Classic Italian palazzo
Ideally located on the Grand Canal and just a few steps from the Piazza San Marco, this luxury hotel is in the very heart of Venice’s historic attractions. The area is full of inviting bars, historic churches including Santo Stefano, and monumental palaces. Just a little further away is the Bridge of Sighs, the fabulous Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile and the Palazzo Ducale with its gondoliers moored up along the waterfront.
Built as the Palace of the Doge, Andrea Gritti in 1525, this prestigious residence can now be enjoyed, if only for a night or two, by guests at the Hotel Gritti Palace. This luxury hotel in Venice still retains the air of a private palazzo which is perhaps what makes it so attractive to notable guests which have included Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway and Greta Garbo.
Murano chandeliers, damask furnishings and a golden grand piano look completely at home beneath the ornate gold trimmed ceilings. Boasting recent awards as one of Travel and Leisure’s Top 50 European Hotels, and annually receiving Condé Nast Traveler awards, this is certainly one of the finest luxury hotels in Venice, if not the world.
Guest rooms are beautifully appointed o a very high standard with comfortable chairs, fine bed linen, tasteful artwork and plenty of space to spread out and relax. Many of the rooms and suites have fabulous views of the Grand Canal and the nearby historic waterfront buildings. Begin the day rested, with a breakfast on the Terrazzo Gritti as you plan your day’s sightseeing. Take time for a beauty treatment or book a guided tour with the knowledgeable Clef d’Or concierge.
The Hotel Gritti Palace has a highly recommended Bar Longhi, known for its elegant décor and atmosphere as well as for its fabulous artwork and Murano glass appliqués. If the weather is fine, tables are set on the Grand Canal Terrace, a place to savour the beautiful view of Venice’s Grand Canal. Alternatively, enjoy dinner at the Zagat listed Club del Doge which caters to just 60 diners.
The Hotel Gritti Palace is certainly one of the finest luxury hotels in Venice and is bound to make your stay both special and memorable.
A Travel + Leisure 2006 World's Best - Top 100 hotels Europe