Hotel Monaco & Grand CanalvsOltre Il Giardino
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal scores slightly better than Oltre Il Giardino. Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal comes in at 85 with recommendations from 12 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal Show All Reviews
San Marco 1332, 30124 Venice
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"You won't get a more choice location: right on the Grand Canal, across from Harry's Bar, 1 long block from St. Mark's Square." Full review
Concierge
"The Benetton family acquired this 99-room hotel eight years ago and have since incorporated three adjacent buildings."
Insight Guides
"Revamped with a contemporary twist: a glass-roofed lobby now forms part of the Ridotto, a private casino that was once the haunt of Casanova."
Lonely Planet
"Venice’s favourite ridotto (gaming hall) circa 1648 is now a solid bet for a glamorous stay along the Grand Canal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"17th-century pedigreed palazzo at the mouth of the Grand Canal, with sweeping views of San Giorgio Island. Articles Hotel Couture from Christian Lacroix." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Incorporating the carefully restored Ridotto theatre, this elegant hotel also has a renowned restaurant on the Grand Canal."
Rough Guide
"The ground-floor rooms on the waterfront side of this famous and gorgeous four-star hotel look over to the Salute and are kitted out in traditional Venetian style."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Benetton family acquired this 100-room Venice hotel in the 1990s, and have since incorporated three adjacent buildings." Full review
Time Out
"The lobby and bar area is a fussy mix of classic and modern, the rooms in the main building are untouched by the design revolution, while those on the Grand Canal are ultra-traditional Venetian." Full review
Star Service
"Situated in a sensational location one narrow cobblestoned path south of Piazza San Marco, cantilevered over the Grand Canal, this is one of the larger, more popular hotels here." Full review
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Be sure to book a rate with breakfast included or be prepared to pay around US$50.
Oltre Il Giardino
Oltre Il Giardino San Polo, 2542 Venezia Italy
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
Concierge
"This charming boutique hotel concealed behind a high gate near the Frari basilica is a true home from home."
Lonely Planet
"Live the design-magazine dream in this garden villa brimming with historic charm and modern comforts." Full review
Rough Guide
"This tranquil villa, formerly owned – briefly – by Alma Mahler, has been converted into an immensely stylish six-room hotel."
Oyster
Upscale
"All of the comfortable rooms blend classic and modern touches and overlook a serene garden which is a rare find in Venice." Full review
Time Out
"Mother and son Alessandra Zambelli and Lorenzo Muner welcome guests to their stylish yet homely hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"Airy, individually decorated guest rooms face a large garden, an oasis of peace (especially in high season)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With just six simple, stylish rooms tucked away behind the Frari church, furnishings are tasteful, and the peaceful garden dominates the landscape and grounds." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"More country house than Venetian palazzo and boasts that Venetian rarity: a garden. Décor is comfortable-contemporary, with great beds and lovely views over the greenery." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It looks like a country villa, and its windows and doors open onto a lovely patch of exuberant greenery." Full review