Hotel Gritti Palace

Hotel Gritti Palace in Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy is the great monument to the Renaissance and has stood as it does today for over five hundred years. Overlooking the Grand Canal, with an incomparable view of Venice, Hotel Gritti Palace is one of the world's most celebrated hotels. The city is steeped in history, architecture and art dating from the Byzantine Empire - a series of islands connected by bridges and divided by canals of every size. Commissioned in 1525 as the residence of the Doge of Venice, Hotel Gritti Palace has welcomed kings and queens, prime ministers and presidents, and elite guests with its luxuriously appointed rooms and exceptional service.

Superb accommodations await guests here, where amenities are provided in an elegant and refined setting. Guest rooms and suites offer luxurious comfort in an atmosphere enhanced by antique furnishings and opulent decor. Come in winter for the decadent Carnivale, when all of the city dons a mask. Walk the streets or take a gondola down the canals, taking in the palaces, cathedrals and bridges that make this ancient city so beautiful. For the finest dining look no further than hotel's own Club Del Doge restaurant, with its sumptuous food and elegant atmosphere. In warmer months the restaurant moves outdoors to the Bellavista Terrace on the Grand Canal, facing the famous church of Santa Maria della Salute and offering a glimpse of St. Mark's. Become a true part of Venice, at Hotel Gritti Palace.