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Foresteria Valdese Venezia vs The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Foresteria Valdese Venezia. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at 94 with recommendations from 13 sources including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.

Foresteria Valdese Venezia
Foresteria Valdese Venezia
7 / 10
Sestiere Castello, 5170 Venezia VE Italy
From $52 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Conferences
  • Breakfast included
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Those lucky enough to get a room at this weathered, though elegant, 16th-century palazzo will find simple accommodations in a charming foresteria." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Run by the Waldensian and Methodist community, it offers dormitory accommodation as well as cosy private guest rooms, several of which are en suite."
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Remember to book well ahead to get a room in the welcoming Foresteria Valdese.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Run by Waldensians, this hostel is installed in a wonderful palazzo at the end of Calle Lunga S. Maria Formosa."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Pleasant rooms, some with frescoes or canal views."
Let's Go Let's Go
"One of few places in Venice offering dorms, Foresteria is run by a Protestant church and is an oasis of value." Full review
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The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
9 / 10
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, 30124 Venice
From $1,639 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you're going for luxury status and the classiest hotel on the Grand Canal, the Gritti has been it for decades." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Built on the Grand Canal in 1525 for then-doge Andrea Gritti, this magnificent palazzo has lost none of its pomp and ceremony."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The 15th-century Gritti, decorated with Murano-glass chandeliers and 16th-century damask furnishings, is perhaps the most legendary Venetian hotel and has a price tag to match."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Gritti Palace represents aristocratic Venetian living at its best, complete with hand-blown chandeliers, sumptuous textiles, and sweeping canal views." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Starwood’s Luxury Collection pulled out all the stops to renovate Venice’s legendary hotel on the Grand Canal, with an estimated price tag of $55 million." Full review
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