Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal GrandevsCorte Di Gabriela
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande ranks marginally higher than Corte Di Gabriela. Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande comes in at 82 with approval from 9 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande
San Polo 2765, 30125 Venice
From $301/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This former family palazzo from 1569 on the Grand Canal is part of the new generation of intimate guesthouses that are giving travelers an alternative to the usual grande dame hotel."
Fodor's
"It is unusual to discover black marble, matte lacquer, indirect lighting, and 1940s design perfectly ensconced in a 16th-century Venetian palace." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Not your grandmother’s Grand Canal getaway, the Palazzo Barbarigo is Venice’s splashiest design hotel." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Directly on the Grand Canal, the 18-room Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande has wonderful water views and a lush, dramatic style characterized by black marble and thick red velvet." Full review
Jetsetter
"Venetian architecture meets cutting-edge design at this romantic palazzo with stunning Grand Canal views." Full review
Gayot
"Brooding, moody Art Deco interiors set the sexy tone at this boutique hotel right on the Grand Canal."
Travel + Leisure
"All the rooms at this superb hotel have canal views—whether of the Grand Canal or the Rio di San Polo tributary running into it." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This hotel is attractive and well-run with a nice canal-side bar." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 18-bedroom property now houses a cheeky boudoir design with velvet curtains, feathered bedside lamps, massive mirrors, and seductive chaise longues." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Brooding, chic and seductive, Barbarigo delivers 18 plush guestrooms combining modern elegance and intrigue – think dark, contemporary furniture, sumptuous velvets, feathered lamps and the odd fainting couch" Full review
Corte Di Gabriela
Calle Avvocati 3836 S. Marco, 30124 Venice
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"A chic residence that blends modern polish with historical touches... one of the best upscale choices in the neighborhood,." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The views are undeniably romantic, and the atmosphere sophisticated." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This 10-room four-star boutique provides a refreshing alternative, juxtaposing serious design pieces, vivid colours
and industrial-chic materials against exposed beams." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The vibe here is warm, grown-up, and welcoming, and breakfast is simply superb." Full review
Frommer's
"This gorgeous boutique hotel just a short walk from Piazza San Marco combines contemporary design and classical Venetian style—ceiling murals, marble pillars, and exposed brick blend" Full review
Michelin Guide
"It plays with Venetian tropes to create an atmosphere of design-hotel chic, offering a luxurious experience...the views are undeniably romantic" Full review