Hotel Palazzo SternvsSplendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Palazzo Stern ranks slightly higher than Starhotels Splendid Venice. Hotel Palazzo Stern scores 80 with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Telegraph.
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."
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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
Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione
San Marco Mercerie, 760, 30124 Venice
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"With the Starhotel chain represented in every major Italian city, its Venice location is a whimsical warren for tour groups and leisure travelers." Full review
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A few single rooms await budgeteers, but these should be avoided by tall travelers.
Jetsetter
"Canalside 16th-century inn with contemporary rooms, a private jetty and a rooftop bar with showstopping views." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Starhotels Splendid Venice is an upscale property within a two-minute walk of the Piazza San Marco." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set amid designer boutiques and canals packed with crooning gondoliers, the Splendid Venice is perfect for those seeking a perch at the centre of the action." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Splendid Venice can trace its roots all the way to the 16th century, when part of it formed the Black Hat Inn. You can still see bits of the hotel's humble beginnings today—the lobby,..." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The 165 rooms are hardly an afterthought, of course, marrying tasteful pastels and velvet accents with oak flooring for a timelessly luxurious appeal. House amenities abound." Full review