We were in Venice for my birthday. The hotel was hands down, the most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in. Old world, everything that you imagine Italy to be. I literally gasped when we opened the door (with a skeleton key no less) and saw the room. Full disclosure- it was August, and the room has 30 foot ceilings and a portable AC unit. It was rather warm in the room. The marble bathroom was out of a storybook, and the stairs leading to our floor were lit with tiny tea lights in jars. A dream come true. The hotel arranged for our water taxi at 3 am to take us to the taxi stand to the airport. I can not tell you how beautiful it was. Perfect way to celebrate my big birthday. read more

Hotel Gritti Palace - stairs leading down to the lobby - Italian Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Amazing service, food, drink, and atmosphere! Absolutely the cat's meow. Well worth it. read more

The Gritti Restaurant is a must try! Especially if you want to try some good food and spoil yourself. Everything from the food to the service and view is top notch. I recommend to start with the cicchetti and the entrée with thee raw fish assortiment. The Cod was better than the Turbot. I finished with the chocolat mousse and it was simply perfect. However the pistachio pastry they offered at the end was for me The highest point of the night. You can let the sommelier pick a good wine for you. You mist definitely need a reservation, so make sure to plan ahead. A final note. If you have sensitive ears you will hear the ultrasound rat repellent that makes a constant squeaking sound. It did make the entire experience somewhat difficult for me. If you have young kids they may also be disturbed by the sound. read more

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Enchanting. Regal. Magnificent. I could sum up the entire review with those three words, which whisper their existence in every inch of this Hotel. The splendor of the palace is present everywhere. The beautifully ornate furniture, the silk draperies, classic museum grade decorations, the excellence in service, and the location... right on the Grand Canal. And if you're lucky enough to get a room with a window... then, your experience will be amplified. No matter where you stay at, chances are you will absolutely love Venice, but if you stay here at the Gritti, you'll want to stay in Venice! My greatest regret is that we stayed one night. As much as I loved Rome, I wish we had allocated more resources (money & time) to spend it at this posh palace! My advice to you is the following: 1) Stay few days (We didn't which we regret) 2) Plan on dressy outfits ( I hadn't -which I regret) 3) Although there are many places you can eat/drink, spend at least one occasion to sit on the deck and sip on a wine, or a cappucino. Priceless! 4) Smile and take it all in! ( I did, and so grateful for the memories!) A big Ciao to the Gritti! read more

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Take a look at the positive reviews of the Hotel Gritti Palace, and you will notice that not a single visible minority has rated it highly. Having just returned from a stay there for 5 nights, I can explain why. On our stay, I often was in the entrance foyer waiting for my wife. She's slow to get ready - she literally will take 30 minutes to "freshen up." Instead of sitting in the room watching TV, I waited for her downstairs and got to people watch. What I saw was disgusting. Venice is hot during the summer, so sometimes tourists come into the lobby to cool off in the AC. I realized that whenever a White family came in to cool off, the security/concierge staff let them be. However, if a Black family, or an Asian family, or a Latino family came in, they immediately asked them for their room key. By the 3rd day of our trip, I wanted to test out whether this was true. My wife (who is Black) walked in ahead of us when we got back to the hotel one night, and stood by the front door. Within 30 seconds, hotel staff came to ask her to show her a room key. A few minutes later, I walked in and stood at the door. Despite being Latino, I'm White enough looking that I can easily pass. I stood there for 5 minutes, and no one gave me a second look. I asked the manager on duty about their policy and in his broken Italian/English, essentially confirmed that it was up to the staff's discretion to determine who was likely to be a guest and who was not. Racism is prevalent in Italy, and was a massive problem at this supposedly classy hotel. read more

Stayed 2 nights out of 4 days in Venezia and we were really happy with the staff, beautiful room and great breakfast. Close to everything. Definitely Americans love it we met couple of acquaintances from Los Angeles. Will be back again for sure!!! Thanks for great sweet welcome! read more

This was the most beautiful hotel, and definitely one of the best in Venice. The hotel is pretty pricey, standard rooms will run you $900+ USD but I think you get a better deal if you use Starwood points to book. We were here for two nights and had a different room on each night. The first night we arrived well past midnight and the hotel was fully booked so my boyfriend and I were given a standard room on the 4th floor which wasn't terribly impressive...the size didn't bother me (most European rooms are quite small), and it was beautifully furnished, BUT the window was tiny and in a corner! They told us upon arriving though that they would be happy to upgrade us to a better room the next day the moment some became available. The second room we were in was absolutely perfect. The suite had high ceilings and consisted of a living room, bedroom, and beautiful marble bathroom. The decor was gorgeous and the two chandeliers were stunning. Overall we had a great stay, the complimentary wine upon arrival and Acqua di Parma bath products were well received. Staff was wonderful, and the location can not be beat. Breakfast is pricey (50+ euros) so we didn't opt for that, but the view from the terrace is great so definitely try to grab drinks there at some point to enjoy the scenery. read more

