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Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal GrandevsThe Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks significantly higher than Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks #2 in Venice with positive reviews from 15 publications like Oyster, Time Out and Afar Magazine.
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
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Frommer's Concierge
Insight Guides Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out Jetsetter Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, 30124 Venice
From $1,639/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "If you're going for luxury status and the classiest hotel on the Grand Canal, the Gritti has been it for decades." Full review
Concierge "Built on the Grand Canal in 1525 for then-doge Andrea Gritti, this magnificent palazzo has lost none of its pomp and ceremony."
Insight Guides "The 15th-century Gritti, decorated with Murano-glass chandeliers and 16th-century damask furnishings, is perhaps the most legendary Venetian hotel and has a price tag to match."
Fodor's "The Gritti Palace represents aristocratic Venetian living at its best, complete with hand-blown chandeliers, sumptuous textiles, and sweeping canal views." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"Starwood’s Luxury Collection pulled out all the stops to renovate Venice’s legendary hotel on the Grand Canal, with an estimated price tag of $55 million." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Ernest Hemingway described this sumptuous 15th-century palace as “the best hotel in a city of great hotels”."
Time Out "There's a studied air of old-world charm and nobility about this 15th-century palazzo. Refined and opulent, adorned with antiques and fresh flowers, each room is uniquely decorated." Full review
Jetsetter "Renovated Venetian Baroque Grand Canal stunner with an impressive art collection and culinary academy." Full review
OysterLuxury
"82 rooms reflect hundreds of years of Venetian history, style, and culture, while Acqua di Parma toiletries, free Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, and flat-screen TVs keep rooms modern." Full review
Afar Magazine "Amid the numerous updates, classic details remain—Murano glass chandeliers, the original gold-trimmed ceilings, and marble tiled floors." Full review
