- Centrally overlooking the Grand Canal
- Enchanting views of Venice and the waterfront from the restaurant's terrace
Dating back to 1475 and originally a home belonging to the family of Doge Andrea Gritti, this iconic hotel occupies an enviable corner of Venice overlooking the Grand Canal. After undergoing an extensive renovation, the painstakingly restored hotel is opening its doors to guests once again. Behind the façade’s Venetian Gothic windows are gorgeous public rooms adorned with antique furnishings, marble floors, precious paintings and elegant damasks. The Gritti Palace’s guest rooms are Venetian in style, embracing local stucco and Murano designs that reflect the bygone era of the Baroque and Rococo.
Fine culinary delights are available in the hotel's Restaurant Club del Doge, set amongst marble columns and beneath wooden beams. During the summer, the restaurant opens out onto a waterfront terrace with enchanting views of Venice. The legendary The Gritti Palace has played host to some of Venice’s most illustrious visitors throughout the years, from Ernest Hemingway to international Royalty.
The hotel has 82 rooms (official rating 5 star). Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Minimum 2 night stay for Fri & Sat arrivals
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Bar Longhi
The splendid Bar Longhi and its Grand Canal Terrace are the bustling hub of social interaction at The Gritti Palace. It features the best cocktails in Venice as well as a Venetian Cicchetti Experience, ideal for sharing and late night snacking. Ingredients will be market fresh and seasonal. The Bar Longhi also features an outstanding soufflé menu making it the perfect stop off for a dessert and nightcap.
Open from 11am - 1am
The Riva Lounge
Perfectly situated hanging over the Grand Canal, this seasonal Riva lounge on the Gritti Terrace is a real gem. Enoy a drink here while watching passing Gondalas and admiring iconic views.
Open from 6pm - 1am
Restaurant Club del Doge
Included With:Bed & Breakfast
Dress Code: Formal Dress
The Club del Doge is a magnificent celebration of Venetian tradition in a formal setting, with the spectacular outdoor terrace overhanging the Grand Canal. The atmosphere is casual chic by day with guests nibbling on crudités and fresh seafood platters. Dinner is a more formal affair with a menu showcasing the finest Venetian cuisine and the best risotto in Venice.
Open 7.30am - 10.30pm
The Gritti Terrace
Opening Dates:
Seasonal opening times: April - October
Enjoy daytime dining overlooking the spectacular grand canal in a relax outdoor terrace.
Opening times: 12pm - 6pm
Spa & Wellness
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Spa
A rareity among Venetian hotels, this spa is a peaceful, luxurious haven for guests to experience its highly effective therapies and multi-sensory programmes. Treatments are all the more unique for their use of Blu Mediterraneo Spa products, with sensorial properties to transport the mind and body to the Italian Mediterranean.
Open Tuesday - Sunday. Reservations can be made in advance or on arrival.
Activities & Entertainment
The Gritti Epicurean School
This informal Venetian kitchen hosts a variety of interactive events and experiences including wine tastings and cooking workshops. Guests of The Gritti Epicurean School dine on a communal table and can enjoy hearty Italian home cooking and discover fresh products from the region.
Reservations for classes are required.
Wifi
Complimentary Wifi
Stay connected with the wifi free of charge.
About the location
Holidays to Venice have an unforgettable appeal. With beautiful historic buildings, traditional gondolas to transport you around the waterways and a romantic ambience to warm every heart, this really is a special place. Couples will love being punted down the waterways while being serenaded by the gondolier before alighting to enjoy a romantic meal for two in one of Venice’s traditional restaurants. But it’s not only couples who are drawn by its charm; the city’s historic buildings and splendid architecture are perfect for those looking to experience history and culture. Food lovers will enjoy exploring the streets and seeking out the most beautiful authentic trattoria serving up delicious delicacies.
Transfer time
The hotel is 40 minutes from Marco Polo airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Venetian Room
Max 2 adults
Venetian Rooms are decorated in traditional Venetian style with hand-painted ceilings and pastel-coloured furniture and feature a double bed and a luxurious marble bathroom with a bath and separate walk-in shower. They can sleep up to two adults.
26-40m²
Giglio Prestige Room
25-57m²
Giglio Prestige Rooms offer light and spacious accommodation with a view over the Santa Maria del Giglio Square. The rooms feature a king-size bed or twin beds, large windows, oak parquet floors and a large bathroom with a bath and a separate walk-in shower. A third guest can be accommodated on a rollaway bed and interconnecting rooms can be requested, please call to book.
25-57m²
Landmark Grand Canal View Room
Max 3 adults
Landmark Grand Canal View Rooms feature a stunning view over the Grand Canal towards the Punta della Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute Basilica. They are decorated in traditional Venetian style with hand-painted ceilings and pastel-coloured furniture. They feature a king-size bed or twins beds and a luxurious marble bathroom, most with a bath and separate walk-in shower. These rooms are available on request, please call to book. A third guest can be accommodated on a rollaway bed.
