“Former 15th Century Doge's palace turned beautiful hotel for all. Classically styled rooms have views to die for and spectacular marble bathrooms. Tradition and elegance meet at the fine dining restaurant, with seating over the main canal. A romantic hotel with a great location. ”

Hotel review

Of the three great hotels in Venice – the Danieli, the Cipriani and the Gritti – this is our favourite, and the one which most closely reflects the incomparable beauty of Venice. Of the eight exquisite Canal View suites, our favourite is the Hemingway, in restful shades of pale green. Service is immaculate and the atmosphere patrician, yet friendly. And, as Somerset Maugham pointed out, there are few greater pleasures than taking a drink on the terrace at sunset, the Salute opposite bathed in lovely colour.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Designer Shopping

    • Just minutes from Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Venice's premier luxury shopping street, packed with designer boutiques
  • Honeymoons

    • Magnificant suites with hand-blown chandeliers, fine fabrics and balconies overlooking Santa Maria della Salute
  • Museums

    • Directly opposite the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, home to the famed Guggenheim Museum
  • Literary

    • Hemingway and Somerset Maugham stayed here, amongst others.
  • Other Activities

    • Head down the road to Gallerie dell’Accademia to get a glimpse of some of Venice's most prized artworks
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Sit out on the terrace sipping on head barman Cristiano Luciano's balsamic Martini or Dama Bianca coffee
  • Views

    • Overlooking one of Venice's most famed churches, Santa Maria della Salute
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Some of the suites have the added benefit of a private balcony
  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby San Marco district is perfect for exploring by foot
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting services are available
  • Pet friendly

    • Charges apply
  • Opulent

  • Downtown

  • Conference facilities

  • Gourmet

  • Family Suites

  • Romantic

  • Good wine list

  • Full of character

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • 5* Luxury

  • Spa

  • Grand Hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Landmark

  • Historic

  • Antiques

  • Traditional

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

Facilities

  • Rooms

    82 rooms in this hotel
  • Views

    Overlooking one of Venice's most famed churches, Santa Maria della Salute
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Some of the suites have the added benefit of a private balcony
  • Bar

    Watch the sun dip behind the Salute church
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting services are available
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge applies
  • Pet friendly

    Charges apply
  • Meeting Room

  • Conference facilities

  • Safe

  • Family Suites

  • Car not required

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • Good wine list

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Business Centre

Activities

  • Designer Shopping

    • Just minutes from Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Venice's premier luxury shopping street, packed with designer boutiques
  • Museums

    • Directly opposite the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, home to the famed Guggenheim Museum
  • Other Activities

    • Head down the road to Gallerie dell’Accademia to get a glimpse of some of Venice's most prized artworks
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Sit out on the terrace sipping on head barman Cristiano Luciano's balsamic Martini or Dama Bianca coffee
  • Sights nearby

    • Nearby San Marco district is perfect for exploring by foot

Map & Location

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Gritti Palace

"On the most eye-catching stretch of the Grand Canal, looking across the water to Santa Maria della Salute, one of Venice’s greatest churches, and to the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, home to the Guggenheim Museum."

Originally published by The Telegraph

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