Hotel Palazzo SternvsHotel American Dinesen
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, Hotel American Dinesen ranks marginally better than Hotel Palazzo Stern. Hotel American Dinesen scores 81 with positive reviews from 7 publications like Rough Guide, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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."
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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 American Dinesen
Via San Vio 628, Dorsoduro District, 30123 Venice
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Nicely located, well-refurbished and welcoming... with some rooms overlooking the Rio di San Vio."
Time Out
"The pleasant American is a well-run and popular hotel with friendly service. Set on the delightful rio di San Vio, its generally spacious rooms are decorated in antique Venetian style." Full review
Star Service
"Fronting a small, quiet canal, near the larger, modern Ca Pisani, this practical but engaging Venetian secret is an easy walk from the Accademia Bridge and its vaporetto stop." Full review
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A few units combine balconies and canal views, with 110 and 210 worth requesting, the former for its canal-side balcony, the latter for its spacious sitting area.
Fodor's
"The exceptional service here will help you feel at home in spacious guest rooms furnished in Venetian brocade fabrics with lacquered Venetian-style furniture." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This three-star hotel has an old-style, family feel. Its geranium-filled window boxes are a landmark along the pretty San Vio canal in Dorsoduro." Full review
Frommer's
"This 17th-century Venetian town house offers elegant rooms decorated in a classical Venetian style, with all the usual modern amenities...cheaper, modern “dependence rooms” are located in the annex" Full review