Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal GrandevsPensione Guerrato
Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande and Pensione Guerrato are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande scores slightly higher than Pensione Guerrato. Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Concierge.
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
Pensione Guerrato
Calle drio la Scimia 240/a, Rialto, 30125 Venice
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"This welcoming, family-run pensione is housed in one of oldest palaces located in one of the oldest parts of the city."
DK Eyewitness
"This old-fashioned, former osteria (tavern) claims it was established in 1288. The rooms are charming and comfortable, although some share bath facilities."
Oyster
Budget
"Rooms are homey and charming... what this hotel does provide, is free breakfast and an exceptional location." Full review
Let's Go
"Located in an 800-year-old palazzo just steps from the Rialto Bridge, Pensione Guerrato’s palatial halls lead to reasonably sized rooms that tend toward comfort rather than fussiness." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Perhaps a bit of a cheapo splurge, the lovingly-run Guerrato offers 20 spotless rooms furnished with antiques and curiosities from far-flung travels." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are simply but classically furnished, with wood floors, exposed beams, air conditioning and private bathrooms—some rooms still contain original frescos, possibly dating from the medieval inn." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A prime Rialto Market location amid gourmet bacari makes Pensione Guerrato the Holy Grail for visiting foodies, and newly restored apartments are equipped with kitchens." Full review