Hotel Palazzo SternvsCorte Di Gabriela
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Corte Di Gabriela scores marginally better than Hotel Palazzo Stern. Corte Di Gabriela comes in at 81 with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Hotel Palazzo Stern
Dorsoduro 2792-2794/A-2792/B, 30123 Venice
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"It's not often that a stylish but also relatively affordable new hotel opens right on the Grand Canal."
Fodor's
"From the rooftop terrace—which has a Jacuzzi—you get a classic Venetian view: over the city's roofs to the Campanile and even to the Dolomites on a clear day." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The boutique Hotel Palazzo Stern is housed in a restored historic building on the Grand Canal, with sections dating back to the 15th century." Full review
Time Out
"Built in the early 20th century in eclectic pastiche style, Palazzo Stern is now home to this elegant hotel." Full review
Star Service
"Its somewhat isolated locale is an asset, and its stunning terrace will please anyone who has ever dreamed of lounging beside Venice's most famous waterway with a cocktail in their possession." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Most hotels with Grand Canal-side terraces come with five-star price tags. Palazzo Stern is the exception, mixing boutique charm with a superb location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A smart hotel overlooking the Giudecca Canal, with a variety of rooms from family-size to suites with a jacuzzi on the balcony." Full review
Independent
"The bedrooms themselves won’t win many design awards, they’re typical old-school Italian four-star but the house itself is a gem, with a grand lobby, staircase, and rooftop hot tub."
Venice hotels: 5-star luxury, budget stays and canal views
December 14, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"Ride the number 1 vaporetto along the Grand Canal and you'll notice this pretty, locally-run hotel with its lovely little garden right beside the Ca' Rezzonico stop"
Venice Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
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