The Gritti Palace (5★)

Restored to its original splendor, 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 is just a 5-minute walk from La Fenice Opera House and 500 m from St. Mark’s Square. The vaporetto water bus stop at Santa Maria del Giglio is 400 m 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. San Marco is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, history and romance. This is our guests’ favorite part of Venice, according to independent reviews. This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Venice! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.