The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, VenicevsJW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Both The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel and JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa are praised by professional travelers. On balance, The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at #2 in Venice with positive reviews from 15 reviews including Oyster, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice 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
Oyster
Luxury
"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
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