Hotel Palazzo SternvsJW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa scores slightly better than Hotel Palazzo Stern. JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is ranked #24 in Venice with praise from 9 sources including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Palazzo Stern
Dorsoduro 2792-2794/A-2792/B, 30123 Venice
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"It's not often that a stylish but also relatively affordable new hotel opens right on the Grand Canal."
Fodor's
"From the rooftop terrace—which has a Jacuzzi—you get a classic Venetian view: over the city's roofs to the Campanile and even to the Dolomites on a clear day." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The boutique Hotel Palazzo Stern is housed in a restored historic building on the Grand Canal, with sections dating back to the 15th century." Full review
Time Out
"Built in the early 20th century in eclectic pastiche style, Palazzo Stern is now home to this elegant hotel." Full review
Star Service
"Its somewhat isolated locale is an asset, and its stunning terrace will please anyone who has ever dreamed of lounging beside Venice's most famous waterway with a cocktail in their possession." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Most hotels with Grand Canal-side terraces come with five-star price tags. Palazzo Stern is the exception, mixing boutique charm with a superb location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A smart hotel overlooking the Giudecca Canal, with a variety of rooms from family-size to suites with a jacuzzi on the balcony." Full review
Independent
"The bedrooms themselves won’t win many design awards, they’re typical old-school Italian four-star but the house itself is a gem, with a grand lobby, staircase, and rooftop hot tub."
Venice hotels: 5-star luxury, budget stays and canal views
December 14, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"Ride the number 1 vaporetto along the Grand Canal and you'll notice this pretty, locally-run hotel with its lovely little garden right beside the Ca' Rezzonico stop"
Venice Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
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