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    The Gritti Palace

    4.4 (39 reviews)
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    Thuy C.

    Pricey, it's roughly $350+ for dinner but the view is the best view in Venice. We got the fish for two, pasta, and lamb and everything was delicious + a nice bottle of wine.

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    Susan K.

    This is a really extravagant find. Right in the Grand Canal w/ 2 restaurants on the water. There is a gondola / water taxi station next door & you are across from the Peggy Guggenheim museum. Service is exemplary & the rooms are gorgeous. The concierge was very helpful in arranging our transfer to our cruise ship.

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    Ashlyn R.

    While the location and views are great here, we didn't necessarily have the best experience overall. This was our last stop before my finance and I (unbeknownst to me) got engaged. It was meant to be a beautiful spot to grab a drink on the water and set the tone for the big moment. Unfortunately we got rushed through our visit because they were upset that we didn't order food. My finance booked a spot outside on the patio and said we just wanted to grab a couple of drinks, which they said was fine and took the reservation. Once we actually ordered the drinks at the table they informed us that we need to order food to sit outside (we were never told this before that moment), after pushing back a little and saying it's unreasonable to make us move inside after we already ordered and we knew we'd be fairly quick, we received subpar service the rest of the time. It was clear our presence wasn't wanted so we ignored the rude behavior of the staff and enjoyed our moment together. Overall I would describe this place as a massive tourist trap, but it's to be expected. Also - the only place in Italy where you can enjoy a 27€ aperol spritz! Insane prices and they ask for a tip at the end. I'm only giving more than 1 star for the view.

    Kimberly V.

    To quote W. Somerset Maugham, "There are few things in life more pleasant than to sit on the terrace of the Gritti when the sun about to set bathes in lovely colour the Salute , Basilica, which almost faces you." Our 3 night stay here was everything one might imagine from a fairy tale. The Gritti Palace had been a bucket list item for us so when my husband & I started planning our long European vacation last year - it included Venice & that had to include - The Gritti! There is NOT one thing that was not perfect. We had an amazing 850 sq. ft. Serenissima suite that overlooked the canal & the inner street. The suite itself was like stepping back a century with the most ornate furnishings; Persian rugs & high end luxury linens. We had a large bathroom &another half bath with Aqua di Parma products. A full living area-a wet bar. There is a turndown service nightly with Sisley products over chocolate on the pillow &slippers at your bedside. The Gritti Palace dates back to 1475 & is dripping in palatial history & so many pieces of renaissance art at every turn. The onetime home to the most powerful Doge : Andrea Gritti. An escape to many celebs, The Gritti is known as one of the top hotels in the world. The Bar Longhi as well as the seating areas are all very Venetian ornate and super fancy; a wonderful place to take high tea or a drink where the service is also amazing. We arrived by train from Milan & were met by a private water taxi with Prosecco for our private romantic boat ride in. Arriving this way is just part of the experience. We also departed the same way for our next destination in Italy. Our room was not ready when we arrived at The Gritti, but we could not be upset about it while we finished our Prosecco on the canal with olives , chips and hazelnuts at The Riva Lounge which is a favorite place to take in people watching - canal watching - the sunset - the gondolas passing by & the bells of the Basilica. I highly recommend taking dinner in Club Del Doge while here for a truly high end dining experience; where Dom Perignon is served by the glass if you wish. The food is beyond par as is the service. Breakfast here is served on the Terrace & can be tight but is nice and well worth it - bring a scarf or jacket as it can be chilly in the mornings of spring. The concierge is very helpful in setting up nearby dinner reservations or private tours of things in Venice or nearby. There is also a cooking school on property and wine tasting , as well. A Sisley Spa , as well. We can not wait to come back and be spoiled again someday as not only is Venice a place of romance - The Gritti Palace is the perfect setting for making that even more special. Truly one of a kind experience that leaves you speaking of it long after you depart.

    Anne Marie F.

    One of my favorite hotels in Venice. We have been spoiled with excellent service from the moment we arrived.

