Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal GrandevsHotel Danieli, Venice
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande. Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at #8 in Venice with positive reviews from 12 publications such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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
Hotel Danieli, Venice Show All Reviews
Castello, 4196, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30122 Venice
From $365/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"One of the most sumptuous hotels in Venice since 1822." Full review
Concierge
"The view from the roof terrace across the Bacino di San Marco to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is stunning."
Insight Guides
"The splendid Gothic foyer is an attraction in itself, and the older rooms are very plush, although the modern extension is devoid of charm."
Fodor's
"This fabled and meticulously maintained monument of Venetian history sets the standard for premium luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Trio of buildings (including a 14th-century palazzo) on the water's edge near the Bridge of Sighs, with new rooms designed by Jacques Garcia." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Danieli is the epitome of luxury. It was the palace of the Dandolo family and has strong literary and musical connections."
Rough Guide
"No longer the most expensive hotel in Venice, but no other place can compete with the glamour of the Danieli."
Time Out
"Whether or not you're staying at this Venetian classic, twirl through the revolving door to gawp at the magnificent reception hall." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The gilded lobby, with its Murano glass chandeliers, pink marble columns, and stained-glass windows, sets the opulent tone throughout." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star grande dame of Venice’s iconic waterfront offers traditional luxury and a taste of 14th-century grandeur, plus a rooftop dining terrace with superb views of the lagoon." Full review