Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal GrandevsJW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande ranks marginally higher than JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 9 reviews such as Concierge, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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
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