A wonderful stay! The hotel is beautifully appointed and the staff is lovely. Aqua di Parma toiletries and towel warmers in the bathroom, an amazing breakfast buffet and a convenient location to all we wanted to see. Thank you for a lovely stay! read more

While I did not stay as a guest here, I did visit the restaurant and bar as a guest of the general manager. The Gritti Palace is run by very professional staff, and the experience as a visitor is simply fantastic. The drinks from the bar are delicious, and you would not expect that from a hotel. Sitting outside on the terrace is rather unforgettable, because you're looking down both sides of the Grand Canal, watching water taxis and water buses pass by in front of beautiful landmarks and city scenes. I'd imagine a stay as a guest in the hotel would be just as phenomenal, but it's certainly worth a visit regardless. read more

From the moment we arrived in a water taxi we were treated like royalty. The Gritti Palace is like walking into someone's beautiful old home. The staff were excellent from the front desk to housekeeping with an extra thanks to the concierge desk. Everyone spoke excellent english and were great to deal with. Our room was a corner king with a huge marble bathroom overlooking the street below. Not a canal view but that is what walking around the city is for. The hotels location is great, just a short walk from St Marks, nice shopping and dining. The prices are expensive, but as we soon found out, just about everything in Venice is. The quality of this property would be hard to beat anywhere, We would return ! read more

This hotel is definitely amazing! We got the suite which was $1100 a night. Their suites are not like American suites. They are small over there but the room was definitely fancy and nice! They provide Acqua Di Parma hair conditioner, shampoo, lotion, and body wash! Super fancy. Restrooms was amazing beyond words. The breakfast buffet was a bit pricey 50 euros per person. And we had dinner on the canal. Awesome view. If you go to the hotel lobby hallways, you'll see picture frames and signatures of all the celebrities that stayed here like Scarlet Johansson, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and many more. Yes boat taxi rides are very expensive. $150 to get to the casino de Venezia one way. So $300 round trip and it was only 20 mins ride. $200 from the hotel back to airport. So plan accordingly! read more

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We came here as a nightcap for an evening in Venice, and I must say, the view along the water is impeccable, absolutely second to none...that fact is worth the price of admission alone. On the subject of price, you certainly get what you pay for, so expect to pay a hefty price. The drinks are borderline unreasonable, so I'm docking a star just for that. If you care about service, it's too notch, and the waiters are very attentive to your every need. Enjoy Venice, and enjoy your $25 dollar cocktail! read more

Best location for a romantic lunch or afternoon cappuccino. Service was amazing and the dessert was very nice. read more

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Absolutely in love with the ambiance at the hotel. Located directly on the water so the view from the patio was amazing. A beautiful hotel! Slightly pricey but well worth the splurge in my opinion. The cocktails were delicious. Will be going back when I'm in Venice again. read more

The best meal I've had in Italy. Also great service. They have a patio on the grand canal, but it was too cold to sit outside. That's the only thing that might have made it better. read more

Definitely the best location for food and sleep in Venezia! The view of the terrace is breathtaking!

The atmosphere is great and beautiful. We didn't get to stay here because there was a mixup with our rooms, but Pedro was a superstar who showed exceptional customer service. Cannot say enough nice things about Pedro and the high level of hospitality he showed. read more

The staff was wonderful! Rooms were beautiful and everyone went out of their way to make sure we had an exceptional experience!

This review is simply for drinks and atmosphere as we didn't have a chance to dine at the Gritti Palace. Though certainly someplace you will want to go only if you're willing to spend 12-14 Euro on drinks, I think both the atmosphere and view are worth it. My partner and I took a trip to Venice and stayed in an Airbnb, but were recommended by friends to check out Gritti for both it's history (one can see from the Patio the window that Ernest Hemingway broke) and it's atmosphere (an amazing view of the Grand Canal). We ended up staying at the Gritti for a couple drinks and hours just taking in the city and movement along the Canal on the terrace. Out waiters even brought us over some literature to read on the history of the Gritti so we cold soak in a bit more history. Make sure you stay long enough to visit the restroom - just the walk through the hotel and seeing all of the pictures of those who have come to stay on the wall is worth a look! read more

Really a poor offering for a five star very expensive property. It is run like a Holiday Inn with poor management and customer service. They want you to feel like they are doing you a favor allowing you to stay at their property. I cannot recommend this property! read more