Luxury hotels in Venice occupy restored palazzos along the Grand Canal and in historic districts like San Marco, Dorsoduro, and Cannaregio. Expect rates above $500 per night for rooms with antique furnishings, Murano glass, and marble bathrooms. Most properties offer private water taxi access, rooftop terraces, Michelin-starred restaurants, and full-service spas. Book early for Carnival or Biennale periods.
The Gritti Palace features original antiques and a Club del Doge restaurant sourcing from the Rialto Market. Hotel Cipriani, on Giudecca Island, has Venice's only outdoor pool and tennis courts. Danieli, a Four Seasons, offers rooftop lagoon views from Terrazza Danieli. Hotel Moresco blends 19th-century style with modern spa baths. Palazzo Venart houses the two-Michelin-starred Glam restaurant. For quieter locations, consider Palazzo Veneziano near S. Basilio or Ca' di Dio with its fitness center and garden.