Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido ResortvsJW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa scores 82 with accolades from 9 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Wallpaper and The Telegraph.
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
Lungomare Marconi, 41, 30126 Lido di Venezia
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Excelsior is the first place most celebs phone for film festival or Biennale accommodations." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 178-room Hotel Excelsior, on the Venetian island of Lido, first opened in 1908, and has remained one of Italy’s top-notch luxury hotels for more than a century." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxury and flamboyance are combined at this superb historic beachfront hotel, where the cabanas are styled like Arab tents."
Fodor's
"No longer a haunt of the noble and famous of the dolce vita days... the hotel nonetheless offers the same panache, luxury, and space as ever." Full review
Jetsetter
"A historic five-star hotel on the golden sands of the Venice Lido, with breakfast and lovely extras." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of the classic luxury hotels of Venice; the Excelsior mixes grandeur with a touch of the exotic. " Full review
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Isola Delle Rose | Laguna Di San Marco, 30124 Venice, Italy
From $348/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Wallpaper
"Appears like a floating slice of countryside, with all of its 20 buildings – which comprise a luxury hotel, private villas, and a spa and wellness centre – surrounded by a lush park of green grass." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Tucked away on peaceful Isola delle Rose—but just a 20-minute boat ride from bustling St. Mark’s Square—the JW Marriott offers a respite from Venice’s tourist swell." Full review
Jetsetter
"All-out romance on a private Venetian island, including breakfast, dining and spa discounts, and welcome extras." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With its 16 acres of olive groves, lush gardens, you (and the kids!) will be happy to stay island-bound for days." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Set on a green and leafy 16-hectare island in the lagoon, 20 minutes from St Mark’s by courtesy launch, it’s a little far for intensive Venice-visiting but perfect as a haven from the crowds." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Tucked away on the private Isola delle Rose, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa will take your Italian getaway to the next level." Full review
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For the Kids
• The Venice hotel has a dedicated recreation team to make sure the little ones are entertained with daily indoor and outdoor activities.
Oyster
Luxury
"Set on its own private island, south of Venice's center, the luxury JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa pulls out all the stops." Full review
Fodor's
"Set on an exclusive island called Isole Delle Rose, the JW Marriott is a 20-minute boat ride from Venice." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set on a 16-hectare private island, 20 minutes from St Mark’s square, the Marriott’s Venetian hotel is a bucolic haven in the lagoon." Full review
Michelin Guide
"An impressively contemporary luxury boutique hotel, and one with all the bells and whistles: a day spa, a couple of swimming pools, four restaurants, and a cooking academy." Full review