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The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, VenicevsForesteria Valdese Venezia
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Foresteria Valdese Venezia. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at 94 with recommendations from 13 sources including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Jetsetter
Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, 30124 Venice
From $1,639/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "If you're going for luxury status and the classiest hotel on the Grand Canal, the Gritti has been it for decades." Full review
Concierge "Built on the Grand Canal in 1525 for then-doge Andrea Gritti, this magnificent palazzo has lost none of its pomp and ceremony."
Insight Guides "The 15th-century Gritti, decorated with Murano-glass chandeliers and 16th-century damask furnishings, is perhaps the most legendary Venetian hotel and has a price tag to match."
Fodor's "The Gritti Palace represents aristocratic Venetian living at its best, complete with hand-blown chandeliers, sumptuous textiles, and sweeping canal views." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"Starwood’s Luxury Collection pulled out all the stops to renovate Venice’s legendary hotel on the Grand Canal, with an estimated price tag of $55 million." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Ernest Hemingway described this sumptuous 15th-century palace as “the best hotel in a city of great hotels”."
Time Out "There's a studied air of old-world charm and nobility about this 15th-century palazzo. Refined and opulent, adorned with antiques and fresh flowers, each room is uniquely decorated." Full review
Jetsetter "Renovated Venetian Baroque Grand Canal stunner with an impressive art collection and culinary academy." Full review
OysterLuxury
"82 rooms reflect hundreds of years of Venetian history, style, and culture, while Acqua di Parma toiletries, free Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, and flat-screen TVs keep rooms modern." Full review
Afar Magazine "Amid the numerous updates, classic details remain—Murano glass chandeliers, the original gold-trimmed ceilings, and marble tiled floors." Full review
Foresteria Valdese Venezia Frommer's DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Let's Go
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Sestiere Castello, 5170 Venezia VE Italy
From $52/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "Those lucky enough to get a room at this weathered, though elegant, 16th-century palazzo will find simple accommodations in a charming foresteria." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Run by the Waldensian and Methodist community, it offers dormitory accommodation as well as cosy private guest rooms, several of which are en suite."
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Remember to book well ahead to get a room in the welcoming Foresteria Valdese.
Rough Guide "Run by Waldensians, this hostel is installed in a wonderful palazzo at the end of Calle Lunga S. Maria Formosa."
Michelin Guide "Pleasant rooms, some with frescoes or canal views."
Let's Go "One of few places in Venice offering dorms, Foresteria is run by a Protestant church and is an oasis of value." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This hostel, run by the Waldensian Church, is set in a lovely 18th-century palazzo in a quiet but central location." Full review
Lonely Planet "Holy hostel: this rambling palace retreat owned by the Waldensian church has 1st-floor guest rooms with 18th-century frescoes by Bevilacqua, and canal views one floor up." Full review
