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Palazzina GrassivsLa Villeggiatura
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Palazzina ranks slightly better than La Villeggiatura. Palazzina scores 80 with accolades from 8 publications like Oyster, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Palazzina Grassi
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
Independent
Michelin Guide
Sestiere San Marco 3247, 30124 Venice
From $302/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "In the serene Accademia neighborhood... the 26-room Palazzina Grassi has a superb collection of Modernist glass from Murano masters in a sparkling space designed by Philippe Starck." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"An aristocratic fifteenth-century palazzo on the Grand Canal is the canvas for Philippe Starck’s first Italian design hotel." Full review
Star Service "Traditionalists beware: This chic, civilized gem is primed for fans of modernist guru Philippe Starck's familiar brand of high-style hijinx." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A small and quiet property in a great location -- all the main tourist spots in Venice are within walking distance, as are a good variety of shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "An opulent Venetian palace on the Grand Canal reinvented by French style guru Philippe Starck." Full review
Fodor's "Modern design fans may swoon at the sight of this Philippe Starck-designed hotel, which sits next to contemporary art museum Palazzo Grassi—perfect for soaking up lots of style in one go." Full review
Afar Magazine "The beds, dressed in white linens, have oversized mirrors as headboards, and the custom nightstand lamps have a simple black mask design, a nod to the famous Carnevale." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Sitting smack-dab on the Grand Canal, Palazzina G hotel plays its location to its fullest advantage as a sensual Phillipe Starck creation with avant-garde rooms that overlook Venice's rooftops." Full review
Independent "The closest Venice gets to a W hotel are these Philippe Starck-designed digs in a 16th-century little palazzo (“palazzino”) next to art gallery Palazzo Grassi"
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Michelin Guide "It’s a classic Venetian palazzo filtered through the mind of a dedicated anti-classicist, and the result was always going to be memorable." Full review
La Villeggiatura
Concierge Fodor's
Time Out
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
San Polo-Calle dei Botteri 1569, 30125 Venice
From $198/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Breakfast included
Concierge "On a busy calle in the San Polo district, this six-room charmer is one of the most attractive of a crop of new Venetian B&Bs."
Fodor's "If eclectic Venetian charm is what you seek, this luminous residence offers six individually decorated rooms, each with its own original, theatrically themed fresco by a local artist." Full review
Time Out "A scruffy entranceway and a steep climb (there's no lift) lead to Francesca Adilardi's charming third-floor apartment, which has six tastefully decorated bedrooms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A short hop from the Rialto markets, in an area buzzing with restaurants and residential activity, the six-room La Villeggiatura is an elegant home-from-home kind of place." Full review
Lonely Planet "Barbara and Francesca’s ebullient personalities are on display in this charming B&B where six large, light-filled rooms are decorated with verve around different opera themes." Full review
