Palazzina GrassivsAman Venice
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Palazzina scores marginally higher than Aman Venice. Palazzina comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 8 sources including Afar Magazine, Star Service and Jetsetter.
Palazzina Grassi
Sestiere San Marco 3247, 30124 Venice
From $302/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"In the serene Accademia neighborhood... the 26-room Palazzina Grassi has a superb collection of Modernist glass from Murano masters in a sparkling space designed by Philippe Starck." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"An aristocratic fifteenth-century palazzo on the Grand Canal is the canvas for Philippe Starck’s first Italian design hotel." Full review
Star Service
"Traditionalists beware: This chic, civilized gem is primed for fans of modernist guru Philippe Starck's familiar brand of high-style hijinx." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A small and quiet property in a great location -- all the main tourist spots in Venice are within walking distance, as are a good variety of shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter
"An opulent Venetian palace on the Grand Canal reinvented by French style guru Philippe Starck." Full review
Fodor's
"Modern design fans may swoon at the sight of this Philippe Starck-designed hotel, which sits next to contemporary art museum Palazzo Grassi—perfect for soaking up lots of style in one go." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The beds, dressed in white linens, have oversized mirrors as headboards, and the custom nightstand lamps have a simple black mask design, a nod to the famous Carnevale." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sitting smack-dab on the Grand Canal, Palazzina G hotel plays its location to its fullest advantage as a sensual Phillipe Starck creation with avant-garde rooms that overlook Venice's rooftops." Full review
Independent
"The closest Venice gets to a W hotel are these Philippe Starck-designed digs in a 16th-century little palazzo (“palazzino”) next to art gallery Palazzo Grassi"
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Michelin Guide
"It’s a classic Venetian palazzo filtered through the mind of a dedicated anti-classicist, and the result was always going to be memorable." Full review
Aman Venice Show All Reviews
Calls Tiepolo 1364, Venice
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Aman remains seated in the throne at the court of luxury hotels here and around the globe." Full review
Wallpaper
"Located in one of the city’s oldest quarters, San Polo, the Canal Grande is the luxury group’s fifth and probably most sumptuous Mediterranean property." Full review
Gayot
"The Aman Canal Grande Venice celebrates its heritage with stunning preserved architecture and a prime location in a historic palazzo situated on one of Venice's most prestigious waterways."
Condé Nast Traveler
84.9
"The resulting Aman Canal Grande is a model of contemporary style (though the slightly anodyne perfection might leave you a bit cold)." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Lavish Rococo rooms – with silk-draped walls, gilded stucco ceilings and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo frescoes – canal views and spot-on service turn any romantic minibreak into a fairy-tale." Full review
Hideaway Report
98.0
"Sumptuous hotel in spectacular renovated 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal." Full review
Fodor's
"Aman Venice caters to luxury-seekers who want personalized service with a sense of discrete extravagance—and, of course, those killer Grand Canal views. " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Contemporary furnishings mix with sumptuous chandeliers and burnished mirrors in the 24 ultra-luxe suites." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Venice is full of
hotels that once were palaces, but Aman Venice is the only one on the Grand
Canal that boasts a water-facing garden." Full review
Time Out
"George and Amal Clooney spent their wedding night at this ultra-luxurious 1500s palace hotel on the Grand Canal, so it’s probably safe to assume that it’s fancy enough for the rest of us." Full review