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Hotel Palazzo SternvsHotel Ai Reali di Venezia
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Palazzo Stern ranks slightly better than Hotel Ai Reali di Venezia. Hotel Palazzo Stern comes in at #35 in Venice with recommendations from 7 publications such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Star Service.
Hotel Palazzo Stern
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Independent
Travel + Leisure
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Hotel Ai Reali di Venezia Star Service Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide The Telegraph
Castello, Campo della Fava 5527, 30122 Venice
From $294/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "In a restored 17th-century palazzo, with top-tier rooms providing lovely canal views, travelers in search of a central base will be hard-pressed to pin down a location more convenient than this one." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A 32-room boutique in a restored 17th century palazzo, Hotel Ai Reali is located in the heart of Venice halfway between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The hotel is centrally located only a few minutes by foot both from the Rialto Bridge and the Piazza San Marco." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"With rooms featuring Venetian-style furnishings (heavy drapes, antiques, Murano chandeliers), Ai Reali offers a real destination-driven experience." Full review
