Palazzina GrassivsHotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Palazzina is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. Palazzina scores 80 with endorsements from 8 reviews including Star Service, Mr & Mrs Smith and Fodor's.
Palazzina Grassi
Tablet
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
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Sestiere San Marco 3247, 30124 Venice
From $302/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Tablet19.1
"It’s hard to believe this is the same Venice from the postcards your grandparents used to send — and that, thankfully, is entirely the point." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In the serene Accademia neighborhood... the 26-room Palazzina Grassi has a superb collection of Modernist glass from Murano masters in a sparkling space designed by Philippe Starck." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"An aristocratic fifteenth-century palazzo on the Grand Canal is the canvas for Philippe Starck’s first Italian design hotel." Full review
Star Service "Traditionalists beware: This chic, civilized gem is primed for fans of modernist guru Philippe Starck's familiar brand of high-style hijinx." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A small and quiet property in a great location -- all the main tourist spots in Venice are within walking distance, as are a good variety of shops and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "An opulent Venetian palace on the Grand Canal reinvented by French style guru Philippe Starck." Full review
Fodor's "Modern design fans may swoon at the sight of this Philippe Starck-designed hotel, which sits next to contemporary art museum Palazzo Grassi—perfect for soaking up lots of style in one go." Full review
Afar Magazine "The beds, dressed in white linens, have oversized mirrors as headboards, and the custom nightstand lamps have a simple black mask design, a nod to the famous Carnevale." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Sitting smack-dab on the Grand Canal, Palazzina G hotel plays its location to its fullest advantage as a sensual Phillipe Starck creation with avant-garde rooms that overlook Venice's rooftops." Full review
Independent "The closest Venice gets to a W hotel are these Philippe Starck-designed digs in a 16th-century little palazzo (“palazzino”) next to art gallery Palazzo Grassi"
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December 14, 2021
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Fodor's
The Telegraph Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Lungomare Marconi, 41, 30126 Lido di Venezia
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Excelsior is the first place most celebs phone for film festival or Biennale accommodations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 178-room Hotel Excelsior, on the Venetian island of Lido, first opened in 1908, and has remained one of Italy’s top-notch luxury hotels for more than a century." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Luxury and flamboyance are combined at this superb historic beachfront hotel, where the cabanas are styled like Arab tents."
Fodor's "No longer a haunt of the noble and famous of the dolce vita days... the hotel nonetheless offers the same panache, luxury, and space as ever." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of the classic luxury hotels of Venice; the Excelsior mixes grandeur with a touch of the exotic. " Full review
Fodor's "Built in 1908, this grand hotel with Moorish decor has old-fashioned charm and loads of amenities—from a private beach with white cabanas and a seasonal bar and restaurant to a swimming..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Hotel Excelsior Venezia is pure cinematic glamour. Opened in 1908 on the Lido, a barrier island off of Venice, this Moorish-inspired luxury hotel boasts La Serenissima’s only beachfront..." Full review
