvia from linen and crochet lace. Photograph by Kate Berry.Above: Room 15 and a stairway leading to other guest rooms from the interior courtyard.Above: A view of the lobby interior complete with a custom upholstered sofa, vintage side tables, and limewash walls in a custom designed with Los Angeles Portola Paints.Above: The furnishings of Vitorrja were taken on by Gjelina Group CEO Shelley Armistead who designed the guest rooms and suites piece by piece, integrating textiles from Gjusta Goods, custom furniture, and vintage lighting and decor.Above: A kitchenette complete with apron front sink, brass bridge faucet, and the basics atop a walnut and brass shelf.Above: A cast iron clawfoot tub and freestanding brass faucet in the king suite along with a vintage stool, oil painting, and linen Roman shades. Photograph by Julie Pointer Adams.Above: A view of the fireplace suite showcases the custom walnut headboards throughout the hotel. The bed linens are Coyuchi and the rug is a handwoven Turkish kilim woven from Gjusta Goods.
