Hotel Palazzo AbadessavsOltre Il Giardino
Both Hotel Palazzo Abadessa and Oltre Il Giardino are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Palazzo Abadessa scores marginally better than Oltre Il Giardino. Hotel Palazzo Abadessa is ranked #14 in Venice with praise from 9 reviewers including The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Time Out.
Hotel Palazzo Abadessa
Calle Priuli, Cannaregio 4011, 30131 Venice
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Concierge
"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."
Fodor's
"At this late-16th-century palazzo, you can experience gracious hospitality, a luxurious atmosphere, and unusually spacious guest rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The garden is the first thing that strikes you on arriving at this beautifully restored palazzo."
Rough Guide
"This gorgeous residenza d’epoca is a meticulously restored palazzo behind the church of Santa Sofia."
Time Out
"A beautiful shady walled garden is laid out in front of this privately owned 16th-century palazzo." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"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
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lovingly restored, the 13 rooms and suites have superb antique furniture, brocade-covered walls, and ornate Murano glass chandeliers." Full review
Oyster
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
Lonely Planet
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
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