With ‘Palace’ in its name, you would be right to expect opulence and a sense of occasion during your stay at this Grande Dame of the Venetian hotel scene. Perfectly poised overlooking the canals, this historic property feels anchored to the heart of Venice, offering discerning guests history, sophistication, gastronomy and great service.
Step into a 15th-century palazzo where restored frescoes, antiques and rich fabrics bring Venice’s golden age to life in opulent style.
Savour fine cuisine and Grand Canal views at Club del Doge or sip a signature Bellini on the famous Gritti Terrace.
Try your hand at Venetian cooking at the hotel’s Epicurean School, led by expert chefs in an atmospheric kitchen setting.
Pamper yourself at The Gritti SPA with bespoke therapies, hammam rituals and essential oils tailored to your mood.
Unwind like a Venetian aristocrat, then hop on a private boat for island hopping, watersports or off-the-beaten-track adventures.
Set on the beautiful Giudecca Island, away from the hustle and bustle of central Venice, Belmond's Hotel Cipriani has all the romance and allure of Renaissance Italy. Overlooking the shimmering lagoon towards famous St. Mark’s Square, this 5-star hotel offers guests the chance to experience a discreet, more demure side of Venice.
This private-island resort sits in the middle of the Venetian Lagoon, 20 minutes by complimentary shuttle boat from St Mark’s Square. It’s perfect, therefore, if you’re looking to escape the crowds that fill Venice in high season, or as a base for exploring the many other islands that lie scattered about the lagoon.
Just a 15-minute stroll from the Rialto Bridge, in the Arsenale district where the Biennale takes place, is the stylish, hip yet historically aware Ca' di Dio. As much a house as a hotel, Ca’ di Dio appeals to a young, design-conscious, international clientele, and challenges the perception of Venice hotels all being living museums packed with paintings, frescos and chandeliers.
A bastion of old-world glamour, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is swathed in the drama and romance of a bygone age, from the impeccably liveried staff ready to greet you at the platform and the gleaming hundred-year-old restored carriages, to the parade of decadent dishes and champagne onboard.