Top Hotels in Venice: A Guide to Luxurious Stays

Visitors to Venice feel like they’ve stepped back in time as they wander the cobblestoned streets, marveling at the palazzos and aging buildings that lean gently into their neighbors. When it came time to choose their favorite hotels in the canal city, readers didn’t hesitate to pick historic properties that have withstood the test of time.

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1. Belmond Hotel Cipriani

Score: 92.43

The legendary Belmond Hotel Cipriani is located on three landscaped acres of the island Giudecca, offering views across the lagoon to San Marco Square and the Doge’s Palace. Its 96 opulently appointed, recently renovated rooms are housed in the main building as well as a 15th-century palazzo. For ultimate privacy, the Palladio Suite features its own dock, private plunge pool, and Jacuzzi. Moreover, every guest can enjoy the city’s only Olympic-size swimming pool.

2. JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Score: 91.30

Located on the site of a former hospital, the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa features 266 rooms and is surrounded by sprawling gardens where olive trees provide the oil served in the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant. The property includes Venice’s largest spa and stunning stand-alone villas, offering a truly glamorous experience.

3. Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Score: 90.84

The famed Gritti Palace, a 15th-century palazzo, boasts 61 rooms and 21 suites, making it an ideal location for those wishing to stay directly on the Grand Canal. The reputation of this hotel among readers is represented in comments such as, “Our favorite hotel in Venice. Terrific.”

4. Baglioni Hotel Luna

Score: 86.74

Baglioni Hotel Luna captures the essence of Venetian elegance with its unique charm and central location. This luxurious property is celebrated for providing an exquisite experience to its guests.

5. Aman

Score: 94.64

Overlooking the Grand Canal, Aman is housed in a renovated 16th-century palazzo, retaining some of its original frescoes and reliefs in its 24 rooms. This magnificent hotel also features a small spa, two dining rooms, and a private garden, lending it the feel of “staying in a special friend’s villa,” according to a reader.