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Metropole Hotel VeneziavsPensione Accademia - Villa Maravege
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege ranks marginally better than Metropole Hotel. Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege is ranked #9 in Venice with praise from 10 publications such as Star Service, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Metropole Hotel Venezia
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's
Time Out
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Riva Degli Schiavoni 4149, 30122 Venice
From $468/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Atmosphere prevails in this labyrinth of intimate, opulent spaces featuring classic Venetian decor combined with exotic Eastern influences." Full review
Star Service "In one of Venice's busiest and most scenic locations, this property fronts the promenade along the Grand Canal, just beyond St. Mark's Square.
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Frommer's "The quirky palazzo that has evolved from that church building is now a member of the Romantik hotel association -- and aptly so." Full review
Time Out "Of all the grand hotels that crowd this part of the riva, the Metropole is arguably the most characterful." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Oriental-tinged Metropole is a five-star hotel on the prestigious but congested lagoon-facing riva degli Schiavoni promenade." Full review
Jetsetter "A chic boutique stay in a historic palazzo near St. Mark’s Square, with a Michelin-starred restaurant – includes breakfast and a welcome gift." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Steeped in rich history, Hotel Metropole Venice is every inch a baroque ideal of the Italian city and its famous grand canals." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Metropole Hotel is a centrally located upscale property overlooking the Venetian Lagoon." Full review
Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service The Telegraph Oyster
Lonely Planet
Dorsoduro 1058, 30123 Venice
From $138/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "You'll have to reserve far in advance to get any room here, let alone one overlooking the breakfast garden, which is snuggled into the confluence of two canals." Full review
Concierge "This pretty, secluded 17th-century palazzo, set in a quiet area of Dorsoduro just off the Grand Canal, has two wonderfully lush gardens—perfect for relaxing on warm afternoons before dinner."
Fodor's "Gothic-style "villa" where accommodations are charmingly decorated with a connoisseur's eye." Full review
DK Eyewitness "After traversing the pretty garden, where an excellent buffet breakfast can be enjoyed, it’s the courtesy of the staff that is memorable."
Rough Guide "Once the Russian embassy, this three-star seventeenth-century villa has a devoted following, not least on account of its garden."
Time Out "In spite of the not always friendly staff, it's perennially popular with visitors seeking comfortable pensione-style accommodation." Full review
Star Service "A 15-minute walk from St. Mark's Square, this endearing throwback is a blissful reminder of just how delightful Venice can be." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"With two lovely gardens flanked by canals, and an old-fashioned air in a less-touristy zone, the three-star Pensione Accademia — Villa Maravege has a genteel, throw-back charm." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 27-room Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege is a charming mid-range option in the artsy Dorsoduro neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet "Step through the ivy-covered gate of this 17th-century garden villa just off the Grand Canal, and you’ll forget you’re a block from the Accademia." Full review
