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Metropole Hotel Venezia vs Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Metropole Hotel scores slightly higher than Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande. Metropole Hotel is ranked #13 in Venice with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.

Metropole Hotel Venezia
Metropole Hotel Venezia
8 / 10
Riva Degli Schiavoni 4149, 30122 Venice
From $468 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Atmosphere prevails in this labyrinth of intimate, opulent spaces featuring classic Venetian decor combined with exotic Eastern influences." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In one of Venice's busiest and most scenic locations, this property fronts the promenade along the Grand Canal, just beyond St. Mark's Square. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The quirky palazzo that has evolved from that church building is now a member of the Romantik hotel association -- and aptly so." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Of all the grand hotels that crowd this part of the riva, the Metropole is arguably the most characterful." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Oriental-tinged Metropole is a five-star hotel on the prestigious but congested lagoon-facing riva degli Schiavoni promenade." Full review
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Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande
Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande
8 / 10
San Polo 2765, 30125 Venice
From $301 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"This former family palazzo from 1569 on the Grand Canal is part of the new generation of intimate guesthouses that are giving travelers an alternative to the usual grande dame hotel."
Fodor's Fodor's
"It is unusual to discover black marble, matte lacquer, indirect lighting, and 1940s design perfectly ensconced in a 16th-century Venetian palace." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Not your grandmother’s Grand Canal getaway, the Palazzo Barbarigo is Venice’s splashiest design hotel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Directly on the Grand Canal, the 18-room Hotel Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande has wonderful water views and a lush, dramatic style characterized by black marble and thick red velvet." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Venetian architecture meets cutting-edge design at this romantic palazzo with stunning Grand Canal views." Full review
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