29-41m²
Sestriere Suite
Max 3 adults
Sestriere Suites are decorated in traditional Venetian style and comprise of a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed or twin beds, an ensuite living area and a large marble bathroom and feature a view over the small side Canal, Rio delle Ostreghe, or over the city. A third guest can be accommodated on a rollaway bed.
38-45m²
Based on 1774 traveller reviews
97% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Best hotel in Venice
susanmary6, Baldock, United Kingdom
Oct 12 2021
This is without doubt the best 5* hotel in Venice. We have visited Venice many times over the years and the other hotels in the city as well. The Gritti has a wonderful location overlooking the...
This is without doubt the best 5* hotel in Venice. We have visited Venice many times over the years and the other hotels in the city as well. The Gritti has a wonderful location overlooking the Grand Canal and minutes away from St. Mark's and the centre, yet remains very tranquil at the end of a busy day. We have been fortunate to have stayed here a few times over the years, and as we say to the Reception staff, " we only revisit Venice to stay at The Gritti". If your budget cannot stretch to the cost of a room, you must try to at least have a drink of the terrace, you will not be disappointed. The only one thing I found slightly disappointing on this visit, was that the choice of the Restaurant & bar Menu was very limited. Our bar meal was also not of a standard that we expect from such a hotel.
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“ Outstanding 2nd stay - will be back
Pathfinder270534, Frankfurt, Germany
Oct 12 2021
Exceptional
We very much enjoyed our second stay at the Gritti. The Gritti Palace is our favourite Hotel ever - and we have traveled the world.
Rooms are amazing and so is the view and breakfast at...
Exceptional
We very much enjoyed our second stay at the Gritti. The Gritti Palace is our favourite Hotel ever - and we have traveled the world.
Rooms are amazing and so is the view and breakfast at the terrace.
Staff is very friendly. We got great recommendations from Ivan Schultz the Head Concierge.
We will come back next year in November- can???t wait.
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“ Exceptional - You Feel Like You've 'Made It' Here
letsgofire, Chicago, Illinois
Oct 11 2021
When you arrive at the Gritti Palace it's immediately clear you are in a special place. The lobby is both historic and very interesting. The rooms are huge and are decorated in a very stylish way...
When you arrive at the Gritti Palace it's immediately clear you are in a special place. The lobby is both historic and very interesting. The rooms are huge and are decorated in a very stylish way that works well.
Some highlights for us. We hired the Riva Boat for the day. This was perhaps the best thing we could have done in the city. The boat took us around to different islands and was an incredible experience. The boat itself is a highlight - people were taking our picture because they wanted pictures of the boat! This is expensive but is totally worth it.
We also did the Epicurean School. Franco, the sous chef at the Club Doge, took us to the market and together we cooked with him for the afternoon. This was a memorable and enjoyable day for us.
Club Doge and the bar have a special view. Both are worth stopping at.
This really should be your choice for Venice, especially if you want to use the boat and go to the cooking school.
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“ One of the Most wonderful Stays of our lives
cmx168, Seattle, Washington
Sep 27 2021
It was fantastic from beginning to end. was amazing and couldn't asked for a better customer service representative. Romina was the one that helped us and she is just AWESOME. The day we...
It was fantastic from beginning to end. was amazing and couldn't asked for a better customer service representative. Romina was the one that helped us and she is just AWESOME. The day we checked we showed up early and she did everything in her power to get us checked in early. She also found us a room with a balcony on the grand canal and the room was spectacular and the whole staff was quite frankly fantastic. they had a private party the next day so the hotel needed to be closed early but they found a solution to store our bags so that we could stay later. I would definitely stay here again and I hope all hotels mirror this level of customer service! Thanks again for the most enjoyable Stay :).
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“ Better than ever!
1954WorldTraveller, Oslo, Norway
Sep 22 2021
We were lucky to return to beautiful Venice and stay at the Gritti two weeks ago. This was our fourth stay at this legendary hotel but given the impact of Covid, we were not sure what we would find...
We were lucky to return to beautiful Venice and stay at the Gritti two weeks ago. This was our fourth stay at this legendary hotel but given the impact of Covid, we were not sure what we would find. To our joy and pleasure, the Gritti remains the top hotel not just in Venice but, I will venture to say, most anywhere. Of course, its location is integral to the hotel as is the building itself but what makes the Gritti so special is the dedicated, knowledgeable, service-minded team! The Concierge Desk is staffed by an amazing group. Without taking away from any of them, we dealt most with Michele and we could not have asked for more! He was a godsend! I must mention that we have always stayed on the first floor, overlooking the Grand Canal, and with a balcony.. small but perfect to gaze at the sights that this unique city offers! To eat on the terraces, breakfast and dinner in one and drinks or light lunch on the other makes every meal a delight.. I could go on and on..but suffice is to say that a stay at the Gritti is a unique experience which creates the most cherished memories!
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