The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is a majestic testament to Venetian opulence. Perched on a coveted strip of the Grand Canal, this 15th-century palace (built in 1475) is just a five-minute walk from La Fenice Opera House and 1,000 feet from St. Mark’s Square. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury destination, it offers 82 individually designed rooms sheathed in Rubelli silk, Acqua di Parma amenities, and sweeping canal views. From the Sisley Paris spa to the legendary Hemingway Suite, the Gritti Palace delivers an authentic, unapologetically Venetian experience.
馃弲 Our Inspector's Highlights
Prime Grand Canal Location
Occupies a coveted strip of the Grand Canal — five minutes from La Fenice Opera House, 1,000 feet from St. Mark’s Square. Water taxi directly to hotel jetty.
Sisley Paris Spa
The Gritti SPA, in collaboration with Sisley Paris, offers personalized wellbeing. Try the Phyto-Aromatiques treatments combining massage rituals from around the world with aromatherapy.
Lavish Rooms with Period Details
Rubelli silk walls, antiques, frescoes, paintings, Murano glass fixtures — each room has a unique look and feel. Marble bathrooms with Acqua di Parma toiletries.
Club del Doge Restaurant
Authentic Venetian cuisine with gourmet twist — squid ink risotto, traditional veal liver — served with sweeping Grand Canal views. Epic sunset dining.
Destination Discoveries & Epicurean School
Concierge-curated experiences: art collection lessons, cocktail tastings, lacemaking on Burano. Plus The Gritti Epicurean School with chef Alberto Fol.
馃摉 The Hemingway Suite: A Literary Masterpiece on the Grand Canal
The most impressive room is the Hemingway Suite — 990 square feet of ultra-luxury with floor-to-ceiling French doors leading to stand-up balconies overlooking the Grand Canal. Features include stucco walls with silk accents, ceiling cornices with Venetian rococo motifs, Ernest Hemingway’s own club chair, four-poster beds, an antique writing desk, and a grand chandelier in the living room. A true piece of literary history floating on Venice’s most famous waterway.
馃泴 Rooms & Suites: Rubelli Silk, Murano Glass & Grand Canal Views
Each of the 82 rooms features a slightly different look and feel. Walls are sheathed in Rubelli silk (a historic Venetian textile house), art and antiques are specially picked to embellish the room’s views, and glass light fixtures are distinctly Murano. Marble bathrooms feature Acqua di Parma toiletries.
The hotel’s nine Landmark Grand Canal rooms give you a bird’s-eye view to Santa Maria della Salute Basilica, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and other historic palazzos. Rubelli-custom-designed silk damask walls frame oak parquet and heritage terrazzo floors, while inspiring oil paintings and old patina mirrors decorate the walls.
馃嵔️ Venetian Culinary Arts: From Club del Doge to The Riva Lounge
Club del Doge restaurant is thoroughly Venetian in both sumptuous d茅cor and refined dishes. Start with cicchetti (Venetian tapas), then move onto squid ink risotto or traditional veal liver — all with sweeping Grand Canal views. For sunset, it is epic.
The Riva Lounge floats on the Grand Canal like a private yacht, offering incredibly romantic views, especially at night. Try the signature Riva cocktail (white rum, blue cura莽ao, orange bitters, grapefruit).
Bar Longhi is outfitted with hand-sculpted mirrors, Murano glass lamps and a carved polychromatic marble counter — sip an innovative cocktail or glass from the massive wine list.
馃懆馃嵆 The Gritti Epicurean School with Chef Alberto Fol
Learn the art of cooking Venetian classics at The Gritti Epicurean School with chef Alberto Fol at the helm. Market visits, themed classes (Valentine’s Day, local ingredients) and indulgent dishes make every class different. An immersive culinary journey.
馃拞 The Gritti SPA in collaboration with Sisley Paris
The Gritti SPA is a retreat where you can embark on a journey of personalized wellbeing. Try the Phyto-Aromatiques treatments, which combine massage rituals from around the world with aromatherapy. A true Venetian sanctuary for body and mind.
馃椇️ Destination Discoveries: Curated Venetian Experiences
- 馃帹 Art collection lesson at the hotel
- 馃嵏 Cocktail tasting at Bar Longhi
- 馃 Lacemaking class on Burano island
- 馃摐 Private guided tours of St. Mark’s
馃搷 Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, 30124 Venice, Italy
In the heart of Venice, overlooking the Grand Canal. Take a water taxi directly to the hotel’s jetty, or use the S. Maria del Giglio vaporetto (water bus) stop. A 5-minute walk to La Fenice Opera House, 1,000 feet to St. Mark’s Square.
馃摓 TEL: +39 041 794611
✈️ From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): 30-40 min by water taxi directly to hotel jetty.
Why The Gritti Palace Defines Venetian Grandeur
Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury recognizes The Gritti Palace as an icon of Venetian hospitality. Dating to 1475, this Grand Canal palace offers an unapologetically authentic experience: Rubelli silk walls, Murano glass chandeliers, Acqua di Parma toiletries, and nine Landmark rooms with direct views of Santa Maria della Salute and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. The Hemingway Suite preserves the writer’s own club chair, while the Sisley Paris spa provides Phyto-Aromatiques treatments. Culinary excellence unfolds at Club del Doge (squid ink risotto, veal liver), The Riva Lounge (floating on the canal), and Bar Longhi with its carved marble counter. For hands-on learners, The Gritti Epicurean School with chef Alberto Fol brings Venetian recipes to life.
Whether arriving by water taxi or vaporetto, the Gritti Palace remains a timeless tribute to La Serenissima — a place where history, art, and luxury converge on the most famous waterway in the world.
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