San Clemente Palace Kempinski VenicevsOltre Il Giardino
Both Oltre Il Giardino and San Clemente Palace Kempinski are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, San Clemente Palace Kempinski is the choice of most reviewers compared to Oltre Il Giardino. San Clemente Palace Kempinski ranks #12 in Venice with approval from 11 publications including Star Service, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice Show All Reviews
Isola di San Clemente 1, 30124 Venice
From $437/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Mad for luxury? Check into this rose-coloured high-end hotel and former madhouse." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Former monastery dating to the 1700's on the private, 16-acre San Clemente Island, with spacious rooms and amenities including a pool, tennis, a 3-hole golf course, and a spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A special haven well away from the bustle of Venice, the luxury San Clemente has its own island, complete with vast gardens, swimming pool and conference and fitness centre."
Time Out
"Over time, the island of San Clemente has hosted a hospice for pilgrims, a powder store, an ecclesiastical prison for unruly priests and, more recently, a mental hospital." Full review
Gayot
"Dating back to 1131, this private-island property is surrounded by open-air courtyards, a swimming pool, tennis court, golf course and park."
Star Service
"Situated on a private island, a 15-minute shuttle-boat ride from St. Mark's Square, this full-scale luxury hotel is, like the JW Marriott Resort & Spa, a rarity in Venice." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"San Clemente Palace Kempinski is a five-pearl luxury hotel on the historic island of San Clemente, which includes a 12th-century church and pretty gardens." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The tree-filled island of San Clemente in Venice’s southern lagoon originally housed a pilgrims’ hospice in the 11th century." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Secluded on a 15-acre private island offering respite away from the hustle and bustle of Venice proper, San Clemente Palace Kempinski is a luxury lover’s dream." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Exceptional hotel, set in a building that formerly housed a community of monks, located on a 17-acre private island in the Venetian Lagoon." Full review
Oltre Il Giardino
Oltre Il Giardino San Polo, 2542 Venezia Italy
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
Concierge
"This charming boutique hotel concealed behind a high gate near the Frari basilica is a true home from home."
Lonely Planet
"Live the design-magazine dream in this garden villa brimming with historic charm and modern comforts." Full review
Rough Guide
"This tranquil villa, formerly owned – briefly – by Alma Mahler, has been converted into an immensely stylish six-room hotel."
Oyster
Upscale
"All of the comfortable rooms blend classic and modern touches and overlook a serene garden which is a rare find in Venice." Full review
Time Out
"Mother and son Alessandra Zambelli and Lorenzo Muner welcome guests to their stylish yet homely hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"Airy, individually decorated guest rooms face a large garden, an oasis of peace (especially in high season)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With just six simple, stylish rooms tucked away behind the Frari church, furnishings are tasteful, and the peaceful garden dominates the landscape and grounds." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"More country house than Venetian palazzo and boasts that Venetian rarity: a garden. Décor is comfortable-contemporary, with great beds and lovely views over the greenery." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It looks like a country villa, and its windows and doors open onto a lovely patch of exuberant greenery." Full review