Luxury hotels in Venice

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Venice. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set in a 15th-century building, Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only is located in Venice's tranquil Dorsoduro area. The San Basilio waterbus station with links to St. Mark’s Square is only a 2-minute walk away. With free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms at the Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Suites have a spa bath and overlook the canal. Breakfast is served buffet style. It includes both sweet and savoury food such as cold cuts, cheeses and cakes, together with juices and hot drinks. At the Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only you can relax in the garden or on the sunny terrace. There is also a TV room with international channels. In the surroundings, you will find Venetian restaurants and cafés. Ca’Foscari University is 250 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 230 EUR.

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• 2 Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel features a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Venice. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 1. 4 km from Rialto Bridge. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area. The rooms feature a safety deposit box. The daily breakfast offers buffet, Italian or vegan options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Basilica San Marco, Doge's Palace and Ca' d'Oro. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 18 km from Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 342 EUR.

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• 3 Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Housed in a 16th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel offers elegant rooms and suites, as well as a fine restaurant. Guests can relax in the property's courtyard. All rooms and suites comes with a minibar and a TV with Sky and Mediaset Premium channels. They are complete with marble bathrooms, bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is available throughout. At the on-site 2-Michelin- starred restaurant, the Glam, guests can enjoy the exclusive cuisine and the Executive Chef Donato Ascani. Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Venice Santa Lucia Train Station and St.Mark's Square. San Stae water bus stop is just a few steps from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 492 EUR.

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• 4 Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Situated 600 metres from Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice offers 5-star accommodation in Venice and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and certain rooms come with garden views. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. With staff speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, round-the-clock advice is available at the reception. Popular points of interest near Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice include Frari Basilica, Scuola Grande di San Rocco and Rialto Bridge. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 284 EUR.

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• 5 Baglioni Hotel Luna - The Leading Hotels of the World Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Venice. Set 80 metres from Saint Mark's Square, Baglioni Hotel Luna offers impressive interiors with original frescoes and stunning views across the lagoon. This 5-star hotel guarantees a memorable experience in central Venice. Rooms at the Baglioni Hotel Luna are spacious and elegant with antique furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, and a marble bathroom with hairdryer. Each one is air conditioned and has a TV and minibar. Some suites overlook the lagoon. A large buffet breakfast is served each morning in the grand frescoed Salone Marco Polo hall. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the day from Caffè Baglioni, overlooking a small canal. The award-winning restaurant Canova serves Venetian specialities and fine wines. This luxury 5-star hotel has its own private dock where you can arrive in style by motorboat or gondola. Alternatively, the San Marco-Vallaresso Vaporetto water bus stop is just 50 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 627 EUR.

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• 6 Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set on Giudecca Island, Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice offers stunning views of Venice Lagoon and the Doge's Palace. It features a large outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and luxury wellness facilities. The 5-star Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice offers elegant interior design and plenty of outdoor areas where you are invited to relax and enjoy the view. A full buffet breakfast is available each morning. Drinks are available from the bar and the à la carte restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine. Dining options include the gourmet Oro Restaurant, Cip's Club with its wooden terrace with views on St Mark's and the Il Porticciolo Restaurant, ideal for a seafood lunch. Rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and packed with amenities. You will have free Wi-Fi, complimentary e-magazines and a HD flat-screen TV. Views are across the lagoon or of the garden and vineyard. You are 4 minutes from St. Mark's Square by the hotel's private boat service. A shuttle service from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station can be organized on request. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 7 The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Venice. Restored to its original splendour, The Gritti Palace is set in a former noble residence on Venice's Grand Canal, with views of Santa Maria delle Salute Church. All luxurious rooms feature antiques and Murano glass. The rooms come with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom complete with bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer views of the Grand Canal, or of the city. The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is just a 5-minute walk from La Fenice Opera House and 500 metres from St. Mark’s Square. The vaporetto water bus stop at Santa Maria del Giglio is 400 metres away. The hotel's Club del Doge restaurant serves dishes made with fresh ingredients from the Rialto Market. Breakfast is served in an elegant room with crystal chandeliers. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 1200 EUR.

