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Metropole Hotel VeneziavsHotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Metropole Hotel scores slightly higher than Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande. Metropole Hotel is ranked #13 in Venice with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
Metropole Hotel Venezia
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's
Time Out
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Riva Degli Schiavoni 4149, 30122 Venice
From $468/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Atmosphere prevails in this labyrinth of intimate, opulent spaces featuring classic Venetian decor combined with exotic Eastern influences." Full review
Star Service "In one of Venice's busiest and most scenic locations, this property fronts the promenade along the Grand Canal, just beyond St. Mark's Square.
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Frommer's "The quirky palazzo that has evolved from that church building is now a member of the Romantik hotel association -- and aptly so." Full review
Time Out "Of all the grand hotels that crowd this part of the riva, the Metropole is arguably the most characterful." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Oriental-tinged Metropole is a five-star hotel on the prestigious but congested lagoon-facing riva degli Schiavoni promenade." Full review
Jetsetter "A chic boutique stay in a historic palazzo near St. Mark’s Square, with a Michelin-starred restaurant – includes breakfast and a welcome gift." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Steeped in rich history, Hotel Metropole Venice is every inch a baroque ideal of the Italian city and its famous grand canals." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Metropole Hotel is a centrally located upscale property overlooking the Venetian Lagoon." Full review
Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande
Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet Oyster Jetsetter
Gayot
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
