Italy · 20 handpicked hotels
Few cities demand a fine hotel as much as Venice. From Grand Canal palaces to hidden canalside retreats, our editors have found the finest places to sleep in the world's most extraordinary city.
Our selection
Dorsoduro
A 16th-century palazzo with a private garden on the Grand Canal. Aman's signature minimalist luxury meets Venetian grandeur in an unmatchable setting.
Giudecca
The legendary Cipriani on its own island across from San Marco. The Olympic-sized pool, historic restaurant and boat service create an unmatched Venetian experience.
Grand Canal
A 15th-century doge's palace on the Grand Canal. The Club del Doge terrace over the water is one of the most magical places to dine in all of Italy.
Riva degli Schiavoni
Venice's most historic grand hotel, open since the 14th century. The Gothic architecture, rooftop restaurant and lagoon views are incomparable.
San Marco
A Venetian Gothic palazzo steps from San Marco. The Terrazza Bauer rooftop offers some of the most dramatic views of the basilica and the Grand Canal.
Riva degli Schiavoni
Tchaikovsky composed his Fourth Symphony here. The lagoon-facing rooms, 100 different windows and distinguished history make it one of Venice's most romantic stays.
Santa Croce
A 15th-century noble palace on the Grand Canal with extraordinary frescoes, period furniture and a breakfast terrace on the water.
Santa Croce
An intimate palazzo with its own Grand Canal garden — the rarest luxury in Venice. Just 18 rooms of quiet, unhurried elegance.
San Clemente Island
On its own private island, accessible only by complimentary boat. Three pools, multiple restaurants and absolute peace minutes from San Marco.
Venice Lido
The legendary Lido beach hotel that has hosted the Venice Film Festival since 1932. Moorish-style architecture, a private beach and vintage Hollywood glamour.
Dorsoduro
A 19th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal with the acclaimed Antinoo's Lounge & Restaurant and boats that whisk you to San Marco in minutes.
Dorsoduro
A neo-Gothic canal palace with a beautiful water-level terrace, unique period rooms and warm, personal service that feels genuinely Venetian.
Private Island
On a private island in the Venetian lagoon with a vast spa, multiple pools and gardens. A complete resort escape from the city with easy boat access.
Dorsoduro
A 15th-century palazzo reimagined as a 1930s and 1940s design hotel. Unique in Venice for its period furniture, rooftop terrace and relaxed artistic atmosphere.
Cannaregio
An 18th-century palazzo in the lesser-visited Cannaregio with beautiful frescoed ceilings, a tranquil courtyard and spacious rooms away from the crowds.
Riva degli Schiavoni
A restored 17th-century palazzo steps from the Doge's Palace with lagoon views, elegant rooms and a genuinely central location.
San Marco
An intimate six-room palazzo with hand-painted Venetian furniture, private terraces and the personal attention that only a small property can provide.
Grand Canal
A beautifully restored 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal with jewel-like rooms decorated with Venetian fabrics and genuine period pieces.
Riva degli Schiavoni
Antonio Vivaldi was born here. The Met restaurant, extraordinary private collection and lagoon-view rooms honour this remarkable history with flair.
Dorsoduro
A 17th-century villa with a magical garden on a canal junction near the Accademia. One of Venice's best-loved and most characterful small hotels.