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• 8 The St. Regis Venice Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Venice. The St. Regis Venice boasts wonderful views of the Grand Canal. It features a panoramic restaurant and bar, and Venetian-style decor. The hotel has marble interiors with lavish and design furniture. It provides a luxurious setting for a stay in the heart of Venice. Guests can enjoy the elegant bars inside the hotel, or have a drink in the terrace bar overlooking the Grand Canal. The restaurant serves national dishes and cuisine from the Veneto region, and offers beautiful views of Venice. The St. Regis Venice is surrounded by shops, cafés, and restaurants. It is a 5-minute walk from St. Mark’s Basilica. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 700 EUR.

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• 9 Ca' Bonfadini Historic Experience Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Housed in a 16th-century building in Venice, Ca' Bonfadini offers elegant accommodation, a restaurant, and free WiFi throughout. Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station is 550 metres from the property, while Rialto Bridge is 1.6 km away. All air conditioned, rooms here include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms come with a seating area while others boast canal views. Venice Casino is a 10-minute walk from Ca' Bonfadini, while Piazza San Marco is 2 km away. Venice Airport can be reached by car from Piazzale Roma in 20 minutes. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 214 EUR.

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• 10 Londra Palace Venezia Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Venice. Located on the Riva degli Schiavoni, Londra Palace Venezia is just a 5-minute walk from St. Mark's Square. It offers free Wi-Fi, and rooms with antique furniture. Some offer views of St. Mark’s Basin and St. George Island. Rooms at the Londra Palace are uniquely decorated, and feature original paintings and silk furnishings. All rooms come with a minibar and satellite LCD TV, and some have a balcony. The award-winning Do Leoni restaurant specialises in modern Venetian cuisine. In fine weather, both dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace on the banks of St. Mark’s Basin. The Londra Palace Hotel is 50 metres from St. Zacharias’ Church and 400 metres from the Doge's Palace. The vaporetto water bus departs from the nearby San Zaccaria stop. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 560 EUR.

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• 11 Palazzina Grassi Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Venice. Palazzina Grassi is located in the historic centre of Venice, just off the Canal Grande canal, and 700 metres from the Fenice Theatre. This is the first Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck, the only one in Venice. Palazzina Grassi's air-conditioned rooms feature a satellite TV, and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the whole building. Room service is available 24 hours a day. At the Palazzina The Restaurant and Krug Terrace you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, and taste the delights prepared by the chef. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 316 EUR.

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• 12 Hotel Metropole Venezia Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set in a privileged location 350 metres from Saint Mark's Square, Metropole SPA & Wellness offers luxurious rooms with antique furnishings and fine fabrics. Offering views of the Venice Lagoon, the hotel features a contemporary restaurant, ethnic lounge bar and citrus garden. Uniquely decorated rooms and suites have an oriental style and offer free Wi-Fi, a minibar and air-conditioning. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. The Metropole SPA & Wellness corridors are home to an eclectic collections of antique fans, tapestries and other artefacts. The garden features palm trees and a 14th-century well. Bacon, eggs, hams and cheeses are served at the buffet breakfast along with seasonal fruit, tiramisu and pannacotta. The hotel hosts the Oriental Bar & Bistrot offering fine cuisine. The property is 200 metres from the San Zaccaria Vaporetto water bus stop, and a 5-minute walk from the Bridge of Sighs. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 555 EUR.

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• 13 Sina Centurion Palace Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the Grand Canal, next to the Basilica of Chiesa of Santa Maria della Salute, Centurion Palace offers 5-star luxury in Venice. Drinks are served in the hotel's private courtyard. Dating back to 1892, the property combines contemporary interiors with original décor. Guests have a modern gym and a private dock for arrivals by water taxi. Salute Vaporetto (water bus) stop is right outside. Rooms are elegantly decorated in neutral colours with wood-beamed ceilings and wood floors. All air-conditioned, the rooms also feature a minibar and flat-screen TV. Each one has a modern bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers. Centurion Palace serves a large buffet breakfast with both sweet and savoury items. These include eggs, smoked salmon, cheeses and a selection of fresh fruit. Antinoo's Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine and Grand Canal views. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 277 EUR.

