Venice's 5-star hotels occupy historic palazzos and former flour mills along the Grand Canal and lagoon. Expect lavish interiors with antique furniture, Murano glass chandeliers, and marble bathrooms. Many feature rooftop swimming pools, full-service spas, and private docks for water taxi arrivals. Rates typically start from €500 per night, with suites exceeding €2,000. Prime districts include San Marco (steps from St. Mark's Square), Giudecca Island, and the private Isola delle Rose.
Top-rated properties include Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, with lagoon-view rooftop dining and a terrace; The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, offering Grand Canal views and a restaurant sourcing from Rialto Market; and Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, set on Giudecca with a rooftop pool and spa. JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa provides three outdoor pools and a free shuttle to Saint Mark's Square. For boutique luxury, Ca' Sagredo Hotel displays original art in a 14th-century building. Most hotels serve buffet breakfast and offer airport transfers, fitness centers, and family rooms.