Metropole Hotel VeneziavsAl Ponte Antico Hotel
Both Al Ponte Antico Hotel and Metropole Hotel are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Al Ponte Antico Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Metropole Hotel. Al Ponte Antico Hotel ranks #4 in Venice with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Frommer's.
Metropole Hotel Venezia
Riva Degli Schiavoni 4149, 30122 Venice
From $468/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Atmosphere prevails in this labyrinth of intimate, opulent spaces featuring classic Venetian decor combined with exotic Eastern influences." Full review
Star Service
"In one of Venice's busiest and most scenic locations, this property fronts the promenade along the Grand Canal, just beyond St. Mark's Square.
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Frommer's
"The quirky palazzo that has evolved from that church building is now a member of the Romantik hotel association -- and aptly so." Full review
Time Out
"Of all the grand hotels that crowd this part of the riva, the Metropole is arguably the most characterful." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Oriental-tinged Metropole is a five-star hotel on the prestigious but congested lagoon-facing riva degli Schiavoni promenade." Full review
Jetsetter
"A chic boutique stay in a historic palazzo near St. Mark’s Square, with a Michelin-starred restaurant – includes breakfast and a welcome gift." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Steeped in rich history, Hotel Metropole Venice is every inch a baroque ideal of the Italian city and its famous grand canals." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Metropole Hotel is a centrally located upscale property overlooking the Venetian Lagoon." Full review
Al Ponte Antico Hotel
Cannaregio 5768, Calle dell'Aseo, 30131 Venezia Italy
From $273/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Al Ponte Antico has taken the traditional Venetian hotel design idiom and run with it to create a baroque extravaganza."
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You'll need to book well ahead to secure one of the seven rooms or suites in this extremely popular hotel.
Fodor's
"This 16th-century palace inn has lined its Gothic windows with tiny white lights, creating an inviting glow that's emblematic of the hospitality and sumptuous surroundings that await you inside." Full review
Rough Guide
"This extremely plush four-star residenza, a few metres upstream of the Rialto Bridge, is one of the best small hotels in the city."
Time Out
"In a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, with views over the Rialto bridge, Al Ponte Antico's exquisite little balcony overlooks the water, as do some doubles and suites." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Guests get plenty of personal attention at this intimate, family-managed property, and the free breakfast includes homemade pastries, crepes, eggs, fruit, and cold cuts." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A smiling host greets you at the padded, golden reception desk and whisks you up large, unabashedly lavish rooms with enough gilt to satisfy Louis XIV." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A joyful pastiche of Venetian style both in its bedrooms...and in the central living room which gives on to a delightful balcony with a view over the Grand Canal and bridge." Full review
Afar Magazine
"We've stayed at the Hotel Al Ponte Antico now three times, and love it for the staff and location but the highlight is the patio: sitting out and having cappuccini in the morning and wine at sunset." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Once you recover from the surprise that staff magically knows your first name from the moment you arrive, you’ll be bowled over by the décor." Full review
Frommer's
"Yes it’s expensive, but this is one of the most exclusive hotels in Venice, steps from the Rialto Bridge, with a private wharf on the Grand Canal—to indulge your James Bond fantasy, look no further" Full review