Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel, Venice

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel - A historic Grand Canal palazzo with a Michelin-starred restaurant and private garden

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel occupies a 16th-century Venetian palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal in Santa Croce, featuring a private waterfront garden with direct dock access. The property houses Glam restaurant, Venice's only two-Michelin-starred dining venue, serving contemporary interpretations of traditional lagoon cuisine under Chef Enrico Bartolini. Seventeen individually decorated rooms and suites blend historic architectural elements - including frescoed ceilings, Venetian terrazzo floors, and exposed wooden beams - with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, Etro toiletries, and satellite TV channels. Some accommodations offer Grand Canal views from private terraces, while the Open Plan Luxury Suite features gold-leaf ceilings and an onyx bathroom. Palazzo Venart provides private water taxi transfers and is located within a 10-minute walk of Rialto Bridge.

Pros

The only hotel in Venice with a two-Michelin-starred onsite restaurant (Glam)

Private garden with Grand Canal access and gondola docking

Individually designed rooms preserving 16th-century architectural details

Located in Santa Croce, less touristy than San Marco but within walking distance of major sights

Cons

Limited elevators in the historic building may require stair use

Some rooms face interior courtyards rather than the Grand Canal