The St. Regis VenicevsViolino d'Oro Venezia
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice ranks significantly better than Hotel Violino d'Oro. The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice ranks #9 in Venice with accolades from 9 sources including The Telegraph, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
The St. Regis Venice
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San Marco 2159, 30124 Venice
From $455/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "A recent overhaul of one of Venice's venerable Grand Canal bastions put it back among the city's top hotels." Full review
Fodor's "This amalgamation of the former Hotel Britannia and Hotel Regina is easily one of Venice's still-undiscovered gems." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Five connected historic palaces situated along the Grand Canal, with unsurpassed views of Santa Maria della Salute, the city's iconic 17th-century church." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Occupying an inspiring position on the Grand Canal, close to Piazza San Marco, it has beautifully decorated spacious rooms and sumptuous public areas."
Star Service "Whereas the Monaco engages its guests with eye-catching eclectic surroundings, this assemblage aims for authentic Venetian luxury, albeit with a glossy, updated edge." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"In a paradox uniquely Venetian, the hotel manages to be central... yet maintains an elite seclusion when approached from land where five joined palazzo comprising the hotel are tucked away." Full review
Oyster4.0
"In a group of historic 18th- and 19th-century palaces in the heart of Venice’s historic center right on the Grand Canal, the luxury Westin Europa & Regina offers modern amenities." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"With its spectacular Grand Canal frontage and classic Venetian décor, the five-star Europa & Regina is one of the grandes dames of the city’s accommodation scene." Full review
Afar Magazine "Situated on the Grand Canal, steps from the Piazza San Marco, this hotel delivers stunning views from terrace suites and canal-side dining.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Out with the rather fusty old, in with the art-packed, design-forward new: after a massive two-year makeover, the Westin Europa & Regina has reopened as the St." Full review
Violino d'Oro Venezia Star Service Oyster Frommer's Fodor's Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
San Marco, 2091, Campiello Barozzi, 30124 Venice
From $112/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Regular updating keeps this petite canal-side option in good shape, with the majority of the recent work concentrating on the breakfast room, bedding and flat-screen TVs." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The Hotel Violino d'Orois a pretty typical mid-range Venice hotel complete with the classical Venetian interiors and canal-side setting." Full review
Frommer's "The relatively spacious rooms in this handsome 18th-century building have been traditionally adorned in a neoclassical Venetian style...most rooms also overlook the romantic San Moisè canal" Full review
Fodor's "Hoteliers Sara and Elena Maestrelli partnered with solely Italian designers on every aspect of their 17th-century palazzo-turned-hotel, from ceramics to window frames to wall paintings,..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Violino d’Oro is the first Venice outpost for Tuscan luxury brand Collezione Em, the family-owned five-star hospitality group with the beach hideaway Villa Roma Imperiale in Forte dei..."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The touristy side of Venice is much commented on, but it’s long forgotten once you’re over the threshold of the Violino d’Oro, a family-owned and -operated boutique hotel mere minutes..." Full review
