Historic palace hotel on Grand Canal, opulent rooms, fine dining
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio, 2467, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions
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"In Venice, the Gritti Palace has reimagined its cooking classes to include a guided visit to the seafood and produce stands at the Rialto Market and has even planted 6,000 artichokes on nearby islands so the hotel's kitchens can use the resulting bounty." - Christine Muhlke Christine Muhlke Christine Muhlke is a former editor at both The New York Times and Bon Appétit. She is the co-author of "Wine Simple," also written by Le Bernardin's Aldo Sohm, and Phaidon's "Signature Dishes That Matter." Christine is the founder of culinary consultancy Bureau X and the creator of the Xtine newsletter. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A five-century palace hotel and a long-standing art patron, the Gritti mixes historic works from Titian's workshop with contemporary pieces and themed suites for design lovers—the Patron Canal Suites showcase distinct period-inspired interiors and the hotel even offers a private Aquariva speedboat for excursions." - Jenn Rice
"In a city with such a concentration of luxe hotels, none do it quite like this Grand Canal classic. Though the 15th-century palazzo—now a member of the Luxury Collection—has been open to guests since 1895, a 15-month, $200 million revamp in 2013 ensured that it’s no creaky museum piece. (Most modern extras are cleverly concealed.) But it’s the sheer grace of the place that makes it so appealing. Of course, it’s all inimitably exquisite, with rich Rubelli fabrics and priceless art; but this silky cocoon also manages to be utterly affable. Nothing is too much trouble, from the staff who serve cocktails from the martini trolley to chef Daniele Turco, who creates wonders with castraure—those special Venetian baby artichokes. A restorative facial in the spa? A spin in the Riva Aquariva boat? Full immersion in local food at the culinary school? Only if you can take your eyes off that watery spectacle outside: This is still one of the most beautiful hotels in one of the most beautiful, and most fragile, spots in the world." - Sarah James, Anne Hanley
"A historic Venice hotel that remains from the original early-20th-century Ciga Collection, celebrated for its heritage, classical Venetian character, and special suites that evoke the property's storied past." - Jennifer Flowers
"A historic 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal that exudes Old World Venetian opulence across 82 jewel-box rooms and suites furnished with damask wallpaper and antiques, alongside refined public spaces like the elegant Bar Longhi. A more modern Riva Lounge provides an outdoor terrace and views over the canal, and the hotel offers a private Riva speedboat for glamorous lagoon excursions, continuing a legacy of welcoming illustrious international guests for decades." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