    My room with flowers and champagne.  The girls also received champagne and flowers in their room.
    Janice L.

    Returned to Gritti Palace post the historic flood and it looked amazing. The hotel retained the same amazing staff. The beautiful rugs and antiques that were caught in the flood were restored. I wanted to share this beautiful hotel with my girls and it exceeded all of our expectations. The location, property, food and most importantly, the people are exceptionally beautiful and kind. I am a fan for life. See Olivia V's review below, she is my beloved daughter.

    Merica S.

    Lunch at this elegant hotel's Gritti Terrace is worth a pretty penny. However, the grand ambiance and outdoor Grand Canal seating views are certainly enchanting. Expect slow, pretentious service. The 'grandiose' burger and salad that I ordered from here were flavorsome and I could taste the high quality ingredients, but the dishes weren't mind blowing enough to make me drop my panties or anything. TL;DR: Pricey food. The ambiance and views are worth a one time experience though.

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    Mark J.

    The Gritti Palace is one of the better hotels in Venice, not only because of the venue but also because of the location. Centrally located a within walking distance of the Piazza San Marco you cannot go wrong as far as location is concerned. The hotel itself is as are so many hotels an old Palace and the interior exemplifies this. The room was quite large by European standards, but then I would hope so for the price. It was lavishly decorated with antiques and the bathroom was also well stocked with Acqua di Parma products. Overall a very pleasant place to stay when spending time in Venice.

    For my first time in Italy, Gritti Palace made my vacation the best possible experience I could have had. The decor and location is absolutely amazing making this place unlike anything on earth. The service, especially by Alessandro, made me and my family feel like we have a home to go back to once we visit again. Nothing could have made my stay better other than it being longer.

    Eddie N.

    The Gritti was more than we imagined. My partner and I stayed here for a short mini-moon after getting married and we couldn't have chosen a better hotel for our first trip to Venice. The ENTIRE staff was superb; very friendly and knowledgeable. The manager kindly upgraded us to a gorgeous room overlooking the canal and included a complimentary bottle of wine. The breakfast is delicious and the view is beautiful. When commuting from the airport, as someone who tried both public and private transport, I greatly encourage private.

    Fusillotti & Spinosini. Both were delicious but the Spinosini was absolutely incredible and perfectly light for the heat of the day

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    The best place i have ever stayed! we got a room that was basically an apartment. so worth the money!

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    The St. Regis Venice - 1 of the Lobby

    The St. Regis Venice

    (21 reviews)

    My wife and i stayed at The St. Regis. It was a beautiful hotel. Built in the 1800s and renovated…read morein 2019. The hotel was beautiful. Very kind staff. Walking distance from everything you want in Venice. They gave us a free bottle of Bellini when we checked in. Great breakfast buffet right on the water, that was included with our room for being Marriott elite members. This has to be one of the nicest best hotels in Venice. The only somewhat downside is that because this is such a nice hotel, room service and the food options at the hotel are completely overpriced. But that's the case almost everything in Venice from what we saw. If there was some more reasonable food and beverage options at this hotel i would have given it 5 stars

