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Hotel Palazzo AbadessavsHotel Palazzo Stern
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Palazzo Abadessa scores slightly higher than Hotel Palazzo Stern. Hotel Palazzo Abadessa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 9 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Time Out.
Hotel Palazzo Abadessa
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Calle Priuli, Cannaregio 4011, 30131 Venice
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
"Perhaps most inviting of all, after a hard day's sightseeing, is the palazzo's gorgeous walled garden, with its centuries-old trees and shady walks."
"At this late-16th-century palazzo, you can experience gracious hospitality, a luxurious atmosphere, and unusually spacious guest rooms." Full review
"The garden is the first thing that strikes you on arriving at this beautifully restored palazzo."
"This gorgeous residenza d’epoca is a meticulously restored palazzo behind the church of Santa Sofia."
"A beautiful shady walled garden is laid out in front of this privately owned 16th-century palazzo." Full review
"In a 16th-century palazzo behind the Ca' d'Oro, it's every bit as fancy as the Grand Canal hotels, but thanks to its location, on a secondary canal, costs less." Full review
8.0
"Lovingly restored, the 13 rooms and suites have superb antique furniture, brocade-covered walls, and ornate Murano glass chandeliers." Full review
Upscale
"Occupying a former 16th-century residential palace on a canal (with a private dock), this charming upscale hotel features beautiful, decadently decorated interiors with definite wow factor." Full review
Top choice
"Evenings seem enchanted in this opulent 1540 palazzo, where staff fluff pillows, ply guests with prosecco, arrange water taxis to the opera and plot irresistible marriage proposals" Full review
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
"It's not often that a stylish but also relatively affordable new hotel opens right on the Grand Canal."
"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
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
"Built in the early 20th century in eclectic pastiche style, Palazzo Stern is now home to this elegant hotel." Full review
"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
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
"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
"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
"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