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Venice luxury hotelsVenice has been charming wealthy visitors for many years, and the city boasts a good number of luxury hotels. There can be few better places to indulge yourself (or a loved one) with some five-star treatment. If you're going to splash out, Venice is the place to do it, and you might as well splash out in style. Arrive in a water taxi along the Grand Canal, sleep in a luxurious four-poster bed in a fourteenth-century palace, dine on a terrace where illustrious historical figures have feasted ... . Some of Venice's five-star hotels have been grand hotels for a very long time, and they are proud of their history. Occasionally it may feel as though they are trading on this rather too much: if you prefer a thoroughly modern approach to comfort and style, you could try one of the newer options where luxury is combined with a more contemporary approach. You should be able to expect international slickness at these hotels, with only the occasionally Italian faltering (issues with internet access, for example). Rather curiously, the smart hotels in Venice often quote prices for the room only, leaving breakfast as a very expensive extra (check when booking). Mini-bars and room-service are also very expensive. Our general page about hotels in Italy gives more information of what to expect; even at five-star level guests from the New World tend to find rooms small and gloomy (typical of historic urban buildings such as those in Venice). Read other guests' reviews to see if you will be happy paying the high prices of these properties. If none of this selection suit you, consider looking at hotels with a lower star rating. Some of Venice's four-stars are extremely comfortable, and among the town's three- and four-star hotels you'll find some very special smaller places to stay, with lots of character and charm. > Where to stay in Venice 
Ca' Maria AdeleRomantic, intimate, stylish and very special, this boutique design hotel has just twelve rooms and is situated in a lovely spot by the Salute Church and the Grand Canal. I stayed here and thought it was just about the best - and most luxurious - hotel I've visited.
Luna Hotel Baglioni *****Its exterior is uninspiring but the Luna Baglioni is near the top of our list because of the good reviews it receives from past guests. It's very close to the Grand Canal, St. Mark's, Harry's Bar and some of Venice's most expensive designer clothes stores. Ideal for a smart break in the tourist heart of Venice; the hotel can be your luxurious retreat from the hubbub of the lanes and waterways. The hotel has a private jetty for arrivals by water taxi; it's also very close to the Vallaresso (San Marco) waterbus stop.
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Hotel Bauer il Palazzo *****This is probably the one we'd choose, for its combination of attractive features: a Grand Canal location with views and a waterside terrace, old-fashioned luxury, a historic setting, compact size and favourable reviews. > More information / make a booking
Hotel Bauer *****Set 'inland' behind its sister hotel (see above), the larger Bauer lacks the Grand Canal views of the Palazzo, but it does have a panoramic breakfast terrace. Past guests praise the friendly helpfulness of staff.
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Hotel Danieli *****The Danieli is one of the most famous luxury hotels in Venice. Built in the fourteenth century, the palazzo belonged to the family of the remarkable doge, Enrico Dandolo. It's been a hotel since 1822, and sits overlooking the lagoon past the end of the Grand Canal, opposite the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The hotel seems to have rather more poor reviews than most, with complaints of tired furnishings and noise. One negative point is the crowded Riva degli Schiavoni outside; Venice's busiest stretch of pavement. Another is the hotel's modern annexe, which doesn't have the same character as the grand main building.
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Gritti Palace *****This may be the most famous hotel in Venice; a real landmark. I asked a Venetian friend which of his town's hotels he would choose to stay in and he didn't hesitate: "the Gritti". According to Ernest Hemingway,'the best hotel in a city of great hotels' - although that was some time ago. Another palace that once belonged to a doge, the Gritti Palace is an elegant five-star luxury hotel on the Grand Canal. Some rooms are right above the Grand Canal; views can also be enjoyed from the waterside terrace. > More information / make a booking
Ca' Sagredo *****A new luxury hotel in a historic building with a terrace over the water for classy dining. The only drawback is the proximity to the landing stage of the Ca' d'Oro vaporetto stop, which could disturb your romantic meal.
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Hotel dei Dogi *****In an out-of-the-way spot in Cannaregio, the hotel has a pretty entrance on a small and picturesque canal, and a lovely large garden which extends to the lagoon shore behind. The hotel runs a boat shuttle around to the St. Mark's area, but really this hotel is ideal for guests who enjoy the peace of Venice's backwaters, and exploring hidden corners on foot.
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San Clemente Palace *****
Offering a very different experience to Venice's other deluxe hotels, the San Clemente Palace is actually on its own island in the Venetian lagoon. Previously the island housed a monastery and then a lunatic asylum, which may add a piquant note to your luxury stay. There is more space and there are more 'resort' facilities than in Venice's city hotels, with a swimming pool, gardens, spa and sports facilities. The hotel's boat service takes guests to and from Venice, ten minutes away.
Westin Excelsior *****The Westin Excelsior is on the Lido, between the Venetian lagoon and the Adriatic sea. The building is grand and fantastical; overlooking the sea in fake Moorish-Venetian splendour. It's located right next to the headquarters of the Venice Film Festival and hosts many glamorous guests and events during the festival at the end of August/beginning of September. There's a boat shuttle to Venice. As befitting an old-fashioned grand sea-bathing establishment, the Excelsior closes for the winter (October-April).
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Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa *****This new and ambitious Bauer hotel is located on the Giudecca, a residential island over the water from the main part of Venice. It's based in a historic convent with good views of Venice (looking in the opposite direction from the traditional views). A boat shuttle delivers you to their other establishments (see above).
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