    We came here for a few nights recently and got there right at the absolute BEST time, as the…read moreweather right before our stay was rainy and cold and on our date of departure, it was cloudy and cold.  This hotel is amazing to enjoy during nice, sunny weather!!  Sitting outside overlooking the Grand Canal while enjoying wine, bubbles, cocktails, or even morning breakfast was something we enjoyed multiple times per day!   Since we had never been to Venice we didn't know how to get from the train station to this hotel, but a quick call with the concierge staff helped immensely!  They literally directed us via phone to exactly where to go, which private boat taxi stand to go to.  Once our boat pulled up, they were all waiting outside on the dock for us!  They helped us off the boat, welcomed us to the St Regis, and immediately took our luggage from the boat.  (FYI - Be sure to budget for these private taxis, they're rather expen$ive!  This one from the train station was 88eu.  One from Burano to here is about 170eu, and one from here to the VCE airport is 160eu)   A staff member took us straight to check-in, where a nice young lady immediately checked us in, providing all the necessary information we needed and then a butler took us to our room.  We had a partial Grand Canal view room, which was a slight upgrade from the basic room.  The butler reviewed the entire property with us prior to taking us to the room, such as showing us their bar, restaurant, patio, quiet room, etc.  She then took us to our room which was very nicely furnished.  The bathroom was amazing, spacious, and had heated floors!  The shower was huge, with a seat and large bath sheets in the shower area hanging on towel warmers.  The bed was very comfy and the linens were perfect.   This property is located perfectly to see so much from it as well as be able to walk nearly anywhere on the island in about 20 minutes max.  Of course, they have their private large boat dock on the Grand Canal, where you can get a water taxi to take you anywhere you want also.  All the shopping you might want to do (Prada, Tiffany, Armani, etc) is a very quick few minutes walk away.   The staff were all very pleasant and helpful.  Their concierge service is 24x7 and they are a wealth of information.  They are busy, so fortunately there were always two at the counter, but plenty of others you could talk to if you had a question or a need.  The onsite restaurant and bar were excellent, and there are numerous other dining and drinking options within a short walking distance.   This was an amazing experience, one we'll definitely want to come back and enjoy again!

    Hotel Canal Grande - Breakfast on patio

    Hotel Canal Grande

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    - beautiful room with a canal view and GREAT AC. Really enjoyed the good water pressure and the…read moretravel shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel, too, after a long day sightseeing. - fantastic breakfast buffet with a beautiful view. Nothing can really beat this view! - very close to water bus station (3 min walk) and about 10 min walk from the train station. mobility note: the first bridge you need to cross to get to the hotel may be difficult if you have mobility concerns and/or have large luggage. The hotel can help arrange a porter for you - approx. €15 for 2 large bags. - very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Would absolutely stay here next time we're in Venice!

    We stayed here in Venice and it was an excellent find. It's less than 10 minutes walk from the…read morePiazzale Roma and only 2 from the closest water taxi station. When we arrived, we were shown to the room immediately after a brief introduction to the hotel and city. We were offered any advice we needed as well as access to concierge services gratis. The staff was welcoming and friendly as well. It's very comfortable. The room decor was elegant and the bed was wonderful after a long trip. Coffee and a welcome bottle of Prosecco were also waiting for us. The view is really, truly right on the canal. It's fantastic but surprisingly quiet at night, likely due to the excellent windows We took the water taxi to the San Marco Square then walked back and it was about a 30 minute walk with beautiful shops and restaurants almost the entire way. Final note, the breakfast was a very good value with a diverse selection and excellent coffee. We recommend this hotel wholeheartedly.

    The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice

    The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice

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    Maybe one of the best places in Venice for a happy hour cocktail or a post-dinner digestif, or both…read moreis the lobby bar in the Hotel Daneli. A beautiful bar in a soaring lobby wonderfully decorated if you go at Christmas time. Friendly fun service on a great bar.

    I stayed here a number of years ago for a weekend in February, right at the beginning of Carnival…read more I coordinated a weekend with a lovely woman I was seeing - see had meetings in Milan and I was going to Munich after this. At the time I was Starwood Platinum, and I booked a King room with a view of the canal. As we checked in - after the train ride from Milan, the long water Vaporetto ride, and the cold walk from the square - the staff was quite friendly as they informed us ... I had been upgraded to a suite with a terrace on the top floor! Right across the canal from the room was the Basilica, with the Lagoon behind it and Lido off in the distance. The furnature was pure classical period style and the terrace was larger than my next room in Munich. Unfortunately it was February so the Terrace was of little use and some of the hotel facilities were not open. But it was fabulous anyway. Now, my stay may not be typical, not everyone gets upgraded to a $2,500/night hotel room. The location is great - easy walking to just about any part of Venezia. The staff was friendly and helpful. Not sure about wifi and connectivity - when we were in the room we weren't surfing the internet.

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