The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice vs Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal. The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel scores 92 with accolades from 15 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
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Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, 30124 Venice
From $1,639 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you're going for luxury status and the classiest hotel on the Grand Canal, the Gritti has been it for decades."
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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
"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
"The Gritti Palace represents aristocratic Venetian living at its best, complete with hand-blown chandeliers, sumptuous textiles, and sweeping canal views."
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"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."
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Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
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San Marco 1332, 30124 Venice
From $147 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"You won't get a more choice location: right on the Grand Canal, across from Harry's Bar, 1 long block from St. Mark's Square."
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Concierge
"The Benetton family acquired this 99-room hotel eight years ago and have since incorporated three adjacent buildings."
Insight Guides
"Revamped with a contemporary twist: a glass-roofed lobby now forms part of the Ridotto, a private casino that was once the haunt of Casanova."
Lonely Planet
"Venice’s favourite ridotto (gaming hall) circa 1648 is now a solid bet for a glamorous stay along the Grand Canal."
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Travel + Leisure
"17th-century pedigreed palazzo at the mouth of the Grand Canal, with sweeping views of San Giorgio Island. Articles Hotel Couture from Christian Lacroix."
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