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• 14 JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set on the small Isola delle Rose island in the Venetian lagoon, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is a 5-star resort with a lagoon-view spa, 3 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Facilities on the grounds of JW Marriott Venice include lush gardens, a rooftop pool deck and a church. The rooftop restaurant specialises in Venetian cuisine and cicchetti, the family restaurant is set by one of the pools, and the gourmet restaurant Fiola at Dopolavoro Venezia operates under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi. There are also 3 bars on site. The luxurious air-conditioned rooms and suites come with modern décor and a private bathroom featuring a shower or bath. Some rooms and suites are set in the main building, where the rooftop pool deck is, while others are scattered around the gardens. On site, you will also find a church, olive groves and cycling paths. A free-of-charge shuttle boat is available and brings you to the private dock near Saint Mark’s Square in 15 minutes. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 15 Ca' Sagredo Hotel Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Hotel Ca' Sagredo is an elegant, 14th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal. It features typically Venetian lavish décor. Rooms have antique furniture and original works of art. Set in a tranquil area of Venice, the property is a 7-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. St. Mark’s Basilica can be reached with a pleasant 15-minute stroll. The hotel boasts an impressive art collection. Its public areas and some of the rooms display masterpieces by famous Venetian artists of the past. The spacious and refined rooms at the Ca' Sagredo Hotel include a marble bathroom. Some offer views of the Grand Canal, while others overlook the Venetian rooftops. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 297 EUR.

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• 16 NH Collection Grand Hotel Palazzo Dei Dogi Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. NH Collection Grand Hotel Palazzo Dei Dogi, offers a quiet setting with a luxurious garden in Venice. All air conditioned and with free WiFi, rooms at the NH Collection Grand Hotel Palazzo Dei Dogi come with a desk and a flat-screen TV, as well as a private bathroom equipped with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The professional staff are available 24/7 to provide support and advice on what to do and see in the surroundings. Lounges, bars and restaurants here are beautifully decorated. The property provides upon reservation a paid daily shuttle service connecting the hotel to Piazza San Marco. Santa Lucia Station is within walking distance. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 226 EUR.

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• 17 San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. With an exclusive location, on its own island, the San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice features three bars, three gourmet restaurants, a spa and elegantly decorated rooms. It has a swimming pool and a terrace overlooking the lagoon. Rooms are spacious and fitted with elegant furnishings. Each comes with an LCD flat-screen TV and an en-suite bathroom made of Italian marble. Some rooms have Terrazzo floors, some overlook the lagoon, and some have a seating area. At the San Clemente Palace you can relax and unwind by the pool, set in the property's own park and equipped with gazebos and plenty of tables and chairs. Guests can enjoy the tennis court and fitness area. The on-site spa includes a sauna and a steam room. A free shuttle boat to and from St. Mark's square to San Clemente Island runs with a regular service. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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• 18 Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Venice, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set on the peaceful banks of Giudecca Island, the Hilton Molino Stucky is a former flour mill refurbished to become a unique hotel. This Venetian masterpiece features a rooftop swimming pool and a large spa. With contemporary décor and elegant furnishings, the air-conditioned rooms and suites include a flat-screen TV, a marble bathroom, and a coffee maker. Some have views of the town and the canal. We also offer Molino deluxe rooms and Molino suites. Modern, timeless design meets the past of the building and elegant suites pay homage to the city of Venice. Buffet breakfast is served daily at Il Molino Restaurant. The hotel also boasts stylish restaurants and a rooftop bar, which offer lovely views of Venice. Here guests can relax with a drink and enjoy traditional Veneto and Italian cuisine. The wellness centre includes a sauna, a hot tub and a Turkish bath. A fitness centre is also available. Hilton Molino Stucky Venice provides a water shuttle service, which takes you to the city centre in about 15 minutes. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 186 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!